Competition Coach Training Cohort

Ontario Equestrian has created a mentoring and training opportunity for Competition Coach – English & Western candidates!

Meeting weekly for 8 weeks, Instructor and Competition coaches can now work through all of the training recommended to prepare for Instructor and Coach certification. Working together in a virtual environment, candidates will work together with experienced Master Coach Developers Helen Richardson and Danielle Yaghdjian.

Candidates can register for each of the training pieces separately to allow for completion of the training on a schedule that works for each individual. Taking the recommended courses in this order will make the learning process simpler for new candidates.

The cohort will kick off the training on November 20, 2024 and will work together until late January 29, 2025.  At the conclusion of the cohort, candidates may choose to continue training and work with a mentor or move forwards to book and complete an evaluation for certification.

Recommended Training Schedule

DateTime (ET)Notes$Register
Nov 20, 20246:00pm to 9:00pmIntroduction to Certification$49.95Link
Nov 27, 20246:00pm to 8:30pmEC NCCP Long-Term Equestrian Development$49.95Link
Dec 04, 20246:00pm to 8:30pmEC NCCP Plan an Equestrian Practice – Module 1$79.95Link
Dec 11, 20246:00pm to 8:30pmEC NCCP Plan an Equestrian Practice – Module 2 – EAP
Dec 18, 20246:00pm to 8:30pmEC NCCP Plan an Equestrian Practice – Module 3
Jan 15, 20256:00pm to 8:30pmAnalyze Beginner Equestrian Performance – Module 1$69.95Link
Jan 22, 20256:00pm to 8:30pmAnalyze Beginner Equestrian Performance – Module 2
Jan 29, 20256:00pm to 9:00pmPreparing for EC NCCP Evaluation$49.95Link
Training is highly recommended, but not required for certification.

Requirements for Certification

Applicants MUST have completed all requirements to be evaluated for certification.

Age (as of Jan 1, Current Year)18 years
Computer (if completing a video evaluation)Access to a computer or laptop (phones and tablets are not recommended) with high-speed internet, video camera, microphone, Microsoft Word or document editor and a gmail address for accessing google classroom
Equestrian Canada Coach StatusMinimum current EC Registered Coach Status
EC PrerequisitesCompleted English level 8, old English III, Pony Club B or Western level 4 and Intermediate Rider Basic Training
Learn to RideOwn or have access to Stable Management and Learn to Ride Manuals
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions online evaluationSuccessfully completed through CAC Locker
Understanding the Rule of Two eLearning moduleCompleted through CAC Locker
Access to a facility or environment for recording video (if completing a video evaluation)3 Riders, 3 school horses (you must teach a group) at Learn to Ride English Level 7-8 or Western level 4 – Intermediate Rider Basic Training and facility

If you have questions, contact coaching@ontarioequestrian.ca

Competition Coach Training Cohort