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.

  • Practical Riding: Basic Dressage & Show jumping (Novice/D, 90cm SJ, FEI 1* Eventing)

    Stable Management: Basic horse care and welfare, stabled and at grass. Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology. Recognise health and ill health. Basic first aid for horses.

    Coaching: 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.

  • Practical Riding: 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)

    Stable Management: Awareness of horse health and fitness. Fitting of equipment for work and competition. Management of injuries.

    Coaching: 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)

  • Practical Riding: Experience to Advanced level of the discipline.
    (Advanced Medium/S Dressage, 1.40m SJ, 4* Eventing)

    Stable Management: Manage horses to maintain health and fitness. Manage people to enable progression and efficient business management.

    Coaching: 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)

Matrix Guidelines

  • Activity: Coaching with responsibility, in a supported environment, preferably under the supervision of a Level 2 or 3 Coach.

    May Include Work With: Novice riders, children recreational riders.

    Status: Supported by a more senior coach.

    Workplace: Club, College, Riding School, recommended or approved by the National Federation and/or Government.

    Recommended Training Time: Minimum age – 18 years. 2 years full time training or education.

  • Activity: Coaching independently with responsibility in all aspects of teaching.

    May Include Work With: Range of riders both recreational and/or competition. All ages.

    Status: Supporting Level 1 Coach. Coaching for Novice/Elementary competitions. Planning weekly sessions. Awareness of horse health, fitness, fitting of saddlery.

    Workplace: Club, College, Riding School, recommended or approved by the National Federation and/or Government

    Recommended Training Time: Minimum age – 20 years. 2 years further training from Level 1.

  • Activity: Independent Master Coach.

    May Include Work With: All

    Status: Supporting Levels 1 & 2 Coach. Competitive disciplines to Advanced level of the discipline. Preparation of annual plans for competition riders.

    Workplace: Travelling Coach. Large Centre

    Recommended Training Time: Minimum age – 22 years. 2 years further training from Level 2.

Eligibility

  • International Level 1:

    • (N/A)

    International Level 2:

    • EA Level 1 Dressage

    International Level 3:

    • EA Level 2 Dressage

    International Expert:

    • EA Level 3 Dressage. EA Level 3 Eventing. EA Level 3 Show Jumping

  • International Level 1:

    • (N/A)

    International Level 2:

    • (N/A)

    International Level 3:

    • ORUN 4 Wedstrijdsport

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • (N/A)

    International Level 2:

    • BSCC L2 Show Jumping, BDCC L2 Dressage, BECC L2 Eventing: All Endorsed by UKCC

    International Level 3:

    • BSCC L3 Show Jumping, BDCC L3 Dressage, BECC L3 Eventing: All Endorsed by UKCC

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

Note: IGEQ passports are issued at 3 levels, therefore holders of qualifications listed in the International Expert column (below) will receive a Level 3 passport. The higher qualification should be shown on the Endorsement Page of the passport. It is important to note that instructors will be recognised in another member country at the level of their passport and are NOT eligible to receive a certificate at the same level from another Federation. Harmonisation does not give the right to demand a further certificate at the same level but it may be possible to take the next level examination if desired.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Only holders of qualifications on the list are eligible to apply for a passport. NO other qualifications are eligible. If a member federation wishes to amend or add qualifications to the list, they should contact the Secretary.