Courses


Additional Information
What you should know before your arrival:

  1. The following books are suggested to help you prepare for your exam.
    Reading List:
    • Basis pass:
      The Principles of Riding (book 1)
      Horse Management (book 4)
    • Small Bronze Performance Medal:
      The Principles of Riding (book 1)
      Horse Management (book 4)
      Lungeing (book 6)
    • Large Bronze Performance Medal:
      The Principles of Riding (book 1)
      Horse Management (book 4)
      Lungeing (book 6)
    • Trainer C Program:
      The Principles of Riding (book 1)
      Horse Management (book 4)
      Lungeing (book 6)
    • Trainer B Program:
      Advanced Techniques (book 2)
      Horse Management (book 4)
    • Trainer A Program:
      Advanced Techniques (book 2)
      Horse Management (book 4)
    • Trainer A - Continuing Education:
      Advanced Techniques (book 2)
      Horse Management (book 4)

    We also recommend these additional books:
    Balance in Movement by Suzane von Dietze
    III Exercises for Riding by Karin Lührs Kunert

  2. Accommodations and Meals:
    • Assistance in booking accommodations and airport pick-ups and drop offs are included in the registration fee.
    • Room and meals are not included in the cost of the course.
  3. What to Bring:
    • Seasonal everyday work clothes to wear while working in the barn
    • Hard soled shoes or boots for working in the barn and around the horses
    • Riding clothes: Riding breeches, riding boots, spurs, gloves, and an approved hard hat
    • Eventing vest - if you have one. The school has a limited number of vests that may be used by course participants
    • Casual clothes to wear in the evening
    • Germany has seasons similar to the Northeast corner of the U.S. It sometimes rains as much as in England so please prepare accordingly.
    • All riders planning to take the Performance Medal exam or a Trainer Certification Program will be required to wear show clothes on exam day.