Equestrian Canada Coaching and Instructor Certification in BC. English and Western Disciplines

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1 Equestrian Canada Coaching and Instructor Certification in BC English and Western Disciplines September

2 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. 2

3 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 prerequisites 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). 3

4 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 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 ( 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 Making Headway Concussion training (online at Signed Equestrian Canada Code of Ethics & Coaching Code of Conduct ( Equestrian Canada sport license ( 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 or check with coaching@hcbc.ca to find out if you have the most up to date material. Information is also posted on 4

5 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 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 $ 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 for more English Rider information, rubrics and lists of EC NCCP Coaches. 5

6 The Equestrian Canada Rider Levels for Western The Western Rider 1 4 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 4 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 Western Learn to Ride Program is Coach and Instructor led and student paced. There is no maximum time in which a rider should achive the levels. Testing is set up by the student and the testing Instructor or Coach based on their progress and schedules. Recommended Resources Western Rider 1 manual Western Rider 2 manual Western Rider 3 manual Western Rider 4 manual Stable Management in Canada Starting the Program Riders can start the EC Western 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 $ 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 Western Learn to Ride Program? To evaluate in the Rider 1 4 program all evaluators must be active Equestrian Canada NCCP certified Instructors or Coaches who have been trained to evaluate riders in this program. All riders must be recommended by their own, or another, Equestrian Canada current certified Western Instructor, or Competition Coach, Competition Coach Specialist, or High Performance Coach. Candidates who are not coached by a current EC Certified Western Coach may acquire a recommendation from the examining Coach by successfully completing a pre test assessment. Western Rider Level 1 3 Exams: Rider to be evaluated by an Equestrian Canada current certified Western Instructor or Coach. Rider s own current certified EC Western instructor or Coach may evaluate. Western Rider Level 4 Exams: Rider to be evaluated by an Equestrian Canada current certified Western Coach. Rider may not be evaluated by own current certified EC Coach 6

7 English Instructor Include with your evaluation application along with the Pre requisites: Current HCBC Membership Current Standard First Aid certificate Police reference check, including Vulnerable Sectors Proof of Completion of the Making Ethical Decisions (online exam at Proof of Completion of the Making Headway Concussion training module at Signed Equestrian Canada Code of Ethics & Coaching Code of Conduct Equestrian Canada Silver sport license Plus Emergency Action Plan for the Barn you are most familiar with Lesson plan for a flat lesson (topic must be exactly from the list) Lesson plan for an Unmounted lesson (topic must be exactly from the list) Lesson plan for the optional Jump Component (topic must be exactly from the list) Payment at the current fee Medical Information form Informed consent for the evaluation facility All applications must be complete, and be at the HCBC office no later than 30 days before the advertised evaluation date. There are no exceptions, late applications will not be accepted. English Instructor Topic List: POSSIBLE TEACHING TOPICS Mounted Lesson Topics Introduce and practice the trot Introduce and practice the posting trot Introduce and practice the canter Introduce and practice a circle Introduce and practice a turn Introduce and practice changing the rein Introduce and practice exercises to practice eye control Introduce and practice exercises at the walk to teach steering and control Introduce and practice identifying the correct canter lead and how to correct the lead Introduce and practice changing the leading file Introduce and practice 3 point position at walk & trot Unmounted Lesson Topics Fitting of helmets and safe riding attire Grooming Procedure Tack Cleaning Proper leading and turning of the horse Bridling Proper fitting and technique Saddling Proper technique and fitting, including girth and breastplate Fire Safety Procedure Fire Safety General Foot Care Tying a horse properly in the stall Blanketing and unblanketing a horse Fitting martingales 7

