Competition Coach Qualifications
Competition Coach Examination Minimum Requirements
Note: IGEQ passports for Discipline Competition Coach are currently issued specifically for Dressage, Show Jumping or Eventing. A Discipline Competition Coach passport therefore is not interchangeable or transferable with a Riding (All Round) Instructor Passport. If a person holds both (or all) qualifications, they must decide which type of passport they require.
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Basic Dressage & Show jumping (Novice/D, 90cm SJ, FEI 1* Eventing) | Basic horse care and welfare, stabled and at grass. Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology. Recognise health and ill health. Basic first aid for horses. | Basic communication skills.
Ability to identify different learning style of riders. Ability to work with and assist under direction of other coach. Understanding of when to seek assistance from a more senior coach. |
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2 |
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Basic lungeing for exercise or veterinary inspection. Past record of experience to Intermediate level of the discipline. (Elementary/L Dressage, 1.20m SJ, FEI 2* Eventing) | Awareness of horse health and fitness. Fitting of equipment for work and competition.
Management of injuries. |
Groups or individuals.
Ability to show a range of delivery skills to adapt to the rider’s learning style. Technical knowledge to Intermediate level of the discipline. (Elementary/L Dressage, 1.20m SJ or 2* Eventing) |
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3 |
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Experience to Advanced level of the discipline.
(Advanced Medium/S Dressage, 1.40m SJ, 4* Eventing) |
Manage horses to maintain health and fitness.
Manage people to enable progression and efficient business management. |
Advanced level of competence in delivery of education.
Technical knowledge to Advanced level of the discipline. (Advanced Medium/S Dressage, 1.40 SJ, 4* Eventing) |
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Matrix Guidelines
Level | Activity | May Include Work With | Status | Workplace | Recommended Training Time |
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1 | Coaching with responsibility, in a supported environment, preferably under the supervision of a Level 2 or 3 Coach. |
Novice riders, children recreational riders. |
Supported by a more senior coach. |
Club, College, Riding School, recommended or approved by the National Federation and/or Government. |
Minimum age – 18 years. 2 years full time training or education. |
2 | Coaching independently with responsibility in all aspects of teaching. |
Range of riders both recreational and/or competition. All ages. |
Supporting Level 1 Coach. Coaching for Novice/Elementary competitions. Planning weekly sessions. Awareness of horse health, fitness, fitting of saddlery. |
Club, College, Riding School, recommended or approved by the National Federation and/or Government |
Minimum age – 20 years. 2 years further training from Level 1. |
3 | Independent Master Coach. |
All |
Supporting Levels 1 & 2 Coach. Competitive disciplines to Advanced level of the discipline. Preparation of annual plans for competition riders. |
Travelling Coach. Large Centre |
Minimum age – 22 years. 2 years further training from Level 2. |
Eligibility
Country | International Level 1 | International Level 2 | International Level 3 | International Expert |
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Netherlands | ORUN 4 Wedstrijdsport |
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United Kingdom | BSCC L2 Show Jumping, BDCC L2 Dressage, BECC L2 Eventing: All Endorsed by UKCC |
BSCC L3 Show Jumping, BDCC L3 Dressage, BECC L3 Eventing: All Endorsed by UKCC |
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Australia |
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EA Level 1 Dressage
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EA Level 2 Dressage
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EA Level 3 Dressage. EA Level 3 Eventing. EA Level 3 Show Jumping
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