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Equine Professional – Special Riding Styles Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Pferdewirt/in - Spezialreitweisen

The vocational training as an Equine Professional specializing in Special Riding Styles is a recognized three-year apprenticeship in agriculture. You will learn everything about the care, keeping, and training of horses, especially for specific riding styles such as Western riding, classical baroque riding, or gaited horse riding. The goal is to promote and train horses and riders in these disciplines.

What you do

  • Feeding, watering, and grooming horses
  • Cleaning and maintaining stables and paddocks
  • Training and breaking in horses according to specific riding styles
  • Instructing and advising riding students and horse owners
  • Monitoring the horses' health and taking action when necessary
  • Managing and ordering feed and stable inventory

Requirements

  • At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
  • Great passion for horses and animal welfare
  • Good physical fitness and resilience
  • Willingness to work outdoors and on weekends
  • Sense of responsibility and reliability
  • Good German language skills (B2 level recommended)
  • Initial experience with horses (e.g., through internships) is an advantage

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training to become a Master Equine Professional (Pferdewirtschaftsmeister/in)
  2. 2Specialization in specific riding styles or horse breeds
  3. 3Self-employment with your own riding stable or training facility
  4. 4Positions in stud farms, riding schools, or horse boarding facilities

Open positions

There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Equine Professional – Special Riding Styles Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 850 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Equine Professional – Special Riding Styles Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Equine Professional – Special Riding Styles Ausbildung?

At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss); Great passion for horses and animal welfare; Good physical fitness and resilience; Willingness to work outdoors and on weekends.

Where can I find open Equine Professional – Special Riding Styles Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Equine Professional – Special Riding Styles

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.