Become a Coach

The Equestrian Australia coaching pathway offers a rewarding career, with opportunities to teach groups, at a riding school, individuals, and from your own property. When accredited, you have the opportunity to access comprehensive insurance, ongoing training and education opportunities.  

Why Be?

Becoming a coach can enable you to run your own equestrian business, facility and even allow you to become a high level official or judge.  

Learn more about how to become an accredited Coach by reading on.

The Equestrian Australia coaching pathway is a world-respected endeavour which includes components in equine management, riding, and coaching essentials to minimum standards of horse welfare and practice.
The programme is Internationally recognised. Once the coaching aspect is complete, you have the opportunity to apply for an Equestrian Passport from the International Group for Equestrian Qualifications (IGEQ). This means that your qualifications will be recognised and accepted in IGEQ member countries, making it easier to teach in other parts of the world (subject to national legal requirements).

INTRODUCTORY PATHWAY

THE INTRODUCTORY PATHWAY MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE COMMENCING YOUR COACHING EDUCATION.

 

STAGE 1A

provides

HORSE MANAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION

The introductory horse management course covers the basic concepts of horse management, with each module paying close attention to the safety of the horse and handler.

STAGE 1B

provides

RIDING

INTRODUCTION

The Introductory Equestrian General Riding book covers the basic concepts of equestrian riding, essential to the provision of minimum standards of horse and rider welfare and safety.

STAGE 2

provides

COACHING

INTRODUCTION

The introductory coaching course covers the basic concepts of coaching in an equestrian environment, essential to the provision of minimum standards of horse and participant welfare and safety.

NEXT STEPS

BECOME A COACH

BECOME A COACH

BECOME A LEVEL ONE COACH

A Level One Coaching course is designed for riders and coaches wanting to improve their ability up to entry level competition in Dressage, Jumping, Eventing, Show Horse, Carriage Driving and Vaulting.  

BECOME A LEVEL TWO COACH

A Level Two course is designed for riders and coaches in high level competition in Olympic disciplines.  

BECOME A LEVEL THREE COACH

A Level 3 Coach is the ultimate aspiration for coaches and is the highest qualification available.  

BECOME AN EDUCATOR

BECOME AN SSTA

SSTAs are the first level of coaching educators and are endorsed to assess and teach the Introductory Riding and Horse Management Certificates.

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BECOME A COACH EDUCATOR

Coach Educators are the top level of assessors and the coaching pathway. They are endorsed to assess introductory, level 1 and Level 2 Riding, Horse Management and Coaching Course workbooks.

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FAST TRACKING OPPORTUNITIES

There are fast tracking opportunities available for riders who have competed to a certain level, or for applicants who have relevant alternate course experience.

Learn about fast tracking options.