Keeping Current as a Coach
National standards for equestrian instructor/coaching programs are developed by Equestrian Canada (EC) in conjunction with the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC). As a certified EC instructor/coach one can take advantage of substantial savings on insurance policies. However, this certification must be kept “current” to do so. Once an individual is certified as an EC instructor/coach, it is important that certain certification elements are maintained to retain a “current” status.
To remain "current" NCCP Certified, an instructor/coach must:
Hold a current and valid Equestrian NS Membership ; Attend the our Coach Symposium every three years. Provide proof of a current Standard First Aid with level C CPR Provide proof of an acceptable criminal record check (vulnerable sector) - renewable every 3 years Hold a current and valid Equestrian Canada Sport License – at required level (minimum Bronze); Provide proof of Professional Development (PD) credits required for the specific stream of ...
Industry Equine Directory
Welcome to the Equestrian NS Equine Directory!
Equestrian NS is pleased to provide you with a list of Equine Businesses and Companies via our On-line Equine Directory. The Directory links are found on the left side bar of this page.
To be added to the Equestrian NS Equine Directory please download the Equine Directory Profile Form here and submit it to the Equestrian NS Office. If you have any questions please email [email protected] . There are two profile options for the Equine Directory: Basic Listing (Free) and Extended Profile Listing (Annual Fee). The details of what is included for each listing option is listed on the Equine Directory Profile Form . Equine Directory Disclaimer
The information in our directory is supplied by the individuals and associations. Listings in the directory are provided for informational purposes and not as a endorsement by Equestrian NS.
Individuals and associations are asked to update the information as it changes as well as notify the ...
Learn To Ride/Drive
Learn to Ride/Drive
The Learn to Ride/Drive Program provides the opportunity for individuals of all ages to learn best practices for safe and enjoyable experiences handling, riding and/or driving horses. The purpose of this program is to produce safe and knowledgeable horse people. Whether you are interested in tracking your progress or becoming a certified coach, this program will provide guidance with progressive skill development through the levels.
Through this non-competitive certification program, both participatory and competitive riders are rewarded with Certificates of Achievement for advancing their learning. For more information on athlete development, The Long Term Equestrian Development provides a valuable resource for athletes, coaches and parents. Click here for more information .
The English Rider Level 1 to 10 program has been tailored to assist athletes who seek to further their riding skills on the flat but do not wish to continue over fences. Candidates will have the ...
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Thank you and welcome to our community this year!
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You can ac cess other membership benefits via our website at equestriannovascotia.ca
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When you view or print the membership card online, it is marked as completed in our system so a card will not be mailed out.
Please feel free to contact [email protected] if you experience issues regarding your card access or any other membership inquiries.
Individual/Family Membership
Equestrian Nova Scotia Memberships Join NOW! Anyone involved with horses can benefit from an Equestrian Nova Scotia membership. Whether you are a coach, official, competitor or a recreational rider, there is value in it for you! Individual Membership
Available to juniors (under 18 years) and seniors (18+ years as of January 1). Family Membership
Available to spouses and/or the junior aged children of either/both spouses. Juniors are defined as children 18 years of age & under in the calendar year. If the child/sibling turns 19 in the calendar year, an individual membership is required. Spouses may include those who are cohabiting, but not married by law; those who are married, but do not use the same surname; legal guardian(s) of a junior aged member. Refer a Friend and Save!
CURRENT MEMBERS - Refer NEW members for a credit of $5 towards your next year's membership. You can refer enough NEW members to get your next membership for FREE!* The new member must provide your Equestrian NS # in the ...
Find-A-Business-Service
Welcome to the Equestrian NS Equine Directory!
We are pleased to provide a list of Equine Businesses/Service Providers via our Equine Directory. You can search the listing by category, city, or region of the province using the drop down menus below.
To be added to our Equine Directory please download the Equine Directory Profile Form here and submit it to our office. Please see form for more details. If you have any questions please email [email protected] .
Equine Directory Disclaimer: The information in our directory is supplied by the individuals/associations. Directory listings are provided for informational purposes and not as an endorsement by Equestrian NS. Individuals and associations are asked to update the information as it changes as well as notify us if they should be removed from the directory.
Advertising Opportunites
We have opportunities for members and equine related groups to advertise to Equestrian NS members.
