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Equestrian training and activities

We offer structured equestrian activities designed to guide riders, enthusiasts, and horse owners through clear and progressive training paths, built around method, consistency, and daily work with the horse.

Our work is shaped by constant attention to safety, horse welfare, and the quality of training, with activities suitable both for those taking their first steps in horse riding and for riders who wish to develop their skills further within a professional environment.

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Our way of working with horses

We believe in an approach to horse riding built on method, gradual progression, and respect for the horse.

Every activity is planned with constant attention to safety, the quality of daily work, and the well-being of the horse, avoiding shortcuts and improvisation.

Our way of working guides both people and horses through clear and progressive paths, within a professional and well-controlled environment, where learning develops step by step.

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Structured training paths

Activities organised across different levels, with specific paths designed both for those seeking gradual development and for riders with competitive objectives.

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Qualified instructors

All activities are supervised by instructors with solid technical and teaching experience, working within a professional environment focused on the quality of training.

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Nature and well-being

An experience immersed in nature, suitable also for those who prefer a calmer and more balanced pace, while building a correct and respectful relationship with the horse.

The centre’s reference discipline

REINING

Reining is at the core of our daily work and represents the discipline on which our training method is built.
Through reining, we develop control, precision, and clear communication between horse and rider, always with respect for the horse.

Our approach to reining follows a structured and progressive path, suitable also for riders approaching the discipline for the first time, within a professional and reassuring environment.

Training and development paths

We build reining training paths tailored to the level and objectives of each rider, focusing on:

  • the gradual learning of the fundamentals

  • work on position, balance, and control

  • constant guidance, without shortcuts or improvisation

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Structured competitive pathways

Reining competition pathways

Reining competition training is designed for riders who want to approach competition within a serious, structured, and horse-centred environment, built on daily work and long-term development.

At CEAS, riders are supported along progressive competition pathways, aimed at regional and national events, with technical preparation developed step by step and shared within a focused training environment, where riders grow both individually and as part of a group.

Training focus

  • technical preparation for competition

  • work on patterns and regulations

  • development of the horse–rider combination

  • ongoing support throughout the competitive season

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Technique, balance and progression

Show jumping

Show jumping is offered as a complementary training activity, designed to develop coordination, balance, and rider control within a safe and structured environment.

The activity is suitable both for riders approaching the discipline for the first time and for those who want to consolidate their technical foundations through gradual and well-paced progression.

Training focus

  • work on rider position and balance

  • technical progression over fences

  • constant attention to safety

  • training paths adapted to the rider’s level

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Work and preparation

Horse training

Horse training is focused entirely on the horse and is carried out with constant attention to learning times, physical balance, and mental well-being.

The training path is suitable for horses of different ages, whether already started or in a consolidation phase, and is developed in a gradual and individual way, based on the characteristics and needs of each horse.

Training focus

  • starting and consolidating basic training

  • development of fundamental responses

  • behavioural rebalancing where needed

  • targeted work based on the horse’s needs

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Early training phase

Colt starting

Colt starting is a delicate and fundamental phase in a horse’s development and is approached with a gradual, technical, and respectful method, without forcing and with constant attention to the horse’s responses.

This training path is primarily intended for young horses and focuses on building correct foundations and a balanced attitude towards work, always respecting the horse’s individual temperament and learning pace.

Training focus

  • gradual introduction to work

  • first responses to aids and stimuli

  • respect for individual learning times

  • constant attention to safety and well-being

For further information about early horse training at CEAS.

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Experience and territory

Horse riding

We offer horse riding activities that allow people to experience the Salento area in a calm and authentic way, just a short distance from the coast and the Torre Guaceto nature reserve.

Riders approaching horse riding for the first time are always accompanied by an instructor, with carefully selected horses and routes suited to their level, ensuring a safe and controlled environment.

Key features

  • guided routes through the surrounding area

  • constant supervision by an instructor

  • horses suitable also for beginners

  • continuous attention to safety

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Activities for younger riders

Pony Games

Pony Games are offered as a play-based educational activity for children from the age of 4, designed to introduce them to horses in a gradual and relaxed way.

Activities take place in a safe and well-organised environment, with the constant presence of qualified instructors, ensuring both children’s safety and peace of mind for families.

Key features

  • activities suitable for children aged 4 and up

  • constant supervision by instructors

  • gradual and educational approach

  • safe and controlled environment

For parents looking for a safe and well-structured activity.

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Life at the centre

Projects and services

Alongside our core activities, we offer a range of complementary services and projects designed to support daily life at the centre and enrich the overall training environment, while maintaining the same professional approach and constant attention to horse welfare.

Horse livery

Care and accommodation for horses within a well-organised and functional facility, with covered boxes and outdoor paddocks, designed to ensure daily comfort, movement, and well-being.

The service also includes short-term livery, suitable for riders travelling with their own horse or trailer and needing a temporary stop during longer journeys or competition travel.

Educational projects

Educational activities designed for schools, groups, and associations, aimed at introducing children and young people to the world of horses in a guided, safe, and structured way.

Events

Organisation of events, themed days, and initiatives related to the equestrian world, held at the centre or in collaboration with local organisations in the Salento area.

For further information about services and ongoing projects.

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