Coaching

EC Instructor & Coach Programs

upcoming certification

English Competition Coach Evaluation

Contact englishcoaching@equestriannl.ca for more details

Western Instructor Evaluation

Contact westerncoaching@equestriannl.ca for more details

About the Equestrian Canada Coaching Program

Equestrian Canada (EC), in partnership with the Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations (PTSOs), is dedicated to providing coaches and instructors with the necessary tools to make the equestrian experience safe and enjoyable for all participants, horse and human, and to develop excellence in horsemanship.
The EC Coaching Program is the only Canadian equestrian coaching and instructor certifying program recognized nationally and internationally.
The EC Coaching Program is delivered in collaboration with two National Coaching Committees: The National Coaching Operations Committee (NCOC) and the National Coaching Technical Committee (NCTC).
Visit Equestrian Canada website for complete details on the coaching program.

Become Certified Coach or Instructor

The program is a national program and therefore the process for certification is stipulated by Equestrian Canada. The NLEA strongly encourages mentoring with certified individuals during the process. Please visit the EC website for complete process on certification.

Certification Maintenance

Professional development and lifelong learning are the keys to successfully maintaining a high-quality learning environment for equestrians as a coach or instructor - at any level. Therefore, in order to maintain certification, NCCP Certified Coaches and Instructors are required to participate in ongoing professional development.
The instructor/ coach is responsible for maintaining their current status. It is not the responsibility of the NLEA or EC. The individual must arrange, attend, and submit the appropriate paperwork to the NLEA office (coaching coordinators) to ensure their coaching status remains as “current”. The professional development requirements are available on the EC website and in The Locker.
Failure to maintain current status can result in re-certification process.
Please visit EC website for complete details on certification maintenance.

Coaching Policies

Each PSO may also have policies unique to each province. Please review the most current supplemental NLEA coaching policies.

Coaches

EQUESTRIAN CANADA ENGLISH COACHES

EC Bronze Sport License for the current year or Silver for Competition Coach Specialist
Must keep NLEA membership current every year
Must submit 20 Professional Development Point in each 5 year period
Must submit a new Criminal Record Search every 5 years Sterling Back Check
Must keep current valid Standard First Aid certificate on file at all times
Must complete the CAC Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation complete the Competition Introduction module and submit proof of success
Must complete the Making Headway Concussion Training (www.coach.ca)

EQUESTRIAN CANADA WESTERN COACHES

EC Bronze Sport License for the current year or Silver for Competition Coach Specialist
Must keep NLEA membership current every year
Must submit 20 Professional Development Points every 5 year period Sterling Back Check
Must submit a new Criminal Record Search every 5 years
Must keep current valid Standard First Aid certificate on file at all times
Must complete the CAC Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation
Complete the Competition Introduction module and submit proof of success
Must complete the Making Headway Concussion Training (www.coach.ca)

Instructor

EQUESTRIAN CANADA ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR

EC Bronze Sport license for the current year
Must keep NLEA membership current every year
Must submit 10 Professional Development Points in each 5 year period
Must submit a new Criminal Record Search every 5 years Sterling Back Check
Must keep current valid Standard First Aid certificate on file at all times
Must complete the CAC Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation complete the Instruction module and submit proof of success
Must complete the Making Headway Concussion Training (www.coach.ca)

EQUESTRIAN CANADA WESTERN INSTRUCTOR

Must keep NLEA membership current every year
EC Bronze Sport license for the current year
Must submit 10 Professional Development Points each 5 year period
Must submit a new Criminal Record Search every 5 years Sterling Back Check
Must keep current valid Standard First Aid certificate on file at all times
Must complete the CAC Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation complete the Instruction module and submit proof of success
Must complete the Making Headway Concussion Training (www.coach.ca)

Concussion Management

The NLEA is very committed to safe sport and endorses and follows the Return to Play policy identified by Equestrian Canada. All coaches and instructors are encouraged to follow and enforce the policy.
Information on concussion and sport
Helmet Safety video
Concussion Sport Library Link