Coaching Courses and Upgrades

2020/21 Continuing Education Opportunities

MHC Mini Master Classes

Are you on the EC Coaching Pathway, or thinking about it? Covid has put the brakes on many in-person coaching activities, so MHC's Coaching Committee has put together a series of Mini Master Classes to help you gain deeper knowledge on the expectations of Rider Challenge Examinations and Coach Evaluations. All classes are by Zoom and you will have chance to ask questions either live or through chat.

There are still 5 classes left in the session. All classes run from 6:00 p.m. to approximately 8:00 p.m. Registration deadlines apply and late entries are not permitted.

Individual Classes are $25 + GST each, prepaid. (Total $26.25)

Offered for English and Western riders (see table below)

Pease email mhc.admin@sportmanitoba.ca to book your classes and receive registration links; payment can be made by phoning with a credit card, or e-transferring to the same email address (no password required).

Once you receive the initial registration link please sign up for each individual session so that we have you on our reminder/registration list. When you sign up, you will receive the link to get into the applicable session. This is personal to you, and your entry to the session. Please enter the session at least 5 minutes prior to start time so the facilitator can keep to schedule.

Date of Master Class	*Topic* and package type	*Covering:*	*Registration deadline*
Session completed	Bandages (English & Western)	Stable wraps, Polo/Rundown, Shipping, Tail (Hauling/Show), Spider, Figure 8, Hoof, Exercise Wrap	Session completed
Session completed	Stable Management (English & Western)	Stable Management and Written tests for Levels 1-6 and 7-8, including the Challenge rubrics	Session completed
Session completed	Tack and Boots (English Package)	English tack and boot fitting	Session completed
Session completed	Tack and Boots (Western Package)	Western tack and boot fitting	Session completed
December 13	Equine Conformation (English & Western)	Correct conformation vs faults	Session completed
January 10	Unsoundness (English & Western)	Unsoundness as it relates to conformation	Session completed
January 17	Teeth (English & Western)	Aging horses and care of teeth	Registration closed
January 24	Lunging for Rider Levels (English Package)	Using the correct equipment and techniques	January 18
January 31	Lunging for Rider Levels (Western Package)	Using the correct equipment and techniques	January 25
February 7	Soft Skills (English & Western)	Managing Conflict and Dispute Resolution	February 1

Online Multi-Sport courses available through Sport Manitoba

Use the link in the blue header to access any of CAC's current courses.

Make Ethical Decisions is available online: Manitoba's next course is November 18 but the course may be attended from any province's calendar slot. Please sign into the Locker at coach.ca and click on the Calendar. An NCCP number is required.

English Rider Level 6, 7 or 8 Evaluations

Manitoba Horse Council arranges Rider Level evaluations for those competent riders who wish to challenge the Levels prior to going forward to Instructor or Competition Coach/Specialist. If you do not have your own coach who can refer you, please contact mhc.admin@sportmanitoba.ca to find out more. If you are working towards EC certified status, you will also be interested in a Coaching Camp - see below.

POSTPONED: until Spring 2021: In-person Westman Coaching Camp

Registration deadline ......

(Tentatively) To be held at WKM Stables, Hwy1, Alexander (22 km West of Brandon). NCCP Professional Development points available for some modules for certified coaches.

Sample Registration form here

Please note the registration form can be filled in on your computer and emailed directly to MHC by pressing the "submit" button. If you need a copy for your records, please print prior to sending. Technology will not allow the filled form to retain the information if you try and save it.

Prepare for your Instructor, Competition Coach or Competition Coach Specialist evaluation by attending camp to learn what is required to meet and exceed expectations in your evaluation. Modules included* are Stable Management, Lunging, Yearly Training Plan, Practical Teaching. Other modules may be available on request.

*Modules may be amended to accommodate registration numbers.

