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COACHING
Horse Council BC administers and promotes the Equine Canada Certified Coaching program and their Coaches and Instructors. National standards for equestrian coaching programs are developed by the National Coaching Committee of Equine Canada, in conjunction with the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and Equine Canada (EC). The program for Competition Coaches and Instructor of Beginners - is administered in each province by the Provincial Sport Office, on behalf of Equine Canada. Disciplines included in the EC programs are Western, English, Saddle Seat and Driving.
The Equine Canada Coaching programs are designed to provide coaches/instructors with the tools necessary to improve athlete development. Whether it is certification programs, clinics, mentorship or high performance, ultimately the goal is to provide the equestrian with the best possible experience and skills. By entering the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) coaches continually build on their training and certification by joining coaches/instructors, mentoring, or participating in specialty courses offered in their region or nationally. Next to parents a coach can be one of the most influential people in creating a positive experience for your child in the sport of equestrian.
Long Term Equestrian Development Model (LTED) is a systemic approach developed and adopted by Equine Canada to maximize a participant/athletes potential and involvement in our sport. The LTED framework aims to define optimal training, competition and recovery program based on biological age rather than chronological age. It is athlete centered, coach driven and administration, sport science and sponsor supported. Another positive aspect of the LTED for coaches and athletes is the fact that it supplies guidance from early entrance into our sport to support for those Equestrians who are “Active for Life”.
In addition to the administration and support of the Equine Canada Certified Coaching and Instructor program and coaches, HCBC recognizes the following Certifications:
- Certified Horsemanship Association
- CANTRA
- International Passport
- Provincial Vaulting Trainers
Within the coaching section you will find information on obtaining certification, keeping certification current and downloadable documents of importance to EC Coaches and Candidates. Here you will also find information on the Rider Programs for both English and Western. The Coaches Calendar will allow users to find course dates and registration forms for Coaching/Instructor candidates as well as updating opportunities.
