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Europäische Pferde Akademie
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Hamburg-Düsseldorf-Baden Baden Our Philosophy : Every Kind of Riding, Violence-free, Focus on horses The European Horse Academy (EPA) offers an educational program in equine communication and training which is unique in the world. The one-year program is practice-orientated and based on modern, ethological, and scientifically correct methods. The European Horse Academy is a private academy which considers itself an educational institution for the new and continued development of well-founded knowledge in equine training. In cooperation with international specialists, and equine experts, it is the goal of this academy to advance and develop the current knowledge in the horse industry and to do so through a healthy transfer between theoretical and practical applications. We combine the extensive wisdom of traditional german horse training and keeping with the most up-to-date scientific, ethological, and medical knowledge and offer all study-materials and lessons in english language. An interdisciplinary team comprised of well-known equine specialists from various fields is in the process of creating a new era in the education of horse experts. (ie Dr. med.vet G. Heuschman, Mike Geitner/Dual-Training and many more) After one year, graduates leave the academy as experts who will find employment in all areas of the horse industry all around the world as “Professional Horsetrainer EPA” or “Professional Horsemanager EPA”. If you are interested in the program of the European Horse Academy and learn more about it, please do not hesitate to contact us via study@europeanhorseacademy.com The European Horse Academy at a Glance We are... • a private academy • located near 2 big cities of germany: Hamburg and Baden Baden • every location (stable) is in a scenic and naturally beautiful region • financed solely through tuition • specialized in training a competent new generation of horse experts • determined to select our students based on their academic achievement, dedication, willingness to learn and motivation. We offer... • a one year study program with a clear curriculum and efficient academic organization • an equilibrium between theoretical (50%) and practical (50%) education • focused and efficient studies via teamwork and small groups • an efficient focus on practice through guided practice phases • the most technologically advanced learning methods through video analysis • qualified international lecturers from clinics, unions, training stables, stud farms, and sports • learning through teamwork including outside of the classroom • learning through taking responsibility for humans as well as horses • small groups of students (only 10 per location!) We have... • excellent competency by concentrating on only one course of study • an interdisciplinary curriculum with experienced trainers such as Dr.med.vet. G. Heuschamnn, Mike Geitner (www.Michaelgeitner.de) and many more • cooperation with several studfarms, foreign unions and other human organisations • a special course to learn about ability to work in teams, endurance, and efficient organization skills • an emphasis on developing and optimizing personal behavior through interaction with horses • lots of fun developing equine competency through our students Curriculum Students will receive a definitive course catalogue after they enroll at the academy. (We reserve the right to change this list): Horse Training & Instruction • Fundamentals • Double longlining • Loading a horse • Dual-Training (C by M. Geitner) • Longline-Training Equine Science • Communication and Body Language • General Behavioral Science • Ethology • Leadership • Horsepsychology • Motivation • Theories and Methods of Learning Veterinary Medicine/ Alternative Therapy • Skeletal & Muscular System • Internal Medicine • Central Nervous System • Infectious Diseases • Sports Medicine • Health Management/ Prophylaxis • Physical Medicine • Alternative Fundamentals Reproduction (only for Professional Horsemanager EPA) • Reproductive System • Foalkeeping and Handling • Foalfeeding • Foal Health Management • Practice at the Stud Farm • Horse Breeding Stablemanagement and Feeding • Feeding and Nutrition • Feeding I • Feeding II • Specials: Stud and Foal, Sporthorse Business Management and Law • Economic Private Law • Animal Law Farm-Management • Fundamentals • Advertising • Facility Management • Business Management Riding (only for the Professional Horsetrainer EPA) • Riding • Handling the remedial horse • Correction Hoofmanagement • Hoofanalyses • Hoofmanagement I • Hoofmanagement II Handling the Problem-Horse • Training without violence • Analyses• Problemsolving • Therapie Equipment and Ethics • Saddle and bridle/fitting • Ethics Requirements for Acceptance The European Horse Academy is focused on a generation of young people thirsting for knowledge and willing to participate in an intense educational. We are looking for people whose commitment and personality show that they are ready to enroll in an intensive, demanding, and instructive program. To be accepted for enrollment, prospective students for the “Professional Horsetrainer EPA” must present an education commensurate with and equivalent to one of the following degrees: Proof of multi-year practical experience in working with horses or profession as professional dressagerider, or other in the same cathegory. Please do not be discouraged if you do not have any documented riding experience, which is not needed if you like to complete the “Professional Horsemanager EPA”. Simply let us know why you want to attend the academy and which goals you hope to accomplish by graduating from our program. The academy chooses its students through a differentiated selection process. Whether if or not acceptance requirements can be met by criteria other than those listed above will be decided on a case by case basis by the admissions officers. Entrance Exam As part of the personal interview process, we will administer an entrance exam which does not require any special preparation. We are primarily interested in learning more about the motivations, interests, and personal attitudes of our applicants. Documentation Your first written application to the academy should be made via the download application form found on this website. Please complete the form and return it to us along with a tabular curriculum vitae and a passport photo. If selected, you will receive a written invitation to an academy presentation as well as a personal interview with Kiki Kaltwasser. Application You can apply now for the next starts (every spring an autumn) Every year, the academy accepts only 10 students per location! Your first written application should be made via the application form found on this website. Please complete the form in clear writing and return it to us along with a tabular curriculum vitae and a passport photo. After we review your application, you may receive an invitation for a personal interview in Hamburg or Baden Baden. Please do not be discouraged if you do not have any documented riding experience, which is not needed if you like to complete the “Professional Horsemanager EPA”. Simply let us know why you want to attend the academy and which goals you hope to accomplish by graduating from our program. Please attach a passport photo and a tabular curriculum vitae to the application and return it to: European Horse Academy/Europäische Pferde Akademie Po Box 56 76471 Iffezheim Germany Study@EuropeanHorseAcademy.com |
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