8 Western Instructor of Beginners Include with your evaluation application along with the Pre requisites: Current HCBC Membership Current Standard First Aid certificate Police reference check, including Vulnerable Sectors Proof of Successful Completion of the Making Ethical Decisions (online exam at Proof of completion of the Making Headway Concussion training module at Signed Equestrian Canada Code of Ethics & Coaching Code of Conduct Equestrian Canada Silver sport license Plus Emergency Action Plan for the Barn you are most familiar with Lesson plan for a lesson on the rail (topic must be exactly from the list) Lesson plan for an Unmounted lesson (topic must be exactly from the list) Payment at the current fee Medical Information form Informed consent for the evaluation facility All applications must be complete, and be at the HCBC office no later than 30 days before the advertised evaluation date. There are no exceptions, late applications will not be accepted Mounted Lesson Topics Unmounted Lesson Topics 8 Introducing the Walk Introducing the Jog Introducing the Lope Mounting safety Speed Control Position Stop Back up Circling Rein effects: Open Rein, Direct Rein, Neck Rein, Rein of Opposition Change of direction Eye Control Posting Trot Correct Diagonals Identifying leads at the lope Turn on the Forehand Turn on the Haunches Figure 8 Simple change of lead (through jog or walk) Fitting of helmets and safe riding attire Grooming Procedure Tack Cleaning Proper leading and turning of the horse Bridling Proper fitting and technique Saddling Proper technique and fitting, including cinch and breastcollar Fire Safety Procedure Hoof care Tying a horse

9 English Competition Coach Include with your evaluation application along with the Pre requisites: Current HCBC Membership Current Standard First Aid certificate Police reference check, including Vulnerable Sectors Proof of successful completion of the Making Ethical Decisions (online exam at Proof of completion of the Making Headway Concussion training module at Signed Equestrian Canada Code of Ethics & Coaching Code of Conduct Equestrian Canada Gold sport license Plus Emergency Action Plan for the Barn you are most familiar with Lesson plan for a flat lesson (topic must be exactly from the list) Lesson plan for a lesson over fences (topic must be exactly from the list) Payment at the current fee Medical Information form Informed consent for the evaluation facility All applications must be complete, and be at the HCBC office no later than 30 days before the advertised evaluation date. There are no exceptions, late applications will not be accepted Flat Topics IMPROVE: Flat Topics IMPROVE: 1. Progressive transitions 2. Riding a horse on contact between leg & hand 3. Change of lead through trot 4. Lengthen stride at the trot 5. Lengthen stride at the canter 6. A 3-loop serpentine 7. Leg-yield 8. The horse s lateral suppleness 9. 15m circles 1. Riding a line of two fences with a related distance 2. Riding a turn to a fence on the diagonal 3. Riding a combination (1 or 2 non-jumping strides) 4. Eye & stride control at canter over poles. 5. Riding a gymnastic of three or more elements using a crest release 6. Riding a single oxer on the diagonal 9

10 Western Competition Coach Include with your evaluation application along with the Pre requisites: Current HCBC Membership Current Standard First Aid certificate Police reference check, including Vulnerable Sectors Proof of successful completion of the Making Ethical Decisions (online exam at Proof of successful completion of Making Headway Concussion Module at Signed Equestrian Canada Code of Ethics & Coaching Code of Conduct Equestrian Canada Gold sport license Equestrian Canada Western Intermediate Rider Basic Training certificate Plus Emergency Action Plan for the Barn you are most familiar with Lesson plan on the rail (topic must be exactly from the list) Lesson plan on a manoeuver (topic must be exactly from the list) Payment at the current fee Medical Information form Informed consent for the evaluation facility All applications must be complete, and be at the HCBC office no later than 30 days before the advertised evaluation date. There are no exceptions, late applications will not be accepted Rail Lesson IMPROVE one of the following: 1. Speed control (Pace Control) 2. Collection 3. Upward & downward transitions 4. Rider position 5. Progressive & non-progressive transitions 6. Spacing in a group 7. Stop 8. Back-up Manoeuvers IMPROVE one of the following: 1. Turn on the haunch 2. Turn on the forehand 3. Circles (large & small, fast & slow) 4. Side-pass 5. Two track (jog) 6. Simple lead change through jog 7. Stop 8. Back-up 9. Upward & downward, progressive & nonprogressive transitions 10

