Vaulting Instructor Qualifications

Vaulting Instructor Examinations
Minimum Requirements

Level	Horse	Vaulter	Horse	Vaulter
1	To work with a trained horse in all three gaits/paces.	To train leisure Vaulters, beginners up to D level in compulsories and freestyle. .	Basic anatomy and physiology of the horse. Recognising signs of good and ill health. Caring for the horse in routine situations.	Knowledge of the code of ethics.
2	To choose, school and develop a horse to be used for vaulting. Recognise and correct faults.	To train Vaulters up to A level in compulsories and freestyle. Communicate well with others.	Further anatomy and physiology. Recognise lameness and take suitable action. Develop and maintain fitness for competition work	Knowledge of rules and guidelines. All aspects of social, technical and psychological preparation for competitions.
3	To train and school a horse to its full potential	To train and educate to a person's full potential and in complete harmony with the horse	Knowledge of management of the horse, maintaining health and fitness	Complete knowledge of the Vaulter, allowing him/her to perform to the best of their ability

VAULTING INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS – MATRIX GUIDELINES

Level	Activity	May Include Work With:	Status	Workplace	Recommended Training Time
1	Work under supervision of a Level 2 or Level 3 trainer.	Leisure vaulters, young vaulters, beginners. Basic training on ponies and horses. Precondition for training in the therapeutic field	Training of leisure vaulters. Training to D level	Clubs or riding centres recommended or recognised by the National Federation and/or Government.	Minimum age-18 years Training time - 2 years
2	Independent Vaulting Trainer	Train to A Level - both compulsory and freestyle.	Instruction of trainers of Level 1. Training of groups from A-C level. Training of individual vaulters	Clubs, riding centres or riding schools recommended or recognised by the National Federation and/or Government.	Minimum age-21 years Training time - 3 years training and experience from Level 1.
3	Independent Master Trainer	All.	Training of Level 1 and Level 2 trainers. International level vaulters.	Freelance instructor or large centre.	Minimum age-24 years Training time - 3 years training and experience from Level 2.