equestrian canada learn to ride program
What is the Learn to Ride Program?
The Learn to Ride Program was developed for those individuals who wish to learn safe horsemanship skills and practices. The program provides a standardized process for riders to obtain national recognition for equestrian skill development. The program is designed to be self-study with the assistance of Equestrian Canada certified coach or instructor. Setting the date, time and location of exams is done by the evaluator, instructor/coach & student.
Organized into levels (English Learn to Ride Levels 1-10, Western Learn to Ride Levels 1-4, and the Western Intermediate Rider Levels) the Learn to Ride Programs develop practical hands on stable management and riding skills along with the knowledge that will help ensure riding is a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
**Note - Mentoring with an Equestrian Canada Certified Instructor/ Coach is highly recommended.
Getting Started:
Evaluators MUST be listed and in good standing with the Equestrian Canada and the province - contact the NLEA to confirm Evaluator status.
Before Testing:
After Testing:
The Learn to Ride Program was developed for those individuals who wish to learn safe horsemanship skills and practices. The program provides a standardized process for riders to obtain national recognition for equestrian skill development. The program is designed to be self-study with the assistance of Equestrian Canada certified coach or instructor. Setting the date, time and location of exams is done by the evaluator, instructor/coach & student.
Organized into levels (English Learn to Ride Levels 1-10, Western Learn to Ride Levels 1-4, and the Western Intermediate Rider Levels) the Learn to Ride Programs develop practical hands on stable management and riding skills along with the knowledge that will help ensure riding is a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
**Note - Mentoring with an Equestrian Canada Certified Instructor/ Coach is highly recommended.
Getting Started:
- Rider must purchase a Newfoundland and Labrador Equestrian Association membership, or be a Member In Good Standing.
- Rider should purchase appropriate Learn to Ride Manual(s) and the Stable Management in Canada book (order online from Equestrian.ca).
- Rider should download and study the Rider Level Rubric for the corresponding levels:
English Rubric
Western Rubric - Rider contacts an Equestrian Canada Certified coach/ instructor to work through the material and prepare for the evaluation – please contact the NLEA for a list of local certified individuals.
- When ready, the rider/coach contacts an EC approved Evaluator to set a date, location and time for the evaluation.
Evaluators MUST be listed and in good standing with the Equestrian Canada and the province - contact the NLEA to confirm Evaluator status.
Before Testing:
- The appropriate "NLEA Rider Level Application Form" (English or Western) must be submitted by the Host Facility at least 2 weeks prior to the testing date, along with an administration fee of $25.00 (fees are subject to change without notice). The following documents must be uploaded/attached upon submission:
- To be completed by the Host Facility: "Host Application Form"
- To be completed by the Rider and EC Instructor/Coach: "Candidate Application Form"
After Testing:
- The appropriate "NLEA Rider Level Results Form" (English or Western) must be submitted by the Evaluator within 2 weeks of the evaluation date. The following documents must be uploaded/attached upon submission:
- Evaluation results
- Applicable paperwork
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For more information contact the coaching coordinators:
Western Coaching Coordinator English Coaching Coordinator English Program Downloads English Rubric 1-10 English Rider Level 1-2 Addendum English Rider Level 3-5 Addendum English Rider Level 6-8 Addendum English Rider Level 9-10 Handbook Who Can Test English Rider Levels Western Program Downloads Western Rubric Western Intermediate Addendum Western Intermediate Rider Course Who Can Test Western Rider Levels |
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LONG TERM EQUESTRIAN DEVELOPMENT
Long-Term Equestrian Development (LTED) is a systemic approach to maximize the potential of participants and athletes in our sport. The LTED framework defines optimal training, competition, and recovery programs based on biological age rather than chronological age.
LTED Program Website