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English Certification

ENGLISH  COACH 1

Information Package

Thank you for your interest in the Canadian Equestrian Federation English Coaching Certification  Program!

The administration of the English Coach 1 and 2 of the CEF Coaching Certification Program is the  responsibility of Horse Council BC. The Evaluations and Examinations are coordinated through our office as well as the updating and maintaining of the  database as to who is a "current" or "non-current" coach. If you have any  questions regarding this information, please do not hesitate to call the Horse Council BC Coaching Administrator at (604)504-0245 or (604)856-4304, Fax: (604)504-0248 Toll Free: 1-800-345-8055 E-mail: hcbc_coach@uniserve.com

WHAT IS A COACH  1?

The English Coach 1  is a dedicated enthusiastic person capable of teaching at the beginner level.  This level stresses safety, basic horsemanship and teaching abilities. Basic teaching abilities should include patience in working with beginners,  encouragement of students to enjoy riding as well as knowledge of the basic  principles of riding. Safety must be stressed in such a way as to promote respect but not fear of the horse. Safety measures taught should include safe  dress and tack, safe horse handling from the ground and when mounted, and road safety.

HOW TO GET STARTED

The minimum age for  a coach candidate is 18 years as of January 1st of the  current year. The  following are the requirements that must be completed or  obtained prior to taking an Evaluation:

- Obtaining a Horse  Council BC Senior membership

- Acquiring a  current First Aid certificate

- Have the Mentor Coach complete a Mentor Reference form and send it to the Horse Council BC office.

- Have a Criminal  Record Search completed

- Obtaining a CEF  Senior (if competing at approved shows) or Associate (if  not competing at approved shows)              membership

- Have a Grade 10  education or equivalent (mature applicants will be considered on their own  merit)

- Complete the English Rider 1, 2 and 3 courses and obtain certificates in  each

- Obtain 10 hours of teaching experience under a certified coach, preferably a Coach  2

- Purchase and study the English Coach 1 Manual and the Stable Management in Canada Manual (these can be         ordered from Horse Council BC)

- Completing a National Coaching Certification Program Level 1 Theory Course

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