Professional training with Equideo

“It takes more than one village to change the world” Linda Parelli

There Equideo professional training is aimed at professionals and future professionals in the equine world who wish to develop a solid, consistent and ethical expertise, while knowing how to pass it on, value it and live it to the fullest.

We offer two types of professional training:

1. Short intensive training courses (2 to 5 days)
2. The long equideo training

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Who is this for?

  • Adults, 18 years of age or older, officially established and professionally insured
  • Teacher, Equine Instructor and other supervisory qualifications
  • Coach
  • Professional rider
  • Groom, stable hand
  • Equine caregiver: Veterinarian, Osteopath, Farrier, Podiatrist, Equine Ergonomist, Massage Therapist, etc. 

Training locations

Short professional training courses can be organized anywhere in France.. Request by email the conditions for organizing a 2 to 5 day professional training course at your facility. 

The Equideo long-term training program takes place at the Equideo Education Center – Domaine de Malviès – 34310 Quarante – France

The Equideo Training Center features a classroom, a 60x20m arena that is drained, irrigated, and harrowed, an 18m lunge ring, paddocks and paddocks with high-quality wooden fencing and electrified lining, as well as an equestrian park with multiple workshops and facilities for training and equestrian activities across all disciplines. Trainees can also stay on-site by booking our gîte, which accommodates up to 6 people. 

The training program

This training program is based on a comprehensive vision of the profession:
Being competent with horses is not enough. A true professional knows teach, communicate, present his work And sharing one's values with accuracy and authenticity. This expertise is thus structured around 5 major complementary pillars, designed to build a sustainable and aligned professional activity.

1. The Happy Horse program – 10 fundamental modules

The core of the training rests on the Happy Horse program, structured in 10 modules. It aims to develop a nuanced understanding of the horse, its well-being, its learning and the human-horse relationship, while respecting its physical, emotional and cognitive needs.
These modules constitute the technical, ethical and practical basis of Equideo expertise.

2. The Art of Teaching

Knowing how to do something isn't enough: you also need to know how to do it. to transmit. This pillar enables you to be able to:

  • to use a pedagogy applied to the equestrian world (concentration, choice of words, visualization, design, practical simulations, personalized teaching, etc.),

  • to understand and use the human psychology necessary for good relationships, for building long-term trust with your students (reading, listening, understanding the unique individual, their expressions, their energy, their type of verbal and non-verbal language, anticipating difficult situations, etc.),

  • to be aware of yourself as a person (who you are as an individual, what you project, what your goals are, what students do you attract VS what students would you like to attract, etc.),

  • to listen and constantly adapt to one's audience, especially during group classes, workshops, and demonstrations

  • develop your own personal expertise and what makes each unique teacher.

The goal is to train professionals capable of teaching with clarity, sensitivity and impact, while respecting both the horse and the human.

3. Marketing – Communicating about your area of expertise

This pillar allows one to learn to highlight its expertise, without betraying oneself.
It covers the basics of ethical marketing, authentic communication and professional positioning, in order to make its expertise visible, understandable and accessible to the right audience.

4. Selling your values and skills

Selling doesn't mean abandoning your principles. This pillar guides participants in the art of offering their services effectively, teaching you how to:

  • to showcase your skills,

  • transmit your values,

  • build a relationship of trust with your clients,

  • build an economically viable business that is aligned with your values, skills and the quality of your services.

5. The art of presentation

Finally, the training develops the ability to to present one's work with ease and coherence, whether through:

  • courses,

  • internships,

  • demonstrations,

  • conferences,

  • or any other professional format.

This pillar aims to strengthen your presence, your connected and engaging posture with your audience, the clarity of your message and the effective impact of sharing your expertise with professionalism and credibility.

To enroll in the Professional Long-Term Training program, you must first have completed the first three modules of the Happy Horse Fundamentals program. These are included in the Equideo Complete Package subscription. Then, send your application to join the training by email to contact@equideo.fr. You will receive an information form to return to us. The next long-term training program begins on September 1, 2026. 

The next Professional Training course in two-day workshop format will take place at Domaine de Chéchigné in Doué en Anjou on April 27 and 28, 2026.

What the professionals say

«"Treat yourself to a high-fashion conversation with your horse"» 

Sarah Fricoteaux

Sarah Fricoteaux is a qualified instructor (Happy Horse Grade 3 Instructor in 2020, BPJEPS in 2018, Osteopath DO specializing in posture and sport in 2010, University Diploma in Sports Traumatology in 2009) with a diverse background in equestrian disciplines and the people she has met, from whom she draws her teaching expertise. Her specialty is connecting fundamental training principles to your specific equestrian needs or your relationship with your horse.

Sarah has a remarkable ability to assess your current level and will work with you to create a personalized training program, enabling you to achieve your goals independently with your horse. She will guide you in developing your own skills to become even better with your horse and accomplish things you never thought possible. All your theory lessons, the program itself, and the practical exercises are included in the Equideo online training course. 

Sarah's passion is to make you an expert in reading and communicating with your horse, as well as with your students or clients. Save time, increase efficiency, and improve your safety. Flourish personally and professionally with an innovative program that is constantly evolving and improving. Let's build the future of the equine industry together!

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