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March 2024
Ontario Equestrian English Instructor Evaluation Day Preparation Clinic (in-person)
Do you want more preparation for your upcoming evaluation to become a certified English Instructor ? This clinic is a great opportunity for those wishing to become certified and for current English Instructors and Coaches to train as Mentors. When you have completed the prerequisites for your instructor certification and as a final preparation for your evaluation day, consider attending this clinic. The clinic will simulate aspects of the evaluation day certification process. The day starts with an overview of…
Find out more »Rookie Riders Instructor Training Combined
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.
EC NCCP Plan an Equestrian Practice (online)
This course will take place on three days: March 2, 9 & 16 Participants must attend all sessions to receive credit. Plan an Equestrian Practice helps coaches develop the skills needed to plan a practice (lesson) that meets the standard of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and to develop an Emergency Action Plan. This module prepares coaches to plan safe and effective lessons. The Equestrian Canada NCCP Plan an Equestrian Practice module will prepare you to: Explain the importance of logistics in…
Find out more »EC NCCP Plan an Equestrian Practice (online)
This course will take place on three days: March 2, 9 & 16 Participants must attend all sessions to receive credit. Plan an Equestrian Practice helps coaches develop the skills needed to plan a practice (lesson) that meets the standard of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and to develop an Emergency Action Plan. This module prepares coaches to plan safe and effective lessons. The Equestrian Canada NCCP Plan an Equestrian Practice module will prepare you to: Explain the importance of logistics in…
Find out more »EC Learn To – English Rider Level 1-6 Evaluator Training
The Equestrian Canada (EC), English Learn to Ride programs begin for junior and senior riders, at Rider Level 1 introducing the basics of horsemanship and rider skills from the first experience to Rider Level 10. The Learn to Ride program is designed to be guided by a Certified and Licensed Instructor or Coach, to ensure that the concepts are clearly understood before the rider progresses to more challenging levels. The program provides an opportunity for riders to progress, demonstrating their skills through a series of increasingly complex written tests, interviews, and under-saddle jump and flat tests. Upon completing this training Licensed and NCCP Certified Instructors and Coaches will be eligible to evaluate for Learn to Ride up to and including level 6. Evaluators will be provided with all the necessary tools and information to begin testing.
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Find out more »EC Jumping Officials Education Program Jumper Judge Virtual Clinic
EC Jumping Officials Education Program Jumper Judge Virtual Clinic March 23, 2024 Successful completion of this virtual clinic is required as part of the Jumper Judges maintenance and promotion requirements. Attendees must participate in the virtual clinic in its entirety and achieve a passing score on the exam to receive clinic credit. The deadline to register online for the clinic is March 15, 2024. Clinician Courtney Anderson, FEI level 3 judge Participant Profile Open to EC Licensed Senior and recorded Jumper Judges…
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EC Jumping Officials Education Program Hunter Judge Virtual Clinic
This course runs over three consecutive weeks, April 3, 10, 17, 2024 Successful completion of this virtual clinic is required as part of the Hunter Judges maintenance and promotion requirements. Attendees must participate in the virtual clinic in its entirety and achieve a passing score on the exam to receive clinic credit. The deadline to register online for the clinic is March 20, 2024. Clinician Gail Prest, EC Senior Hunter Judge, EC Senior Jumper Judge Participant Profile Open to EC Licensed…
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