Coaches in Ontario have a variety of options for education, including working with mentors in cohorts, online training, in-person education and training through our provincial and national coaching partners.

The EC Coach Status program is part of a collective commitment to safety for human and equine athletes and excellence in instruction and coaching, setting standards for earning and maintaining coaching designations to help protect athletes, coaches, and our industry.

Instructors and Coaches are required to engage in lifelong learning and sharing within the coaching community, and engage in professional development programs to maintain their active status with the NCCP and Equestrian Canada.

Find out what different Coach certifications Ontario Equestrian offers and which athletes each certification coaches.

Understand the requirements for athletes on the field of play at all levels of competition.