EQUESTRIAN COACHES TRAINING PROGRAMME

Welcome to the Equestrian Coaches Training Programme!

​​​​​​​Scroll down to find the application forms and guides you need.

​​​​​​​Mission Statement:

Our mission is to offer an integrated Training Programme that empowers Pony Club coaches to enhance their teaching skills, and knowledge, and attain recognised qualifications.

Objectives:

- Elevate coaching standards at all levels for our members by establishing an effective, coordinated coaching system across all Pony Clubs.
- Provide training for Branch-level coaches through individuals qualified by this Programme.
- Bestow certified qualifications to coaches as both an incentive and a means to boost their self-esteem.

Aims:

Our program aims to help coaches:

- Boost their confidence and knowledge in Pony Club teaching.
- Develop lesson and rally plans that are safe, progressive, effective, and enjoyable.
- Extract maximum value from the New Zealand Pony Club Manuals and other recommended reading materials.

Level:


What makes this program truly exceptional:

  • It might be the world's pioneering initiative of its kind.

  • It encompasses a thorough, self-contained package harmonizing with NZPCA Manuals 1, 2, and 3.

  • It caters to coaches worldwide, regardless of their geographical location.

  • It follows a self-paced model that encourages personal achievement.

  • It fosters a self-sustaining cycle by introducing 'teaching to teach' elements, empowering coaches to educate others.

  • Our tutors and assessors are extensively trained, well-supported, and overseen by the NZPCA.

Coaching Modules:

In response to Pony Club coaches' aspirations to align with the level they teach, the Coaches Training Programme presents individual component modules. These modules can be undertaken in any sequence and operate independently, not constituting a qualification within the Equestrian Coaches Training Programme. Modules can also be cross-credited, providing an option for instructors aiming to join the Coaching Training Programme.

History:

Initiated in 1991, this program fills a genuine need for Pony Club Coaches aiming to advance their teaching abilities. Developed by the New Zealand Pony Clubs Association's Training Committee in collaboration with the National Coaching Panel – including esteemed professionals like Mesdames S. Dickens QSM, K. Hogan, E. Knox-Thompson QSM, and Mrs. J. Howard, all holders of the British Horse Society's Instructors' Certificate [BHSI].

Explore Our Coaching Courses:

Our coaching courses offer a wide range of options for aspiring coaches at different proficiency levels.

You have the opportunity to be trained by National and Association Coaches across all tiers. Coaches who have successfully completed the ECTP can guide and train others at D/D+ and C levels.

You can access a list of these ECTP Coaches who are equipped to conduct courses on this page.

To arrange coaching courses, Clubs/Branches can directly connect with the coaches of their choice.

To ensure effective learning and ample practical experience, courses led by ECTP qualified coaches maintain limited participant numbers.

This approach guarantees substantial 'hands-on' practice and fosters an optimal learning environment. Not exceeding the recommended number of participants for these courses is essential.

ECTP Forms & Information