Train & compete internationally
How it works:
International experience for amateur riders:
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The Global Amateur Tour was created to offer amateur riders the opportunity to experience all the excitement, adrenaline and professionalism of training and competing internationally, without the need to take your own horse.
About the events: ​
GAT Training: The training tours (like France and Germany) do not typically involve an official show and are more geared up to focus on daily training with elite coaches, which often also involves riding different horses over the week, as well as informative seminars, physical and mental preparation for the riders, fantastic sightseeing opportunities and the chance to spectate at a major international show like CHIO Aachen. These training tours are available for all ages and levels.
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GAT Competition: The GAT competition tours like Brazil and Mexico generally run in conjunction with a CSI International show and require a minimum level of 1.10m, sometimes 1.20m plus if it is a 5 star show like the São Paulo 5*. These events typically involve several days trialing and getting to know your horse then several days competing with some downtime in between to sightsee and explore these amazing destinations!
Invitational Only:​
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​In order to be able to to compete in one of the GAT competition tours you need the following:
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an invitation from the Global Amateur Tour
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be a member of your National Equestrian federation
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obtain a letter of good standing from your federation.
Training tours do not require you to be a member of your Federation or have a letter of good standing.
To receive an invitation please send your application by filling in the application form below.
Ride a local horse:​
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To strengthen the bond between the international amateur community, you will train and compete local horses provided by an owner from the hosting country. The Global Amateur team does their very best to ensure quality control of every horse provided for these events.
Requirements:
Competition Tours
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Amateur Rider (you do not compete higher than 1.40m)
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Riding at Level: 1.10 m - 1.40 m
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Minimum age: See each event
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Send us your application with a brief description of your showjumping experience, as well as one video from competition
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Training Tours
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Minimum age: All ages welcome
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Riding Level: All levels welcome
While all ages are welcome those under 18 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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To Apply
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You will need to complete an application form for the tour of your choice with a brief description of your riding experience, as well as uploading/sending a video from training or competition.
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