11 English Competition Coach Specialist Include with your evaluation application and the Pre requisites: Current HCBC Membership Be at least 20 years old as of January 1 st of the current year Current Standard First Aid certificate Police reference check, including Vulnerable Sectors Proof of successful completion of the Competition Development Making Ethical Decisions at Proof of successful completion of the Making Headway Concussion training module at Signed Equestrian Canada Code of Ethics & Coaching Code of Conduct Equestrian Canada Gold sport license Plus Emergency Action Plan for the Barn you are most familiar with Lesson plans as per listed for your discipline (topic must be exactly from the list) Portfolio showing proof of required Competition, Training and student level requirements along with letters of support and any other documents that show you are at the Comp Coach Specialist level (Discipline Specific requirements listed in the following pages) Yearly Training Plan Payment at the current fee Medical Information form Informed consent for the evaluation facility All applications must be complete, and be at the HCBC office no later than 30 days before the advertised evaluation date. There are no exceptions, late applications will not be accepted Dressage Topics IMPROVE/DEVELOP: Rein back Counter canter The horse s engagement & collection at trot and/or canter Non progressive transitions (Canter to walk/walk to canter/trot to halt/halt to trot) Medium canter Shoulder in Half halt 10m circles Travers Renvers ½ turn on the haunches 11

12 Jumping Topics IMPROVE/DEVELOP: Riding a line of two fences set as a broken line Riding a line with optional striding, i.e. ride 60 line in 5 or 4 Picking up the correct lead over a fence An automatic or out of hand release Jumping fences on an angle Adding a stride on a line Riding a line vertical to oxer & oxer to vertical Riding a roll back turn to a fence A horse s jumping form through a gymnastic Cantering an oxer off a long approach Eventing Topics IMPROVE/DEVELOP: Galloping at speeds (400/450/520 mpm) Riding a bank/step up Riding a drop/step down Riding a ditch Jumping in and out of water Riding a Coffin Jump Riding a Corner Jump Riding a skinny or narrow fence Riding an Arrowhead Jumping fences on an uphill/downhill grade Riding a hilltop jump Riding a combination 12

13 DRESSAGE Candidate Requirements for CCS REQUIREMENTS Competitive Experience Training Experience Coaching Experience To have shown at a minimum of two (2) shows at Third Level or higher, with a minimum score of 65% at Gold shows SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Any documentation providing evidence such as: Name/date of shows, names of judges, copy of judge s sheet. If not available please provide a letter(s) from a sponsor/coach/show official supporting your competitive experience. To have prepared a horse Any documentation providing evidence such as: Name/date which has competed at a of shows, names of judges, copy of minimum of two (2) shows judge s sheet. Please provide a letter(s) from a at sponsor, owner/rider of horses trained to supporting your Fourth Level or higher with a training experience. minimum score of 65% at Gold shows At least two years coaching experience producing students competing at Fourth Level or higher, with a minimum score of 65% at Gold shows Any documentation providing evidence such as: Name/date of shows, names of judges, copy of judge s sheet. Please provide a letter(s) from a sponsor/parent/rider supporting your coaching experience. Hunter/Jumper Candidate Requirements for CCS Competitive Experience Training Experience Coaching Experience To have successfully Any documentation providing evidence such as: Name/date completed courses at a of shows, name of judges a letter(s) from a minimum of two (2) shows sponsor/coach/show official supporting your competitive at experience. 3'6 (1m10) in the hunter or jumper divisions at Silver or Gold shows To have prepared a horse which has successfully completed courses at a minimum of two (2) shows at 3' 6 (1m10) in the hunter and or Jumper divisions at Silver or Gold shows At least two years coaching experience producing students who have successfully completed courses Any documentation providing evidence such as: Name/date of shows, name of judges, a letter(s) from a sponsor, owner/rider of horses trained to supporting your training experience. Any documentation providing evidence such as: Name of show, name of judges, a letter(s) from a sponsor/parent/rider supporting your coaching experience. 13

14 EVENTING Candidate Requirements for CCS Competitive Experience Training Experience Coaching Experience REQUIREMENTS SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION At least two years coaching Any documentation providing evidence such as: experience producing students Name/date of events, name of judges a letter(s) meeting MER at National from a sponsor/coach/show official supporting Training Horse Trials level or your competitive experience. above. To complete the evaluation process, the candidate must show proof of having coached or be actively coaching a candidate at the CNC 1* National Preliminary Horse Trials level To have prepared a horse, which has competed at a minimum of 2 National Preliminary Horse Trial events. Any documentation providing evidence such as: Name/date of events, a letter(s) from a sponsor, owner/rider of horses trained to supporting your training experience. A minimum of two (2) students Any documentation providing evidence such as: currently at the national Training Name/date of events, a letter(s) from a Horse Trials level or above and sponsor/parent/rider supporting your coaching working towards competing at a experience. CNC 1* / national Preliminary Supporting documentation would include print Horse Trials competition. To out(s) of the competition's performance results complete evaluation, the where the objective was achieved. candidate must have coached or be coaching at least one student at the CNC 1*/national Preliminary Horse Trials level. 14