English Instructor Evaluation - Spring 2021

Location tba

Does your equestrian career plan include being an English Instructor? If you have achieved English Rider Level 6 or Pony Club C2 you can register for this evaluation.

Registration and Lesson Plans deadline is (tba) so register soon for time to work on your lesson plans.

Sample form: Instructor Evaluation Details

Sample form: Instructor Evaluation Registration Form (fillable PDF - please remember to SAVE before sending to us)

If you are still working towards Rider Level 6, check out the information and get a head start on some of the pre-requisites. If you feel your riding and stable management experience is at a high level, there is the opportunity to "challenge" Rider 6, 7 or 8 (ie go straight to that level without being tested individually at the lower levels. Ask your coach, or call MHC's office at 204-529-5718 or email mhc.admin@sportmanitoba.ca

English Rider Competition Coach Evaluation - Spring 2021

Sample form: English Competition Coach Detail

Sample form: English Competition Coach Registration Form (fillable PDF - please remember to print yourself a copy prior to submitting)

Western Rider Instructor Evaluation - Spring 2021

Does your career plan include being a Western Instructor? If you have achieved the EC Rider Level 4 you can register for this evaluation.

Reghistration date tba. Completed Lesson Plans (issued by the office on registration) and Emergency Action Plan tba.

Sample form: Western Instructor Detail

Sample form: Western Instructor Registration Form (fillable PDF - please remember to print yourself a copy prior to submitting)

If you are still working towards Rider Level 4, check out the information and get a head start on some of the pre-requisites. If you feel your riding and stable management experience is at a high level, there is the opportunity to "challenge" Rider 4 (ie go straight to that level without being tested individually at the lower levels). Ask your coach, or call MHC's office at 204-529-5718 or email mhc.admin@sportmanitoba.ca

Western Rider Competition Coach Evaluation - Spring 2021

The Competition Coach evaluates the rider skills involved in Western Rider Levels 1 to 4 and Intermediate Rider Basic Training; they may take students to competitions.

Sample form: Western Competition Coach Detail

Sample form: Western Competition Coach Registration Form (fillable PDF - please remember to print yourself a copy prior to submitting)

Equestrian Theory Workshop - 2021 dates to be advised

The 4-module Equestrian Theory Workshop will prepare you for evaluation as an Equestrian Canada Instructor or coach. Of interest to all those embarking on a coaching career.

Over two full days, you will learn to

Prepare a lesson plan to Equestrian Canada standards;
Analyze a rider’s performance
Develop, improve and enhance your teaching skills, including Lesson Planning
Prepare for the Make Ethical Decisions module prior to taking the online evaluation.

Sport Manitoba, Winnipeg. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days

Email mhc.admin@sportmanitoba.ca if you have questions. NCCP Professional Development points available for certified coaches.

Sport Manitoba offers regular multi-sport coaching courses

Go to http://www.sportmanitoba.ca/coaching for current programs. Remember, as a Certified Equestrian Canada coach your PD points should come 50% from clinics, volunteering and other professional activities; the other 50% should come from NCCP courses.

Grant opportunities from Sport Manitoba

Please contact the following Sport Manitoba Regional Office staff to discuss opportunities to assist your attendance at any Coaching event.

East Region
Regional Sport Development Officer: Shannon Schade
Cell: 204-268-0153 E-mail: east@sportmanitoba.ca

North Region
Regional Sport Development Officer: Iris Murray
Cell: 204-679-6550 E-mail: north@sportmanitoba.ca

South Region
Regional Sport Development Officer: Leanne Traynor
Cell: 204-362-0452     E-mail: south@sportmanitoba.ca

West Region
Regional Sport Development Officer: Amy Gabler
Cell: 204-720-0127 E-mail: west@sportmanitoba.ca or amy.gabler@sportmanitoba.ca

Winnipeg Region
Sport Development Officer: Amanda Daurie
Office: 204-925-5907 Cell: 204-223-4078 E-mail: winnipeg@sportmanitoba.ca