Equestrian SA runs equestrian coaching courses under the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS). The courses begin at Introductory level which is aimed at coaches who want to specialise in coaching beginners, and go to Level 3 which is the highest standard of accreditation and is for coaches who work in the high performance areas and/or coach elite riders.
At present Equestrian Australia offers coach accreditation in:
General Dressage
Eventing Jumping
Vaulting Carriage Driving
The theory components of EA coach training are delivered in a flexible home-study manner using comprehensive workbooks and recommended reading. Practical study may be with done with coaches, Coach Educators or other industry experts. Assessments for theory and practical are performed by EA Coach Educators either in a formal workshop setting or in a one-on-one setting using the prescribed activity slips in each EA workbook.
Frequently Asked Questions for Educational Pathways
Coaching Enquiries
1. What to do if you are interested in becoming a coach?
- Need to be an EA member
- Need to have a current WWC check conducted at your own expense (apply via DCSI online and follow the prompts)
- Need to be over 18 years of age
- Need to have a current first aid certificate which includes CPR
- Complete the drugs in sport introductory course online through ASADA
2. Before you start you will need to:
- Purchase the work books for EA Introductory Horse Management & Introductory Riding. Digital copies can be purchased here: CLICK HERE
3. Contact an EA Coach Educator or SSTA (Skill Specific Trainer and Assessor)
Look on the Equestrian Australia Website for this and other information via: https://www.equestrian.org.au
Once in the equestrian Australia webpage:
- click on the menu on the right hand side of the menu
- click on Education in the drop down list
- click on I AM A COACH
- click on COACHES GETTING STARTED in the top left hand navy square and scroll down for all of the information required
If you need to find a Coach Educator or SSTA:
- click on the menu on the right hand side of the menu
- click on Education in the drop down list
- click on I AM A COACH
- click on FIND A COACH in the second down navy square
- select your state SA and choose a Coach educator close to you.
4. If the person enquiring may be a candidate for Fast Tracking:
Once in the Equestrian Australia webpage:
- Click on the menu on the right hand side of the general menu
- Click on Education in the drop down list
- Click on I AM A COACH
- Click on COACHES GETTING STARTED in the top left hand navy square and scroll down to the bottom of this page
- Click on the red CLICK HERE link for fast tracking information and resources
5. If the person enquiring is a Lapsed Coach or Non Practicing Coach
Once in the equestrian Australia webpage:
- Click on the menu on the right hand side of the general menu
- Click on Education in the drop down list
- Click on I AM A COACH
- Click on RESOURCES in the drop down menu
- Scroll down the resources for coaches page to LAPSED AND NON-PRACTISING COACHES PROCESS and follow the FLOWCHART for your specific requirements to reregister as a coach
- If you have any queries regarding this process contact the Pathways Administrator at EA National Office, Phone: (02) 9763 2466
6. If the person enquiring is a registered coach they can contact the ESA Coaching Committee via email and we will respond to their query
Regarding updates - Coaches please note:
- an update is required every 3 years and it is your own responsibility to ensure that you have attended one in readiness for reregistration each year
- WWC checks need to be current and updated by yourself at your own expense online via DCSI and records kept, and notify EA
- First aid is current for 3 years and updated by yourself, records kept and EA notified
- Current EA membership
For urgent queries, complaints or correspondence please contact the Coaching Committee – [email protected]
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Further Coaching Information
Download the path to Becoming an EA Coach
For the EA Coaching Resource Order Form to order your Workbooks
For more information on Coaching (Coaches Forms & Resourses page)