Coaching
Understand more about Coaching as a rider, a coach, or a supporter or access our current ESNZ Registered Coaches via HorseReg.
ESNZ Registered Coaches:
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Are qualified and have been through the ESNZ Coaching programme for their level
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Have current first aid certificates and are trained in health and safety and dealing with equestrian incidents
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Have been police checked by ESNZ
Interested in becoming an ESNZ registered Coach?
The ESNZ Coach Programme is designed to facilitate a “blended learning approach”, whereby activities and practical tasks can be completed in a face-to-face learning environment or in a distance learning environment in a self-paced manner.
Why is ESNZ Coach Registration Important?
The ESNZ Coaching Programme verifies that a coach:
- Has been evaluated at a high level and meets ESNZ standards for professionalism and competence as an equestrian coach.
- Maintains their certification, and is therefore dedicated to learning and advancement through regular professional development.
- Has obtained relevant insurance to protect themselves and their students.
- Has completed a police background check within the past five (5) years.
- Has current First Aid training.
Order ESNZ Coach workbooks here
Coaching Pathway
The ESNZ Coach training pathways are divided into three sections:
- Equine Management
- Riding
- Coaching
Coach Levels
- Introductory – ESNZ’s first coach level, coaching beginner and inexperienced riders, learning the foundations and fundamentals of being an equestrian coach
- Development – ESNZ’s second coach level, coaching early competitors riders, begins to develop performance goals, but still balanced with equestrian sport being fun
- Performance – ESNZ’s third coach level, coaching 4th-5th level Dressage, up to 1.30m Jumping, 1.15m Cross-Country or up to 120km Endurance.
- Elite – ESNZ’s top coach level, coaching up to Grand Prix Dressage, Grand Prix Jumping, 4* Eventing and 160km Endurance
For more information, download an information pack below.
To discuss coaching options further please email: Coaching enquiries or phone 04 499 8994.
Flexible Assessment (examples) for coaches upskilling
- Oral instead of written assessment (with use of a scribe for purposes of records)
- Video instead of face-to-face evidence
- Integrated assessment (assess multiple competencies/modules in one task)
- Self-paced activities
- Multiple assessment attempts, if required
- On-the-job assessment in a practical/real Equestrian environment
Required Coaching Textbooks
Feeding Horses in Australia
Required text for Equine Management – all levels.
Conditioning Sport Horses
Required text for Equine Management – Performance / Elite levels
Advanced Techniques of Dressage
Required text for DRESSAGE Riding and Coaching – Performance / Elite levels
101 Jumping Exercises for Horse and Rider
Required text for JUMPING Riding and Coaching – Performance / Elite levels
Suggested Reading/s
- Introductory and Development Coach Reading
- Performance Riding and Equine Management Reading
- Performance Coach Reading
- Elite EM, Riding and Coaching Reading
Understanding the Athlete Resource 1
Understanding the Athlete Resource 2
Teaching Games for Understanding Resource
Athlete Learning and Decision Marking Resource
Conflict Management and Resolution Resource
Coach-Parents Meeting Resource
Biomechanical Principles Resource
Balance (from Fundamental Skills)
Additional Stability Activities
Constraints-led Approach Resource