AASE has been hugely successful in developing and preparing talented equestrian athletes who have a real chance of excelling in their sport.
The Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence is tailored around the equestrian Olympic disciplines ensuring that top equestrian athletes are starting on the right path to exceed and excel in their chosen career.
Apprenticeships are designed to enable people to develop their skills and gain a recognised qualification whilst being employed in the equestrian sector in England*. They are an educational programme aimed at individuals aged 16 years old and above. They are fully funded by the government for 16-18 year olds and 95% government-funded with a 5% employer contribution for those aged 19 and over. AASE is a level 3 advanced apprenticeship which is an equivalent to A-Level standard.
Applications are open to allow young talented riders to get the support they need to be the very best, by undertaking this unique programme. The Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence; Equestrian Athlete is proudly delivered by Haddon Training in direct partnership with British Eventing, British Dressage and British Showjumping
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“It helps to broaden your understanding of your chosen discipline to help you continue to grow as a rider and to develop your business as well. It covers everything that goes into being a show jump, dressage or event rider, or whoever you want to be”
Emily Seal – former AASE student
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You will be coached by world-class trainers such as Andrew Saywell, Heike Holstein and Charlie Hutton and in addition, you will have access to a range of skills including career planning, physical health, performance psychology, communication and managing the media. Click here for more information on the programme, from building your career to developing your technical and tactical skills.
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“AASE is a springboard to riders who aspire to perform at the top level by providing access to a range of vocational experts and training from internationally acclaimed coaches.”
Andrew Saywell, former international showjumper and coach on the AASE programme.
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