My education

“Bereiter FN” refers to a qualified and certified equestrian professional in Germany, specifically one recognized by the German Equestrian Federation (FN). This certification signifies a high level of expertise in horse training, riding instruction, and stable management.

Throughout the program students partake in educational classes such as business management, anatomy, nutrition, biomechanics, veterinary practices, genetics, client care, with a focus on the chosen major. Alongside classes students are working in the chosen facility daily, sometimes up to 20 hours a day.

At the end of the program students undergo an examination process in front of a board of certified committee members at FN headquarters in Warendorf, Germany. The exams occur over a two-week period where students are assigned multiple horses and required to care for them, maintain the stable, feed, analyze conformation and current state of condition, and present a hypothetical training plan for each assigned horse. Over the course of this two-week period the students will ride assigned horses daily, and receive last minute coaching and guidance on the testing process from an approved specialist.

The final examination includes a written theory exam, where students are assigned multiple questions at random from a series of coursework given throughout the years. The questions can be pertaining to anything in the equine field and usually include questions regarding health, veterinary care, management, and an emergency scenario.

Throughout the apprenticeship program students must also keep daily, weekly, and monthly records of all experiences, horses ridden, competitions completed, etc. Students are required to compete in a minimum of 3 dressage and 3 jumping competitions to complete the degree. After completion of exams with sufficient scoring students hold the “Bereiter FN” title and receive a degree as an Equine specialist in classical riding, classical training of horse and rider.