15 NCCP Training Training is not mandatory for certification, but it is strongly recommended preparation for success at the evaluation. NCCP training available for Instructor of Beginners candidates is as follows: Equestrian Canada Equestrian Theory (2 days) Very strongly recommended Prior to Coach/Instructor Evaluation Includes four (4) modules: Equestrian Teaching and Learning Planning an Equestrian Lesson Analyzing Beginner Equestrian Performance Making Ethical Decisions (MED) On line evaluation NCCP training available for Competition Coach and Specialist candidates is as follows: Equestrian Canada Equestrian Theory (2 days) Very strongly recommended Prior to Coach/Instructor Evaluation Includes four (4) modules: Equestrian Teaching and Learning (.5 day) Planning an Equestrian Lesson (.5 day) Analyzing Beginner Equestrian Performance (.5 day) Making Ethical Decisions (MED) On line evaluation (.5 day) Competition Coach Workshop (2 days) & Competition Coach Analyze Performance Clinic (1 day) Recommended prior to Coach Evaluation, or as professional development. Very strongly recommended prior to Coach Specialist evaluation. Includes four (4) modules: Design an Equestrian Sport program (1 day) Manage an Equestrian Sport Program (.5 day) Training Mental Skills for Equestrian Sport (.5 day) English Competition Coach Analyzing Performance clinic (1day) These Equine Specific courses are offered by HCBC once or twice a year in several areas of the Province. Candidates can also choose to do the non sport specific generic training modules that are offered online, in classroom and home study if they are not able to attend Equine Specific courses. These options can be found at Candidates may also choose to do the Make Ethical Decisions online assessment without any training or choose to do the multi sport home study course. 15

16 Mentoring Optional but strongly recommended All Instructor and Coach Candidates of all Disciplines are encouraged to spend time with a EC Certified Coach who can mentor them. As this is optional there is no required number of hours with a mentor and no form to be signed and submitted. Mentoring with an EC Certified Coach will help the Candidate improve their teaching technique, understand the proper organization of lessons and pick up on key points that will help them succeed in the evaluation and in their coaching career. Rubrics Rubrics are by definition a standard of performance for a defined population They are typically linked to learning objectives and are used to assess or communicate about performance or tasks. A scoring Rubric is an attempt to communicate expectations of quality around a task. Because the criteria (rubrics) is public, a rubric allows teachers and students alike to evaluate criteria. What this means for coaching candidates is that all of the information is there for them in the rubrics. There are no surprises. Everything a candidate will be evaluated on is in the rubrics with what actions will meet expectations and what will not. The rubrics are the cheat sheet of Coach and Instructor Evaluations. The rubrics are different for Instructor, Competition Coach and Competition Coach Specialist as well as by discipline. When you decide what context you are interested in obtaining, you can access the rubric and see exactly what the evaluation expectations are. The rubrics for each of the coaching programs are available for download at in the Coach Resource section or or you can coaching@hcbc.ca to request copies. First Aid All candidates are required to submit a valid first aid certificate. The level required is the Standard First aid, a course that is at least 8 hour long. It must include CPR. The certificate can be obtained through any accredited First Aid Provider such as Red Cross, WorkSafe, St. Johns etc. Criminal Record Search All candidates require a Criminal Record Search which includes Vulnerable Sectors. Emergency Action Plan Should be done for the facility the candidate is most familiar with. It should not be done for the facility where the evaluation is being held. Evaluation The evaluation is the portion of the Certification process where the candidate is evaluated (tested) on their teaching skills. There will be one or two evaluators at the evaluation. For all certifications with the exception of Competition Coach Specialist, a successful evaluation is the last step towards certification. 16

