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:
- Rider must purchase a Newfoundland and Labrador Equestrian Association membership (www.equestriannl.ca)
- Purchase to Learn to Ride Manual(s) and the Stable Management in Canada book. (Order online from Equestrian.ca)
- Download and study the Rider Level Rubric for the corresponding levels.
- Rider contacts a certified coach/ instructor to work through the material and prepare for the evaluation – contact the NLEA for a list certified in NL.
- When ready, the rider, coach, and evaluator set a date, location and time for the evaluation and file the following documents with coaching co-ordinator:
- An Application to Host a rider level test must be submitted and approved 2 weeks prior to testing by the NLEA
- A Candidate Application must be submitted and approved 2 weeks prior to evaluations.
- Once an application has been approved, candidates and their evaluators may proceed with the evaluation phase.
Evaluators MUST be listed and in good standing with the Equestrian Canada and the province, contact the NLEA to confirm evaluator status.
NOTE – Certain levels of instructors/coaches are only able to test specific levels. Consult with the NLEA to ensure you are selecting the correct level.
Evaluation results and all paperwork are to be submitted to Newfoundland and Labrador Equestrian Association by the evaluator within two weeks of the evaluation date. The forms must include: candidate’s mailing address, phone number, NLEA # and the administration fee of $25.00. (Fees are subject to change without notice).
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For more information contact the coaching coordinators:
westerncoaching@equestriannl.ca englishcoaching@equestriannl.ca 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