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Western Instructor
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Western Instructor

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Western Instructors are working with non-competitive (recreational) riders from beginner to active for life students, these coaches help introduce and develop equestrian skills. Instructors hold one of the most important roles in equestrian sport – building the foundation skills that empower equestrians to enjoy equestrian sport at the level they choose for the rest of their lives! Instructors use programs like P’Tit Trot, Rookie Riders and Learn to Ride to complement their student development.

The following is required

1. Pre-Requisites (Required)

The following are required pre-requisites for the Certification Program: Western Instructor
  EC Learn To - Western Rider Level 4
  EC Learn To - Western Rider Level Intermediate
2. Equestrian Modules (Recommended)

The following live training modules are recommended in preparation to become certified.

  Ontario Equestrian Introduction to EC NCCP Certification
  NCCP Long-Term Equestrian Development
  NCCP Plan an Equestrian Practice
  NCCP Analyzing Beginner Equestrian Performance
  Ontario Equestrian Preparing for EC NCCP Evaluation
  EC Lunging Foundations
  Ontario Equestrian Western Instructor and Competition Coach Workshop
  Ontario Equestrian Western Evaluation Day Preparation Clinic
3. NCCP Multisport Modules (Recommended)

The following live training modules offered by the Coaches Association of Ontario are recommended in preparation to become certified. You will be taken to an external website to register.

  NCCP Teaching and Learning
  NCCP Make Ethical Decisions
4. Online Evaluations (Required)

The following online evaluations must be completed to be certified. You will be taken to an external site to complete evaluations administered by the Coaching Association of Canada.
  NCCP Make Ethical Decisions - Evaluation
  NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two
5. Evaluations (Required)

The following live evaluations must be completed to be certified. Evaluations may be done by video or in-person.

  NCCP Instructor Evaluation - Western