17 What happens at the Evaluation? After the Emergency Action Plans and Lesson plans are marked and successful the candidate will move on to the Teaching Evaluation. There will be a maximum of 4 candidates per day and the day should take approximately 6 hours, not including lunch. Each Candidate will be given approximately 20 minutes to teach each of their lessons. English Instructor This evaluation consists of: Teach one flat lesson to a group (assigned topic) Teach one stable management lesson to a group (assigned topic) Lunge a beginner rider on a horse Written exam At the end of the day the candidate is debriefed and given their results The candidate is responsible for bringing their own horse and equipment to lunge. Demonstration for riding and stable management lessons riders are provided. Candidates that are not successful in some or all components can be re evaluated at another evaluation. Any components that the candidate is successful in do not have to be re done. Candidates may choose to complete the optional Jump component in addition to the Instructor. The evaluation consists of all of the above components plus: Teach one lesson over fences (topic assigned) Jump Component Written exam Western Instructor This evaluation consists of: Teach one Mounted Lesson to a group (assigned topic) Teach a stable management lesson to a group (assigned topic) Demonstrate safe and effective lunging skills Demonstrate Bandaging and basic stable management skills General Oral questions At the end of the day the candidate is debriefed and given their results The candidate is responsible for bringing their own horse and equipment to lunge. Demonstration for riding and stable management lessons riders are provided. Candidates that are not successful in some or all components can be re evaluated at another evaluation. Any components that the candidate is successful in do not have to be re done. 17

18 English Competition Coach This evaluation consists of: Teach one lesson on the flat (assigned topic) Teach one lesson over fences (assigned topic) Teach one Equitation lesson Teach a student how to lunge a horse At the end of the day the candidate is debriefed and given their results The candidate is responsible for bringing their own horse and equipment to lunge. Demonstration for riding and stable management lessons riders are provided. Candidates that are not successful in some or all components can be re evaluated at another evaluation. Any components that the candidate is successful in do not have to be re done. The English Competition Coach evaluation can also be done remotely by video, see the application form and information at the back of this book. Western Competition Coach This Evaluation will consist of: Teach a group of students on the rail (assigned topic) Coach a student on a Basic Training Pattern (pattern must be submitted to the evaluator) Coach a student on a Maneuver (assigned topic) Teach a student to improve a horse on the lunge using side reins At the end of the day the candidate is debriefed and given their results. The candidate is responsible for bringing their own horse to lunge. The Candidate must bring their own student for the Basic Training Pattern and the Maneuver. Demonstration students for the group lessons will be the Candidate s students. Candidates that are not successful in some or all components can be re evaluated at another evaluation. Any components that the candidate is successful in do not have to be re done. 18

19 English Competition Coach Specialist This certification process consists of 3 distinct steps. All components must be done in order. The first being the lesson plans, EAP, portfolio and YTP. Once these are marked and successful the next step is the Lesson component which consists of: Teach one lesson to improve horse (Dressage, assigned topic) Introduce a specific skill (Dressage assigned topic) Teach one lesson to improve Equitation (Dressage) Or Teach one lesson to improve the horse on the flat (Hunter/Jumper assigned topic) Teach one lesson to improve a skill over fences (Hunter/Jumper assigned topic) Teach one lesson over gymnastics to improve horse and rider (Hunter/Jumper no assigned topic) Lunge to improve a horse while explaining the process to a student. Or Teach a lesson to improve horse and rider performance on the flat (Eventing topic assigned) School Cross Country, introduce a new skill or improve performance (Eventing topic assigned) Teach a lesson to improve the rider and horse over gymnastics (Eventing not specific topic) Lunge to improve a horse while explaining the process to a student. (Eventing) The Candidate may bring their own student for the evaluation or demo students will be provided. The Candidate is responsible for bringing their own horse to lunge. Once successful at the teaching component the Candidate will then go to the in competition Evaluation. This is set up between the candidate and a trained evaluator and must be completed at an Equestrian Canada Gold Show. The Candidate will coach their students at the appropriate level for their discipline and specialty and at the an EC Sanctioned Gold competition. The evaluator watches the warm up, the ride and then watches the coach debrief the students afterwards. Upon successful completion of the in competition evaluation the candidate will be certified as a Competition Coach Specialist. 19

