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English Instructor - Flat - Training Pathway

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Expiry: Never

Disciplines

English

Audience

Coach

Program

Introduction to Coaching/Certification

Subjects

NCCP

Specialty

Dressage

English

Endurance

Flat

Context

Instructor


English Instructors - Flat introduce new equestrians to the sport. 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.

This training pathway will help prepare you for your Instructor - English - Flat evaluation for Certification.

The following is required

1. Introduction to EC NCCP Certification (recommended)

As the first step in the pathway, this short eLearning module is FREE and your first introduction to NCCP certification and the Canadian coaching framework (approximately 15 minutes).
  Introduction to EC NCCP Coach Certification
2. Pre-Requisites (Required)

Instructor candidates must meet the following certification-specific admission requirements:

  • Be at least 16 years of age.
  • Show proof of achieving ONE of the following riding pre-requisites
If you have completed a Rider Level but it is not showing as complete, please click the Email Proof to send Ontario Equestrian the certificate of completion, or contact our coaching team at coaching@ontarioequestrian.ca

Note: In exceptional cases, candidates meeting all admissions requirements but no longer able to ride or drive for physical reasons may apply for exemption. For more information, contact Ontario Equestrian's Coaching Team

  EC Learn To - English Rider Level 06 - Flat
  EC Learn To - English Rider Level 06 - With Jump
  EC Learn To - English Rider Level 07 - Flat
  EC Learn To - English Rider Level 07 - With Jump
  EC Learn To - English Rider Level 08 - Flat
  EC Learn To - English Rider Level 08 - With Jump
  Old English Rider Level II
  Old English Rider Level III
  Canadian Pony Club C2
  Canadian Pony Club B
3. Obtain Registered Coach Status With Equestrian Canada (Required)

Before registering for evaluation, all candidates must obtain a minimum of Registered Coach Status with Equestrian Canada.

This short, FREE, eLearning module walks you through all the steps to obtain EC Registered Coach Status.
  How to Obtain EC Registered Coach Status
4. Equestrian Modules (Recommended)

As you progress towards becoming an EC NCCP Certified Instructor, there are many equestrian-specific training modules available to help you get the most out of your training, improve evaluation outcomes and reach your goal.

Although this training is optional, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

The following training opportunities are offered in a virtual environment or live and in-person.

  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 English Evaluation Day Preparation Clinic
5. NCCP Multisport Modules (Recommended)

The following live training modules offered by the Coaches Association of Ontario are recommended in preparation to become certified.

Click "connect to website" beside each course to link to the Coach Association of Ontario's website for more information and to register.

  NCCP Make Ethical Decisions
  NCCP Teaching and Learning
6. NCCP Multisport Module (Required)

The following online modules must be completed before registering for evaluation.

Note: While not required, it is highly recommended that you take the NCCP Making Ethical Decisions module in the NCCP Multisport Recommended Modules, which is cheaper and INCLUDES this required NCCP Making Ethical Decisions Evaluation.

Click connect to website beside each course to link to the module information and to registration.

  NCCP Make Ethical Decisions - Evaluation
  NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two