Welcome to Rookie Riders!

All participants must hold a current Equestrian Canada Coach Status.

Rookie Riders provides an opportunity for children to experience the joy of equestrian sport in a fun-filled program. The program curriculum is specifically designed to create an environment that promotes the development of physical literacy, with a specific emphasis on the fundamental movement skills applicable to all sports and a foundation of knowledge and skills to be able to ride a horse. The program is specifically designed to learn all the skills necessary to safely mount and dismount a horse before being introduced to a horse for the first time.

The curriculum includes options for delivering the program with and without a horse. It includes:

• Horse inspired activities and games to develop fundamental movement skills and knowledge about how to interact with and move safely around horses
• Ground-based skills that help develop strength, posture and body awareness, and specific movement skills to be able to safely mount and dismount a horse • A “barrel horse” where skills can be specifically taught and practiced
• An activity bank and sample lesson plan that helps students progress systematically from ground-based skills to mounted skills, to mounted skills on a horse.
• Watch the video: https://youtu.be/-XaPUI7CmlI

The instructor responsible for any Rookie Riders session must always be present, hold an Equestrian Canada Coach License and an active NCCP Certification (any sport), or be a qualified physical education teacher, in addition to having completed the Rookie Riders 1 instructor training.

For those wishing to assist Instructors with delivering the Rookie Riders Program, they must:

• Be 16 years of age or older
• Complete the Rookie Riders 1 Instructor Training
• Sign the Equestrian Canada Coaching Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics
• Have their Learn to Ride English Level 6 or Western Level 4 if offering a Rookie Riders program that includes riding.

Evaluation for the EC/NCCP English Instructor or English Competition Coach Certification (flat only or with Jump) Candidates must hold EC Registered Coach Status and have completed all prerequisites in order to sign up for the evaluation.   How to Register: NCCP English Instructor - flat  https://campus.equestrian.ca/catalog_classroom_detail.php?courseid=2637 NCCP English Instructor with Jump  https://campus.equestrian.ca/catalog_classroom_detail.php?courseid=2639 NCCP English Competition Coach - flat  https://campus.equestrian.ca/catalog_classroom_detail.php?courseid=3149 NCCP English Competition Coach with Jumping  https://campus.equestrian.ca/catalog_classroom_detail.php?courseid=3150 OR Click REGISTER HERE to take you to the MyEC homepage Once logged on to MyEC,…

This module will take place over four consecutive weeks.  April 8, 15, 22 & 29.  Participants must attend all sessions to receive credit. Please note that this course is scheduled for Ontario – Eastern Time.   The Design an Equestrian Sport Program teaches Competition Coaches how to design a basic sport program. Design an Equestrian Sport Program includes: Gathering the information to build your program Knowing and Analyzing your program Developing the Yearly Training, Competition & Recovery Plan Linking sport programs and practice sessions in this…

*The first ten members to register for this course (must attend for the entire day) will have their registration fees reimbursed, thanks to our sponsor, Acera Insurance!    This workshop is suitable for those preparing for an evaluation, and those wanting information, with an opportunity to view and practise the required skills. You will receive an overview of the Equestrian Canada Coach Status and requirements, the EC NCCP Instructor and Competition Coach Certifications and the training available to become certified. Workshop…

Welcome to Rookie Riders!

All participants must hold a current Equestrian Canada Coach Status.

Rookie Riders provides an opportunity for children to experience the joy of equestrian sport in a fun-filled program. The program curriculum is specifically designed to create an environment that promotes the development of physical literacy, with a specific emphasis on the fundamental movement skills applicable to all sports and a foundation of knowledge and skills to be able to ride a horse. The program is specifically designed to learn all the skills necessary to safely mount and dismount a horse, before being introduced to a horse for the first time.

The curriculum includes options for delivering the program with and without a horse. It includes:

• Horse inspired activities and games to develop fundamental movement skills and knowledge about how to interact with and move safely around horses
• Ground-based skills that help develop strength, posture and body awareness, and specific movement skills to be able to safely mount and dismount a horse • A “barrel horse” where skills can be specifically taught and practiced
• An activity bank and sample lesson plan that helps students progress systematically from ground-based skills to mounted skills, to mounted skills on a horse.
• Watch the video: https://youtu.be/-XaPUI7CmlI

The instructor responsible for any Rookie Riders session must always be present, hold an Equestrian Canada Coach License and an active NCCP Certification (any sport), or be a qualified physical education teacher, in addition to having completed the Rookie Riders 1 instructor training.

For those wishing to assist Instructors with delivering the Rookie Riders Program, they must:

• Be 14 years of age or older
• Complete the Rookie Riders 1 Instructor Training
• Sign the Equestrian Canada Coaching Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics
• Have their Learn to Ride English Level 6 or Western Level 4 if offering a Rookie Riders program that includes riding
• Hold a Registered Coach Status