20 Coaching File Registration for Candidates in Training Date: Name: Age: Birthdate; Gender: Address: City: Postal Code: Phone:_ address: HCBC # Equestrian Canada Sport License # NCCP Number: Please indicate which Equestrian Canada certification you are hoping to obtain: Western Instructor of Beginners Western Competition Coach English Instructor of Beginners English Competition Coach English Competition Coach Specialist Dressage _Jump Eventing Drive Instructor of Beginners First aid certificate expiration date: NCCP training completed (Optional training) Make Ethical Decisions online assessment completed: Rider Level completed: English Rider Level Western Rider Level Western Intermediate Rider component Learn to Drive Level Have you mentored? (optional) If so with who? Return this registration form to coaching@hcbc.ca. Please enter all of the information you can however you do not need to have any pre requisites completed to have a coaching file opened for you. By filling out and returning this application you give HCBC permission to send s containing information that is relevant to the Equestrian Canada Coaching and Instructor programs. Examples would be notifications of NCCP Course dates, Evaluation dates and important changes in the coaching programs. If at any time you would like to stop receiving Coaching Program s you may unsubscribe by ing coaching@hcbc.ca and asking to be taken off this list. 20

21 Suggested Reading for all Coach and Instructor Candidates Equestrian Canada Western Rider 1 Equestrian Canada Western Rider 2 Equestrian Canada Western Rider 3 Equestrian Canada Western Rider 4 Equestrian Canada Stable Management in Canada Equestrian Canada English Rider 1 2 Equestrian Canada English Rider 3 5 Equestrian Canada English Rider 6 8 US Pony Club Guide to Bandages and Bandaging US Pony Club Guide to Lungeing Coaching Skills for Riding Teachers by Islay Auty Equine Sports Coaching by Alison Lincoln Everyday Jumping by Melissa Troup An Instructors Guide to teaching Children How to Ride by Melissa Troup The Instructor s Handbook by the British Pony Club Equestrian Canada s Long Term Equestrian Development Model Teaching Safe Horsemanship by Jan Dawson Themed Lesson Plans by Melissa Troup Western Practice Lessons by Charlene Strickland USDF Lunging Manual USDF Teaching Manual Equestrian Canada Western Instructor of Beginners Rubrics Equestrian Canada English Instructor of Beginners Rubrics Equestrian Canada Western Competition Coach Rubrics Equestrian Canada English Competition Coach Rubrics Equestrian Canada English Competition Coach Specialist Rubrics DVD Teaching a Student How to Lunge a Horse DVD Teaching a Lesson on the Lunge These books and many more are available at the HCBC bookstore, Candidates may also want to check out the HCBC 5 minute video project for some excellent tutorials on Instructor subjects. 21

22 NCCP CAC EC HCBC MED EAP I CC CCS HP LTED YTP CR Search National Coaching Certification Program Coaches Association of Canada Equestrian Canada Horse Council BC Make Ethical Decisions Emergency Action Plan Instructor Competition Coach Competition Coach Specialist High Performance Long Term Equestrian Development Plan Yearly Training Plan Criminal Record Search After the Evaluation All candidates will be informed of their results at the debriefing on the day of the Evaluation. Once all the paperwork has been sent to the HCBC office all candidates will receive copies of their results. Successful candidates will also receive their certificates and letter of congratulations along with other information that certified coaches and instructors need. 22

23 The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) The Coaching Association of Canada unites stakeholders and partners in its commitment to raising the skills and stature of coaches, and ultimately expanding their reach and influence. Through its programs, the CAC empowers coaches with knowledge and skills, promotes ethics, fosters positive attitudes, builds competence, and increases the credibility and recognition of coaches. Mission: To enhance the experiences of all Canadian athletes through quality coaching. The CAC believes: That sport leads to individual and community growth: The significant benefits of sport should be accessible to individuals throughout their lives. It helps Canadians lead an active lifestyle that positively affects their health. Sport provides the means for individuals to learn dedication, discipline, perseverance, and team work, strengthen character, and develop self confidence. Sport brings people in communities together and is an essential element in strengthening community life. Coaching is a fulfilling experience because it fosters meaningful relationships with athletes and participants, other coaches, and the community, and provides opportunities for personal growth. That coaching is the primary influence on the quality of a participant s sport experience: From playground to podium, the presence of competent and ethical coaches has a positive impact on sport participation, performance, and the lives of those they coach. The commitment and contributions of those coaches should be recognized and celebrated. That competent and ethical coaches are essential to the provision of a safe and positive sport environment: Earning public trust obligates coaches to meet established standards for safety, ethical behaviour, and competency. Standards allow individuals, families, and communities to identify and select competent and ethical coaches who will protect the physical and psychological safety of participants and athletes. The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is the Canadian standard of coaching competency. That coaching requires lifelong learning: Coach education improves a coach s ability to meet the needs of participants and athletes. Coaches have a responsibility to continually learn and use the most effective means of working with their participants and athletes. That coaching education demands collective effort: Common values, shared responsibilities, mutual respect, and accountability among partners are essential to the ongoing quality, currency, and relevance of coach education. Coaches and coach education benefit from partnerships beyond the sport system. That inclusion must be the hallmark of Canada s sport environment: Barriers to coaching that result from gender, physical ability, sexuality, religion, culture, language, or region of the coach should be eliminated. Affirmative strategies address historical under participation or systemic bias. 23

