International Training
This 23-month international training course is intended for riders whose plan is to become a professional in the horse industry, specializing in ethological riding and young horses.
Prerequisites
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have Gallop 6
- Hold PSC 1
- Have the B license
Training content
For its international training, La Cense has chosen the path to excellence by offering a unique program: in 23 months, you prepare 4 diplomas (AE, BPJEPS, BFE EE 1 and 2):
- Horse Riding Instructor (AE)
The Horse Riding Instructor allows you to initiate equestrian activities under the educational authority of a holder of a Level IV diploma or higher in equestrian activities.
- Professional Certificate in Youth, Popular Education and Sport (BPJEPS)
This State Diploma gives the right to teach horse riding for remuneration.
- Federal Certificate of Ethological Horse Riding Supervision level 1 (BFE EE 1)
This federal certificate validates your skills as a teacher in ethological horse riding, on foot, and allows you to pass on and validate ethological knowledge 1 and 2 to your students.
- Federal Certificate of Ethological Horse Riding Supervision level 2
This federal certificate validates your skills as a teacher in ethological riding, on foot and on horseback, and allows you to pass on and validate ethological knowledge 3 to 5 to your students.
In immersion in the world of horses, in the heart of La Cense, you follow intensive horse riding practice, online theoretical courses, advanced training in pedagogy and teaching of the La Cense method.
At the end of the course, after having obtained all the diplomas, you leave 2,5 months in Montana (Dillon, MT, USA). You live at the heart of the American horse world, you specialize in the education of young horses, you practice Horsemen's English and discover another culture.
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Pratical information
1st YEAR
September to July
AE and BFE EE I preparation.
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at La Cense.
Wednesday and school holidays (every other week) in the tutor center.
Saturday and Sunday at the equestrian activities of Barn Hotel (every other weekend)
2th YEAR
September to mid-May
BPJEPS and BFE EE II preparation.
Tuesday to Friday at La Cense.
Saturdays and school holidays in the tutor center.
Mid-May to August
Specialization in cleaning in Montana (Dillon, MT, USA). .
The cost of the training is €2 upon registration (including €200 including the La Cense Method, a basic set and the La Cense uniform) then €782/month over 23 months.
This amount includes collective accommodation in France for the first year of training, and in Montana. This amount does not include transportation to Montana.
If you wish to have your training financed, please specify this at least 2 months before the start of the training. The La Cense team is at your disposal to support your efforts. View financing options. Apply to get a bourse.
The FLa Cense endowment fund offers candidates a scholarship to enter international training. Information and eligibility file on the endowment fund website.
The infrastructures of Haras de la Cense are accessible to people with disabilities. Contact Aimie Meron by telephone on 01 30 88 49 09 or by email formations@lacense.com in order to provide the necessary arrangements for the smooth running of the training.
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Aimie MERON
formations@lacense.com
01 30 88 49 09
Registration
To register online:
Registrations are open for the 2025 school year.
We welcome a maximum of 16 students per class.
Closing of registrations: 31th May 2025
23
MONTHS OF TRAINING
4
DIPLOMAS
99%
OBTAINING
93%
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AE (N°RNCP37414): Supervision diploma, under the responsibility of a state-certified teacher. Certifier: French Equestrian Federation / Certification due date: 27/03/2026
BPJEPS (N°RNCP28573)
Professional Certificate in Youth, Popular Education and Sport, sports educator specialty, mention of equestrian activities, option B: “technical in-depth training” / State horse riding teacher diploma. Certifier: Ministry of Sports and Olympic and Paralympic Games / Certification due date: 01/01/2025