Equestrian Canada Coaching and Instructor Certification in BC

Equestrian Canada Coaching and Instructor Certification in BC

English and Western Disciplines

September 2018

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The Benefits of Certification Obtaining certification is an important life-time achievement. As a certified Equestrian Canada Coach or Instructor, your clients and students will know that you have achieved the highest standards in Canada for equestrian coaching, and adhere to best-practices in coaching.

Equestrian Canada certified Coaches and Instructors enjoy many benefits that positively affect their coaching business and professional lives.

Reduced Coaching and Instructor Insurance fees International Recognition of Equestrian Canada Certification Promotion on the HCBC website and enhanced listings that gives more information about you to

prospective clients Use of Long Term Athlete Development principles (LTED) Full time or a Part time career Recognition by peers both locally and nationally Certification is transportable throughout Canada Proof of Professional Development, First aid and Criminal Record Search Coaches and Instructors are part of the Canadian Sport System through the NCCP Promotion of safe horsemanship practices Promotion of Horse Welfare Dedicated EC Coach section on the HCBC Forums Ability to use and test riders in the Equestrian Canada Rider Programs Ability to mentor other coach and instructor candidates

The EC coaching program is the only Canadian equestrian coaching and instructor certifying program also recognized internationally (FEI, IGEQ), and by Coaches of Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee. The EC coaching program is the nationally recognized certification program for equestrian coaches and instructors.

The Equestrian Canada / NCCP provides coaches and instructors with the tools necessary to make the equestrian experience safe and enjoyable for all equine and human participants, and to develop excellence in horsemanship. Developing equestrian athletes is a secondary result of good coaching and instruction over time.

As in any sport, athletic accomplishment, and teaching or coaching are separate skillsets. In equestrianism, horsemanship (ability to work with /train the horse) is a third area of competency. Being a good athlete or accomplished trainer does not necessarily give a coach/instructor the skills for being an effective teacher and coach. Equestrian Canada certification recognizes the coach/instructors' teaching and coaching skills as meeting professional, and internationally recognized standards for coaching practice.

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Currently Available EC/NCCP Certifications

The NCCP/CAC has recognized that coaches work in many different contexts, and certification programs have been developed to fit the different models.

How to Choose the Right Certificate

The level of certification that is right for you as a coach or instructor, depends on the context in which you do most of your teaching and coaching. If you would like to become a coach or instructor, you would choose the certificate appropriate to the context of the students you work with the most (ie: competitive vs. non-competitive).

The EC coaching program offers two certification streams:

1. Instruction: Non-competitive or recreational context. Specializes in starting beginners and teaching equestrians who enjoy their horses outside the competitive stream. It applies to individuals who teach beginner riders whether in their own backyard, riding schools or at day camps. Only certified instructors may maintain amateur competitive status while receiving remuneration for coaching.

Certificates in the program:

Instructor: Available for English and Western.

2. Coaching: Competitive contexts. Specializes in working with equestrians who compete. Each certificate in this stream specializes at different competitive levels. The higher the level, the more discipline-specific the coach would be. At the higher levels, the coach's own competitive experience, as well as students' results are factored in as part of the certification process.

Certificates in the program:

a. Competition Coach This program is targeting coaches who are interested in refining equestrian skills of participants of all ages who wish to compete at regional and / or provincial competitions (EC Bronze/Silver). There is no discipline specialization at this level. Available for English and Western disciplines,

b. b. Competition Coach Specialist Specializes in working with students of all ages to consolidate and refine basic sport skills. Students are typically prepared to compete in regional and/or national level (EC Silver/Gold competitions) Available for English and Western.

c. c. High Performance HP Coaches specialize in developing athletes: refining basic sport skills, developing more advanced skills and tactics, and preparing for performance in national to international level competitive standards. Equestrian Canada is responsible for the administration of High Performance Coach evaluations and coach file maintenance.

Identify the program you are best suited for. Research the different certification contexts and pre- requisites to see which one most describes the type of client you work with, and your own readiness for evaluation in that context. For example, a main factor may be whether your clients are competitive (coaching certifications) or not (Instructor certification).