24 The CAC was established in 1970 as a result of recommendations of the Task Force on Sport for Canadians. In 1974, the Association launched the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Since its inception, the CAC has developed into a world leader in coach training and certification. Each year, more than 60,000 coaches take an NCCP workshop and since it began, more than 1M coaches have participated in the program. Horse Council BC (HCBC) ABOUT HCBC Horse Council BC is a membership driven not for profit association representing the interests of the equine industry in all sectors throughout British Columbia. Tradition, strong values and superior hard work provided by our volunteers has made Horse Council BC the largest and most successful multidiscipline, multi breed equine association in Canada. Horse Council BC continues to grow each year with membership reaching over 23,000 in Horse Council BC actively represents the equine industry in agriculture, industry, sport, and recreation through education, grant funding, club support, government lobbying, liability insurance, and participant programs. HISTORY Horse Council BC was established in 1980 to provide a coordinating body to serve all equestrian and equine interests except pari mutuel racing. Guided by the objectives of our constitution with representation on the Board of Directors from across the province and all FEI Sport disciplines, Horse Council BC serves members involved in all aspects of the horse industry. Our ongoing commitments to communication, education and the well being of horses are reflected in the quality programs we offer. VISION STATEMENT Horse Council BC strives to represent ALL horse people in BC regardless of discipline, breed orientation, or sport. We endeavor to be an association that anyone active in the horse industry is proud to be a part of. We are accessible to all our members and communicate with them on both a professional and personal level. We ensure that we set an example for all other associations to follow. Horse Council BC is the recognized Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization for Equestrian Sport in BC (P/TSO) 24

25 Equestrian Canada (EC) Equestrian Canada is the National Governing Body for Equestrian and Equestrian Sport in Canada. Through their partnership with Sport Canada, Coaches Association of Canada and the National Coaching Certification Program, EC has developed NCCP compliant Coaching and Instructor Programs. All EC Coaching and Instructor programs are compliant with the NCCP standards and must be developed and piloted before they are accepted by the CAC and may carry the NCCP Certification brand. Equestrian is one of over 67 sports in Canada with an NCCP coaching program. Equestrian NCCP Coaching programs include English, Western, Endurance, Drive and Saddle Seat. Certification will be available in the Instruction stream, and in the Coaching stream for Competition, Competition Specialist and High Performance contexts. Together, the Instruction and Coaching certification streams of the coaching program are aligned with requirements for equestrians in Long Term Equestrian Development stages from Fundamentals to Living to Win. The Equestrian Canada National Coaching Certification Program has the following objectives: To offer a standard of excellence in coaching practice. To provide a structure whereby coaches can be certified appropriate to their teaching context, and continue to develop professionally. To ensure the integration of the Coaching Certification Program into an overall strategy of coaching education To improve the level of performance and competence of Canadian equestrian coaches and their students To lead in long term equestrian athlete development, and widespread practice of good horsemanship To ensure safety of riders and horse welfare. All Equestrian Canada coaching programs are developed by discipline specific coaching committees, which are made up of provincial technical and administrative representatives and national discipline representatives. All Equestrian coach programs adhere to national standards. All Equestrian Canada certified coaches are expected to abide by the Equestrian Canada Code of Ethics and to adhere to the Equestrian Canada Coaching Code of Conduct. To be considered current, coaches must maintain their EC Sport License (membership), Coaching Levy, First Aid certificate and meet the updating requirements of their certificate. 25

