How to become a professional rider in Germany

The apprentice system is the first step toward a career as a professional rider

I'm happy to say that an article I wrote detailing the steps to become a professional rider in Germany was published in the June 2025 issue of the ESDCTA newsletter! The process is unlike anything that's available in the US, and the federally-run structured training program is the key to Germany's ability to consistently produce outstanding horses and riders. Read my article here.

German rider training blog.pdf

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