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General Information

Candidate Considerations and What You Need to Know about Challenging Exams and Submitting Results

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Joining the Equestrian NS - Club Memberships

Clubs and associations submit an annual application to become Equestrian NS Member Clubs

HorsePlay.app (Ride & Drive Rewards)

HorsePlay App - Our Rewards Program for Riders & Drivers -- Click / Tap enabled QR codes at bottom of page --

Over the past year, we have been working with other provinces and developers to create an amazing new APP to track your horse activity - HORSEPLAY is finally here! Horseplay will replace our original Ride and Drive Rewards program, allowing you to record your horse activity and be entered for a chance to win prizes.

The Horseplay app conveniently allows you to track your activity and connect with friends. We encourage anyone 13 years and older to sign up and use the app. If you wish to be entered into the draws for prizes, you must be a current Equestrian Nova Scotia member and be a Nova Scotia resident.

Don't worry - we are recognizing your logged-activity from the original program and you can achieve your rewards there too! Simply submit your paper copy logged-activity hours to us by December 31, 2024 and we will honour your achievements. Prizes, Prizes, Prizes!

For every 10 ...

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 ...

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 ...