Westphalian Riding School - Dressage-Connection

German ‘Trainer’ Certification Now Possible in English

Muenster, GER - - - From September 8-25, Germany welcomed a total of 12 pre-slected foreign trainers hailing from the U.S., Canada, Australia and Norway to take part in in the Trainer C course and exam. Following the instensive training period, 11 trainers successfully completed the rigorous two-day-long riding, teaching and theoritical examinations. Trainer C certification is internationally recognized by the FEI as a Level I , the first of three levels.

Held at the prestigious Westphalian Riding School, the trainer aspirants received theorical and practical training from Martin Plewa (Reit Meister and former German team coach), Lina Beutin (Pferdewirtschafsmeister) and guest trainer, Dave Thind (Trainer A and biomechanics specialist). The exams were conducted by a judging panel from the German FN.

True to the German system which includes a multi disciplanry appraoch to horse and rider training, the trainers received instruction in jumping, dressage and cross country. Even up to the Meister level, German trainers are required to demonstrate excellence in three disciplines, regardless of what they may choose to specilaize in.

Envisioned and organized by Linda Christie, President of International Equestrian Connections, this new program opens the doors to Germany’s proven and extremely well respected trainer education programs. Until now, learning fluent German prior to having access to the course was mandatory.

“It has been my mission to bring good equestrian education to English speaking countries, especially my home Country of America, and I'm delighted that this opportunity is finally available,” stated a delighted Christie.

In addition to the exceptional educational opportunities, those enrolled took part in numerous field trips ranging from visits to the Bundeschampionat, several tack shops, the famed stallion parade at the Westphalian State Stud – German Riding School , and a visit to the stables of Ingrid Klimke.

Christie is already planning next year’s course and other English language educational opportunities in Germany.

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