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Basic Pre-requisites for all coaching and instruction programs: Join Horse Council BC if you are not already a member. Fill out and send in a Coaching File registration form to HCBC. This form allows you to be listed as a potential Coach or Instructor Candidate in Training and receive notice of evaluations, courses, and other pertinent information. You can find the form at the back of this publication or at hcbc.ca under the Coaching Resource section. You will also need to obtain the following requirements before you send in your application for an Evaluation.

Current HCBC Membership (hcbc.ca) Current Standard First Aid certificate (from an accredited provider such as Red Cross or St.

Johns) Police reference check , including Vulnerable Sectors Making Ethical Decisions online assessment (online assessment at coach.ca) Making Headway Concussion training (online at coach.ca) Signed Equestrian Canada Code of Ethics & Coaching Code of Conduct (equinecanada.ca) Equestrian Canada sport license (equinecanada.ca)

Instructor certification: requires a Silver sport license Coach certification: requires a Gold sport license English Instructor of Beginners, all of the Basic Prerequisites plus: Complete the Rider 6 level from the English Rider 1-8 Program

Western Instructor of Beginners, all of the Basic Prerequisites plus: Complete Rider 4 of the Western Rider 1-4 Program

English Competition Coach, all of the Basic Prerequisites plus: Complete Rider 8 of the English Rider 1-8 Program

Western Competition Coach, all of the Basic Prerequisites plus: Complete the Basic Training Component of the Intermediate Rider program

English Competition Coach Specialist, all of the Basic Prerequisites plus: Submit a Portfolio of your training, coaching and competition at the required level

Important note: All coaching and instructor programs are subject to change. Up to date versions of documents are posted on the Coaches resource section of hcbc.ca or check with coaching@hcbc.ca to find out if you have the most up to date material. Information is also posted on equinecanada.ca

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The Equestrian Canada Rider Levels for English

To evaluate in the Rider 1-8 program all evaluators must be active Equestrian Canada NCCP certified Coaches or Instructors

The English Rider 1-8 Program was developed for individuals who wish to learn safe horsemanship and riding. The purpose of this program is to produce safe and knowledgeable horseman and to assist in the development of future Instructor and Coaches. The Rider level 1-8 program is a National Program with National standards that rewards all riders, recreational to competitive by advancing their learning with Certificates of Achievement and badges. This program provides riders and coaches with an attainable progression through the Rider level framework. In addition, the Rider Program encourages all riders to learn and enjoy the sport of riding while providing guidelines to Instructors and Coaches. The English Learn to Ride Program is Coach and Instructor led and student paced. There is no maximum time in which a rider should achieve the levels. Testing is set up by the student and the testing Instructor or Coach based on their progress and schedules. Recommended Resources ? English Rider 1-2 ? English Rider 3-5 ? English Rider 6-8 ? Stable Management in Canada Rider Rubrics available at hcbc.ca under the coaching section.

Starting the Program Riders can start the EC English Learn to Ride Program by finding an EC Certified Instructor or Coach. When the student is ready, an EC Certified Coach or Instructor will administer the test which consists of a written exam and a riding exam. The test is then sent to HCBC by the testing Coach along with the testing fee of $21.00. The fee payable to the coach for the test is agreed upon between the student and the coach. HCBC records the achievement and sends the rider a Certificate and a badge for each level as they complete it. Riders must be HCBC members at the time they are tested.

Who is qualified to deliver the English Learn to Ride Program? To evaluate in the Rider 1-8 program all evaluators must be active Equestrian Canada NCCP certified Instructors or Coaches who have been trained to evaluate riders in this program. English Rider Level 1-2 may be evaluated by an English Instructor, Competition Coach or Competition Coach Specialist. English Rider 3-4 may be evaluated by an Competition Coach or Competition Coach Specialist. Evaluator may be the candidates own coach. Instructorswith the Jump Component may test this level. English Rider 5-6 may be evaluated by an Competition Coach or Competition Coach Specialist. English Rider 7-8 may be evaluated by an Competition Coach or Competition Coach Specialist.

Check with coaching@hcbc.ca to see if your Instructor or Coach is approved to Evaluate. Check out hcbc.ca for more English Rider information, rubrics and lists of EC NCCP Coaches.

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