26 The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Introduction The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) develops the national standards for all National Coaching Certification Programs (NCCP) in Canada. It is recognized as the most extensive and fundamental program affecting sport development in Canada, touching virtually every sport delivery system. The Program structures coaching development to standardize coaching levels across the nation and provides the framework for the development of progressive coaching. It was developed and implemented by the cooperative efforts of the National Sport Governing Bodies, Provincial Sport Governing Bodies, Sport Canada, the provincial sport related government agencies, and the Coaching Association of Canada with the collaborative assistance of coaches who created and continue to use the program. The NCCP outlines multiple levels of coaching competence. To be certified and recognized in any given context, coaches must successfully complete all components for the context. The goal is to produce certified coaches with sound and well tested coaching techniques to improve the performance of Canadian athletes locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. Components Certification under the NCCP consists of three stages: In Training, Trained, and Certified. In Training is for a coach who has begun training but not completed. A Trained designation is for a coach who has completed all required training activities for a particular context. Lastly, a coach is considered Certified when they have been successfully evaluated in outcomes for a particular context, and have met all prerequisite requirements. Administration The Coaching Association of Canada maintains a database of all successfully completed NCCP components. Upon registration in the database, individuals are assigned a Certified Coach Number (CC#), which is used to track each individual s progress towards certification. Coach transcripts are also issued, which list each NCCP component completed. The Provincial Sport Offices are responsible for maintaining records of completed components for each certified coach or coach candidate. Upon completion of all EC requirements, EC authorizes certification for the candidate and notifies the PSO of the candidate s certified status. Once authorized, candidates in provinces administered by a PSO, which is not a member of Equestrian Canada, will receive their certificate directly from Equestrian Canada. PSOs, which are members of Equestrian Canada, may issue a co branded certificate to the candidate, using the national standard template issued by Equestrian Canada. Other letters of achievement may be issued for NCCP course participation, upon approval by Equestrian Canada. PSOs must register all NCCP activities and significant coaching professional development clinics with Equestrian Canada prior to the event. The PSOs are responsible for tracking currency information on individual coaches in their province 26

27 Video Evaluation Guidelines The National English Coaching committee has approved a motion to allow Competition Coach video evaluations. Submission procedure and evaluation fee The candidate must complete the Competition Coach Evaluation Application form. All requirements and procedures regarding prerequisites, lesson content, and topics are the same as those required for an in person evaluation. The application fee must be included with the application. Video will be at any time during the year. All evaluation videos received complete with all requirements will be sent to two Equestrian Canada evaluators for evaluation. The video presented must have been filmed recently and specifically for the purposes of this evaluation. The DVD or video material will become the property of Horse Council BC and not be returned to the candidate. By submitting a video evaluation the candidate agrees that the video may be used for Coach and Evaluator training purposes after they are evaluated. Two copies of the video must be sent to HCBC, we can accept CD, DVD or memory sticks. At this time we cannot accept SIM cards. Please make sure that the video is in a format that will be viewable on any computer or DVD player. Candidates may also wish to send in both a memory stick and DVD to ensure that the format will be readable by the evaluators. Demonstration Riders: The Coaching Association of Canada requires the use of demo riders to be at the level described for the context. It is the responsibility of the candidate to set up the demo riders for their video. Competition Coach The teaching topics in this context require that the students (groups of 3) be proficient enough to ride competently on the flat and over fences at 2 6 (.8 m) minimum Rider 6 level. Lesson topics The topics used for in person evaluations are the same for video evaluations. Please refer to the list in the candidate information package for the topics. Any lesson submitted that is not from the list of topics will be returned to the candidate unevaluated. Important The videographer must use a tripod to record the lesson, shaky videos will not be evaluated The video must have quality sound; videos that are difficult to hear will not be evaluated. Each video lesson must be no longer than 25 minutes in length; any footage after 25 minutes will not be viewed or evaluated. Lessons that are submitted by video must be using a topic from the list or it will not be evaluated. There should be only the coach candidate and the demo riders in the arena when producing a video for evaluation. Please keep dogs and other distractions out of the video and arena 27