The donkey trekking technician is qualified to:

• open your own center or give ownership to a center

• carry out playful and recreational activities with children and adults

• accompany from the ground on a trekking ride up to 3 days

• participate in events

• carry out baptism of the saddle

and, in order to maintain operations:

• must be in good standing with ASC renewals

• participate in the biennial updates

To obtain the patent it is necessary:

1) Participate in the 32 hours of training on donkey trekking

2) Pass the test to pass the course where the Someggiato Trekking Qualification will be issued ", this allows you to register for the national exams to obtain the Someggiato Trekking Technician Patent

This qualification certifies:

• Membership of a Club / ASD;

• The participation of the owner in an advanced course of at least 60 hours;

• have carried out at least 1 trek of at least 2 days;

• Knowledge of the minimum safety criteria;

• The ability to be able to face natural difficulties with confidence;

• The ability to be able to independently manage their donkey during Trekking;

• A theoretical knowledge rooted in hippology and equestrian technique;

• Eligibility for Sporting Events

For the release it is required:

• the medical certificate of healthy and robust constitution for Equestrian Activities;

• tetanus vaccination certification;

• having attended a theoretical / practical course of at least 60 hours.

• Having done at least a two-day donkey trek

3) Register for the national exams organized by the sports organization which will be organized once / twice a year.

To access the exams you need:

• be over 18 years old;

• be duly registered for the current year;

• have the certification of donkey donkey technician (1st level)

• having had 32 hours of training on the management of the donkey from the ground in donkey trekking

• have done at least one two-day donkey trek

• to be in possession of the "someggiato trekking qualification";

• have no criminal charges.

4) Pass the exam

Exams for technical managers take place before a national commission and consist of 3 checks:

1. Written test with free answers

2. Oral examination lasting 32/45 minutes

3. Practice check with the donkey

The result will be communicated at the end of the exam session. If the result is positive, the official Technical Framework diploma will be sent once signed by the sports organization.