Other BC Coaching Programs

For group riding instructors dealing with progressive skill building in all levels of riders, both in the arena and on the trail. Certification may be earned in English and/or Western disciplines; minimum age for assistant certification is 16, minimum age for instructor certification is 18. Eight levels of certification may be earned in both English and Western disciplines, ranging from assistant instructor to CHA clinician. Level of certification is the sole discretion of the clinic staff.

For more information visit the Certified Horsemanship Association website.

For those ready to become certified vaulting coaches, the EVA offers a weekend evaluation and certification course. Following the evaluation clinic, candidates will complete a practical and a theoretical examination. Certification as a vaulting coach also requires the candidate to complete the NCCP Level 1 theory course, the EVA lunging course and a standard First Aid course.

For more information visit the Vault Canada Website.

The Provincial Trainer’s Program concentrates on the practical introduction to coaching in this sport. The Trainer will be competent in all aspects of safety, skill development, physical preparation of the athlete and the horse and the “role of the Trainer.”

For more information visit the Vault Canada, Vaulter Training Program.

A CanTRA Coach certificate will be granted to Instructors after completion of a set of tasks which they will be required to accomplish with a maximum 3 – year period. Five years experience is required for a part-time CTRI and 3 years if full-time.

The CTRI level that is granted by passing the Provincial Basic Instructor level (and the CanTRA exam) will not be eligible for CanTRA Coach certification. CanTRA Coach will only be granted to those with an Equine Canada (formerly CEF) Coach 1 certificate (English or Western) or International Certification Passport.

For more information about this and other CANTRA Instructor programs, visit the CANTRA website.

The Equestrian Passport offers easy to carry confirmation of instructor qualifications (useful both at home and overseas) and is available only to those holding eligible qualifications in riding, driving and vaulting through their own national equestrian federation. Therapeutic instructors must hold a Level 1 riding qualification listed on the exams matrix page qualification to be eligible for a passport.

It enables instructors to have their qualifications confirmed and immediately recognized in all IGEQ member countries, thus easing the difficulties of teaching in other parts of the world and reassuring employers. The passport also reassures prospective employers that the holder is properly qualified and to what level.

Level 3 Passport holders, meeting set criteria, may apply to be nominated by their Federation for acceptance onto the FEI Accredited Trainers’ List. Those accredited and accepted onto this list will then be eligible to be invited to take FEI courses in developing countries and become mentors to those FNs.

For more information about International Trainers Passports, visit the International Equestrian Qualifications Website, or Visit Equestrian Canada’s Website.

This program does not provide certification at any level or discipline. The Recognition is based on merit, success, and/or current certification under existing organizations. Provincial Recognition will not be acknowledged outside of British Columbia.

What is a HCBC Provincially Recognized Coach/Instructor?

Provincial Recognition may be granted to a HCBC member in good standing who applies for recognition and meets the published criteria (see separate document). This coach may be certified/recognized by a number of organizations including EC, CHA, Pony Club, Vault, CANTRA or IGEQ. Recognized coaches may also be uncertified, but recognized by experience, success or other contributing factors (see requirements). Recognized coaches may be on the pathway to certification.

A HCBC Recognized Coach will hold SafeSport and Concussion training, EPIC, and Standard First Aid. Additionally, the coach will be bound by the viaSport Code of Conduct.

Why is HCBC creating Provincial Coach Recognition?

There are many uncertified coaches in BC that are actively working with students as well as taking them to competitions. These coaches, for a multitude of reasons, are not considering certification. To follow the principles of SafeSport and meet any upcoming viaSport guidelines for Coaching and Competition, HCBC is proactively creating a method of identifying and recognizing uncertified coaches. Any coach who is taking part in the Provincial Recognition program will have SafeSport training and screening that is at the National Standard. With this, students, parents and other stakeholders can be assured that the Provincially Recognized coach, although not certified, meets a Provincial Standard of screening.

HCBC would also recognize coaches who are certified by other agencies or disciplines and ask these coaches to also meet the Safe Sport standards. The end goal is to have all BC Equestrian Coaches and Instructors trained and screened in SafeSport principles and ensure that all BC Equestrians have access to quality coaching.

Coaches who already have files at HCBC with certifications such as CHA, Vault or CANTRA will have the opportunity to submit the screening documents and be given Recognized Coach Status. They may choose not to submit the screening documents and they will remain listed on the HCBC site, but they will not have the Recognized Coach logo or status.

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