Welcome
Please note there is a large amount of very helpful information on this site and we strongly urge you to visit all the pages, including details of forthcoming events and member countries, which has hot links to federation web sites.
The International Group for Equestrian Qualifications (IGEQ) is an independent voluntary organisation of national equestrian federations (FNs) worldwide (currently 32), which has compared and harmonised equestrian instructor qualifications. An Equestrian Passport is available for instructors of riding, driving, vaulting and therapeutic, with eligible certification (click here for information) , which confirms and recognises the holders' qualifications, enabling recognition and acceptance in IGEQ member countries (subject to national legal requirements).. (For a full history of IGEQ since it started in 1992 click here)
Mission statement:
"To develop, promote & maintain equestrian qualifications"
The aims of IGEQ are:
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Increase membership to promote professional training and education of equestrian instructors
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All equestrian instructors to be educated and gain a recognised professional qualification and IGEQ passport
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All FNs to offer instructors the opportunity to gain a qualification harmonised and recognised by IGEQ
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Offer instructor and examiner training clinics
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Keep abreast of developments which affect instructors
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Encourage continuing professional development of instructors
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Protect the interests of professional instructors
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Cooperate positively with other equestrian organisations eg the FEI, FRDI, FITE & FEIP to promote equestrian qualifications
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All FNs to offer IGEQ passport
To achieve these aims IGEQ offers:
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Promote membership of IGEQ, e.g. the opportunity to access a wealth of knowledge/expertise
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Encourage FNs to join
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Promote the IGEQ Passport for instructors
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Encourage, help, support and assist FNs wishing to introduce/develop examination/qualification systems, based on IGEQ matrix
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Assist FNs to harmonise their qualifications with IGEQ matrix to be eligible for IGEQ passport
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Provide the means for FNs to access help and guidance from established/ experienced FNs
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Identify and share best practice
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Opportunity to visit established national centres and observe their facilities/organisation
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Access to education & exams for those with no access to a qualification system
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Quality Assurance observation of exams by invitation to maintain standards and offer help/advice if requested.
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Corporate items (ties/scarves/badges) available for passport holders (click here for details)
Better Teaching = Better Riding = Better Horse Care = Happy Horses!
Postal Address:
IGEQ, 396 Nuneaton Road, Bulkington, Warwickshire CV12 9RR. United Kingdom
To send email click here: IGEQemail
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