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September 9, 2024: Equestrian Canada Coach and Instructor Cohort

The 2024 Fall Certification Cohort is now open for applications. This is an online training and certification program that runs over 13 weeks. During this time candidates will participate in online lessons, NCCP training, mentoring, lesson plan and EAP practice and more. Participants in the Cohort are then invited to submit their teaching components online for evaluating. This system allows coach and instructor candidates access to training and certification without having to travel to a venue. The fee for the cohort is $525.00 for Instructor and $630.00 for competition coach. This includes the online training, mentoring as well as the final video evaluation.

English and Western Instructor and Competition Coach candidates can apply for a space in this cohort. The application portal link is: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/bc393b7a766044bfb29b5bdb319fb0db

The deadline for applications is August 4^th and the 13 week cohort training begins in September 9^th. Sessions are weekly.

To be accepted into the cohort candidates must have completed the Rider levels required for your discipline. Applicants must also have Registered Status with Equestrian Canada.

• Purchase HCBC membership
• Purchase a Bronze Sport License (or higher) from EC
• Complete the Rider program required for your choice of discipline and context
• Complete the Make Ethical Decisions evaluation at www.coach.ca
• Purchase Registered Coach Status from EC
• Standard First Aid Certificate (16 hour in person course)
• EPIC Search
• Proof of 2,000,000.00 CGL insurance plus 100,000.00 Professional Liability Insurance
• 2 Reference letter
• Signed Screening form
• Complete the EC Concussion Training
• Complete the EC Fostering Healthy Equestrian Environments training

This is a great opportunity to receive training and be certified from home, avoiding travel. If you are interested in the cohort click on the link above and register.  The cohort is a way to complete all of the training, be mentored and get evaluated online.