Equine Directory Profile
This listing on our website provides two options: Basic Profile (free) or Enhanced Profile (annual fee). The Basic Profile allows for specific information to be posted while the enhanced profile includes more information including a logo or picture. Profiles can be listed in multiple categories related to the organization's programs/services. To access this option, complete the Equine Directory Profile Form and submit it to our office by email, fax, or mail.
Advertising in our E-newsletters
This ad space reaches over 3000 members and provides two options for ad space: Header Banner Ad or Side Banner Ad. We are flexible with the schedule allowing for weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or other intervals.
Advertising in our annual report
This report is sent to all members in September and provides many options from business card size ads to full page ...
Governance
2023/24 Equestrian NS Board of Directors
President : Krista (Kris) Foley [email protected]
Vice President : Katarin MacLeod
Treasurer : Barbie Lewis
Secretary : Val McDermott
Director of Recreation :
Adrienne Smith
Director of Education :
Krista (Kris) Foley
Director of Competitions :
Lesley Langley
Director of Clubs:
Melissa MacDonald
Director of Industry :
Barbie Lewis
Directors-at-Large :
Val McDermott
Kim Fortin
Kate Howarth
Katarin MacLeod
Mary-Clare McLaren
Andy Woolaver Equestrian NS Committees
If you are interested in volunteering your time on one or more of our Committees listed below, please complete the Committee Interest Form and submit it to the our Office. -Marketing Committee
-Para-Equestrian Committee
-Recreation Committee
-Industry Committee
-Policy Committee
-Nomination Committee
-Competitions and Officials Committee
-Multi-Disciplinary ...
Certification Process
Register as a Candidate
Once you have determined the coaching stream that suits you and your skills, the first step is to contact us at [email protected] to register as a coach candidate. Please provide your name, Equestrian NS number (if available), and the certification in which you wish to register. There is no fee to register.
There is no timeframe for which to complete your certification. Whether you plan to move toward evaluation very soon, or years down the road, putting your name forward as a candidate will allow us to notify you of clinics, workshops, mentoring days and evaluations scheduled in your geographic area.
Once we receive your registration, we will set up an Equestrian NS coaching file and invite you to our coach classroom. Coach Classroom We have created a google classroom for each coaching stream/context to guide candidates through the pre-requisites and program requirements for certification. The classroom also includes "assignments" where you submit the ...
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High School Personal Development Program
[Image Description: High School Credit Program Poster - click here to download] Equestrian NS Instructor Certification
In partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Education, our members have been provided the opportunity to utilize the NCCP Western and English Instructor Coaching Certification program as a High School Personal Development Grade 10 Credit that is applied to the official high school transcript.
Students may begin the program as early as grade 9 and can continue the program throughout high school. Getting Started
Students wishing to take part in this program must complete the program registration form. The registration form and other documents for the program are available from the links below.
After successfully completing the prerequisites, training and evaluation, students will be issued the necessary accreditation documents for submission to their school guidance counselor. The deadline for submission is June 1st ...
Return / Refund Policy
Equestrian NS’s goal is to ensure that you are completely satisfied with your purchase from our online store. When you receive your package, we ask that you examine it closely to ensure satisfactory condition of your order. If you are not satisfied with your order, you may exchange it in person or by mail. We would be pleased to exchange most items you buy online, up to 7 days after your receive your order.
All products purchased must be returned in their original purchase condition to:
Equestrian Nova Scotia
5516 Spring Garden Road 4th Floor
Halifax NS B3J 1G6
IMPORTANT: In the event that a returned order has missing items, the order may be refused, or those missing items will not be replaced during the exchange.
NOTE: Prior to shipping your product for exchange, please notify the Equestrian NS office at 1-902-425-5450 ext. 337 or [email protected] . For in-person exchanges, please contact the office in order to ensure a staff person will be available to serve you.
Results
Results
Click on the image to access the Scotia Series Results. Results are updated throughout the year. If you see any errors in the results throughout the season please notify our Program Manager at [email protected] or 902-425-5450 ext. 342. Please see the current Scotia Series Rulebook for the results period for the year end awards and the Provincial Championships. Following the results period for year-end awards, there will be a short final review period before year-end awards are finalized. Keep an eye on the Equestrian NS E-news and Social Media for more information.
Click here to access 2023 Scotia Series Awards
Equestrian Canada Results Click on the title to access Equestrian Canada Results. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Equestrian Canada at 1-866-282-8395.
