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Ontario Equestrian is excited to bring a mentoring and certification opportunity to Instructor – English & Western candidates this winter!
Using a cohort working together in a virtual environment, candidates in the group will work together with experienced Coach Developers Kim Woolley and Andrea Veldhuyzen through the training and certification process. The cohort will kick off the training and mentoring process on January 17, 2023 and will work together until early May 2023.
Requirements
| Equestrian Canada Coach Status | Current EC Registered Coach Status |
| Learn to Ride | Completed English level 6, old English II, Pony Club C2 or Western level 4 Own or have access to Stable Management and Learn to Ride Manuals |
| Computer | Access to high-speed internet, video camera, microphone, Microsoft Word or document editor |
| NCCP Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation | Successfully completed through CAC |
| Understanding the Rule of Two eLearning module | Completed through CAC |
| Access to a facility | Riders, school horses and facility |
Only 12 spots available. Selected applicants will be charged a registration fee of $500.00 +HST.
Schedule
| Week | Date | Time (ET) | Meeting | Notes |
| Week 1 | January 17, 2023 | 7:00pm to 8:30pm | Meeting #1 | Introduction/Guidelines |
| Week 2 | January 24, 2023 | 7:00pm to 8:30pm | Meeting #2 | Training Overview |
| Week 3 | January 31, 2023 | 7:00pm to 9:30pm | Meeting #3 | EC NCCP Long-Term Equestrian Development |
| Week 3 | February 2, 2023 | 7:00pm to 9:30pm | Meeting #4 | EC NCCP Plan an Equestrian Practice – EAP |
| Week 4 | February 7, 2023 | 7:00pm to 9:30pm | Meeting #5 | EC NCCP Plan an Equestrian Practice – Module 1 |
| Week 4 | February 9, 2023 | 7:00pm to 9:30pm | Meeting #6 | EC NCCP Plan an Equestrian Practice – Module 3 |
| Week 5 | February 14, 2023 | 7:00pm to 9:30pm | Meeting #7 | Lesson Plan Prep – Assign Topic |
| Week 6 | February 21, 2023 | 7:00pm to 8:30pm | Meeting #8 | Lesson Plan Review |
| Week 7 | February 28, 2023 | 7:00pm to 8:30pm | Meeting #9 | Instructor Written Test Review |
| Week 8 | March 7, 2023 | 7:00pm to 8:30pm | Meeting #10 | Instructor Written Test |
| Week 9 | March 14, 2023 | 7:00pm to 8:30pm | Meeting #11 | Practical Evaluation Review |
| Week 10 | March 21, 2023 | 7:00pm to 8:30pm | Meeting #12 | Unmounted Lesson Review |
| Week 11 | March 28, 2023 | 7:00pm to 8:30pm | Meeting #13 | Mounted Lesson Review |
| Week 12 | April 4, 2023 | 7:00pm to 8:30pm | Meeting #14 | Lunge Lesson Review |
| Week 13 | May 02, 2023 | 7:00pm to 8:30pm | Meeting #15 | Cohort Wrap Up |
Click here to apply
The deadline for applications for this cohort is January 02, 2023.
