Please choose your discipline of interest on the menu on the left hand side to take you to a list of available, current, and certified coaches throughout Alberta

Reasons to choose a Certified Coach

1. Professional & Accountable - Certified coaches are professionals who are expected to adhere to strict standards of the profession. (Equine Canada Code of Ethics & EC Coaching Code of Conduct)

2. Safety and First Aid - Trained in procedures, coaches hold a valid First Aid certificate which must be kept up to date for the coach to maintain a current status.

3. Theory - Certified Coaches know "how" to teach/coach. Coaches support all aspects of the sport, not just the technical skill. Successful completion of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is a requirement at each level as well as the new Equine Canada "Learn to Teach" Course.

4. Knowledge and Technical Competence - Coach candidates are assessed by qualified personnel. Candidates are required to show their technical ability as well as having theoretical knowledge.

5. Consistency and Upgrading - Through a process of formal study, mentorship and assessment, coaches are taught and tested on consistent skills. Coaches must upgrade their knowledge to stay certified therefore keeping skills fresh and current.

6. Stable Management - Coaches have learned and have been tested on more than just technical skills, they are capable of teaching every aspect of horsecare.

7. Commitment - Becoming certified requires significant time and financial commitment on the part of the instructor/coach.

8. Sport Specific - Coaches are evaluated and certified in the area of their expertise.

9. Resources - Certified coaches have all the resources at EC and the Alberta Equestrian Federation available to them to upgrade, educate and learn.

10. Only EC Certified coaches can examine the EC Rider Development Program Levels.

11. Conformance with growing public expectation of certification in all amateur sports.

NOTE: The above "Coaching Wheel" illustrates the athlete skill set in the middle and how it relates to the middle ring that illustrates where in competition that athlete would be which correlates to the outer ring that illustrates which level of coach would be appropriate for that athlete. This is a great tool to that graphically shows parents and riders which level of coach they should be seeking. Please refer to the Long Term Equestrian Development (LTED) model to learn more about the inner ring that illustrates athlete skill set.