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Ippodromo Ghirlandina

Corso Trot Modena
for children

Registration is open for the new Modena trotting course: theoretical-practical training for boys and girls between 16 and 20 years old

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Phase 1 of the course: the Theory

The trotting course in Modena, divided into 2 parts, begins with the theoretical phase and will cover the following topics:

  • Trotting Racing Regulations
  • Anti-Doping Regulations
  • Horse Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition
  • Training Methodologies
  • Farriery Principles
  • Harness and Chronometer

At the end, the aspiring students are subjected to a theoretical exam, consisting of an oral interview. Only those who have attended at least 90% of the total teaching hours are admitted to the exam.

An examining committee will be in charge of giving the approval to the students for the transition to the practical part.

Practical Phase

Phase 2 of the course: Practice

Students will be instructed in the acquisition of manual skills to carry out the necessary mastery in contact with horses in complete safety and awareness.

For outings on the slopes, students will receive:

  • Race Approved Helmet
  • Glasses
  • Bodice
  • Tracksuit
  • Tracksuit

At the end, the aspiring students are subjected to a practical exam, consisting of the management of the horse, cleaning, care and application of the harness, with a light trot on the track in complete autonomy.

Only those who have attended at least 95% of the total teaching hours are admitted to this exam.

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Trotting Course Modena: Requirements and conditions for admission

For the purposes of admission to the courses, applicants must:

  • be between 16 and 20 years old;
  • be in possession of a certificate of medical-sports fitness for competitive horse racing – valid for 12 months and renewable until the end of the expected period of “practice” – issued by the competent Health Authorities.

The course is structured in such a way as to guarantee access even to those who have never had previous experience.

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