Donkey riding course

Weekly

Valid as training donkey mounted 2nd level. M.

Upcoming courses 2019:

30 September - 04 October

TO REGISTER, FILL IN THE FOLLOWING FORM AND SEND AN EMAIL IN THE CONTACTS SECTION

The course lasts 30 hours divided into 5 days (from Monday to Friday), consists of a theoretical part and a practical part where you will learn the correct handling of the donkey in the saddle, the training and ethological training of which he needs to prepare to be ridden, how to handle more demanding situations, as well as the most suitable equipment.

The lesson time is from 9 to 12 and from 15 to 18, half a day will be dedicated to the theoretical part and half to the practical part with variations depending on the season, one day will be dedicated to a mounted excursion, where participants will have to put basically what we have learned in the field.

Physical preparation of the donkey

- ideal characteristics of the saddle donkey

- how to recognize if the donkey is ready to be mounted

- training and taming of the donkey to the mount

- learn and prevent problems due to unsuitable equipment or incorrect training

Donkey education

- basic notions of horse riding

- manage the donkey in difficult situations

- how to train it

Organization

- suitable equipment

- read about it

- first aid

The course is held by Lisa Mabilia, 2nd level country riding technician released by a primary sports promotion body recognized by CONI, instructor, trainer and equestrian guide and donkey technician with experience in dairy donkey farms, riding clubs and president of the 'asd Asino Felice.

The courses are for a maximum of 6 people to keep the quality of the course high.

The course is part of the 32 training hours for participation in the exams for the Mounted Donkey Technician patent.

COSTS

Registration and insurance cost 15 euros + 35 euros for the reimbursement of expenses for the training material of the course.

The cost of the 5-day internship is 450 euros, at the end of the course a certificate of participation will be issued. For those wishing to practice more, it can stay for other weeks.

It will be possible to have lunch and dinner in the bars, pizzerias and trattorias in the area and sleep at the various B & Bs in the area at low cost.

The costs of the B&B vary from 30 euros for a single room to 50 euros for a double room. See section " link "

TO REGISTER, FILL IN THE FOLLOWING FORM AND SEND AN EMAIL IN THE CONTACTS SECTION