P'tit Trot
P'tit Trot
P'tit Trot is an exciting program for children who love horses and want to learn about horseback riding while caring for their horse at the same time.
Designed for children aged 5 to 12 years old new to the sport, the P'tit Trot manuals- one each for the English and Western disciplines - are fully illustrated throughout and introduces children to the basics of English or Western Riding and learning how to care for a horse or pony using the colourful drawings and amusing antics of P'tit Trot.
Parents and coaches are invited to use this entertaining and educational presentation that is ideal for horse lovers. It can also be used to prepare and support the activities offered at riding camps and as a precursor to the English or Western Learn to Ride Programs.
A special THANK YOU is extended to our colleagues at Cheval Quebec for developing and sharing this amazing program with us.
Contact us at [email protected] for more information or ...
Coach Certification
What Does It Mean To Be A Certified Equestrian Coach
Canada's equestrians, both new and experienced, are looking for direction and guidance that can be found through a mentor or coach. These individuals play a role that brings together the love of a sport with skill and learning. As with many sports, the coaches who impart information and help develop the skills that set athletes up for success also need to be cultivated and developed. We are your partner to help you develop your coaching skills.
We administer the programs recognized by, and in partnership with, the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and Equestrian Canada (EC). The Coaching Program includes the disciplines of Driving, English and Western, including training opportunities and competency based evaluation for certification.
What Is The Coaching Program
In general, The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is a federal government-initiated program designed to give the public knowledgeable and ...
Scotia-Series
Participate in Nova Scotia’s multi-discipline competition series to make your way to Provincial Championships and earn points for year-end awards! Competition Managers are supported with our unique on-line competition management system that will meet all your needs! Contact us at 1-800-263-2410 or [email protected] if you wish to sanction your competition as Equestrian NS Scotia Series! Scotia Series designed to promote and encourage participation in western, english, hunter, hack, jumper, dressage, and driving disciplines across Nova Scotia. The program supports community horse clubs, generating interest and encourages athletes and coaches to achieve personal success at competitions at an introductory or grassroots level. We support and facilitate the activities that take place at qualifying events to ensure athletes of all ages, have the opportunity to compete. Scotia Series rewards athletes and their horse for their dedication by recognizing their efforts at the local, district and ...
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Thank you.
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Staff
Staff
Terms of Service
This is our current Terms of Service, last updated 2022-12-10.
Club/Association Membership and Benefits
Club Membership
Offered on a calendar-year basis, our Club/Association Membership is available to equine/equestrian discipline or breed clubs/associations. Members have representation on the Equestrian NS Board of Directors via the designated Club Director position. 2024 Equestrian NS Club/Association Membership Application Insurance Requirements Although there is a minimum criteria to join us, clubs/associations are required to have commercial general liability insurance coverage, (minimum coverage limit of $2,000,000). The policy is to include Equestrian NS as an "additional insured". We highly recommend that member clubs/associations carry Directors' and Officers' Liability insurance. Our insurance partner, ACERA Insurance, can meet equine breed or discipline clubs and associations' insurance needs. Two types of insurance offered specifically for clubs and associations are : Commercial General Liability Insurance - Insurance that protects the organization, board members, volunteers, employees and ...
E-newsletter
E-Newsletter
Contact our team to be added to our E-news list to stay up to date on all the latest news!
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Provincial Organizations
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National Organizations
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For the Kids
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Sport & Coaching
Sport Nova Scotia
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Funding Initiatives/Programs
We strive to provide funding where available to members to help further their equine education and pursuits. Below are funding opportunities available for current members. Financial Aid/Equipment Support Programs Kidsport Provide grants to help cover the costs of registration fees so that all kids aged 18 and under can play a season of sport. Jump Start Funding to help cover the costs associated with your child's sport or physical activity.
Athlete Funding Long Term Equestrian Development (LTED) Bursary Program Deadline: March 1st Awarded to athletes who best demonstrate a continuing commitment towards skill development. Up to four bursaries of $500.00 each are awarded annually to Equestrian NS members who exemplify a commitment to personal long term equestrian athlete development. Application: LTED Bursary Educational Bursary Program Deadline: May 1st To support the post-secondary educational endeavours of our young members, we have developed the Educational Bursary Program. This program provides up to ...
