Join us in Calgary for the 2025 National Coaching Symposium & Leadership Meetings — a premier event bringing together Coach Developers, PTSO staff, and sport leaders from across Canada.This multi-day gathering offers opportunities to engage in national conversations, strengthen coaching pathways, explore evolving coach education tools, and grow professional networks. Symposium highlights include:• Two-day Coach […]
NCCP online coach education designed to support your pathway toward certification and evaluation readiness. Session Schedule Block 1: Intro to NCCP & Planning a Practice (Weeks 1–4) Intro to NCCP — Sunday, February 22 LTED & Lesson Planning — Sunday, March 1 Safe Practice Design & Emergency Readiness — Sunday, March 8 Lesson Plan Preparation […]
AEF & EC-recognized Hunter–Jumper Stewards Clinic hosted by AEF, offering certification pathways, professional development, and an optional Spruce Meadows shadowing opportunity.
Watch for more information to come soon!
Alborak Stables April 11–12, 2026 This two-day evaluation event will host NCCP Instructor and Competition Coach candidates. Candidates are only required to attend one of the two scheduled days. This option is ideal for coaches located in Southern Alberta or those who prefer live, in-person evaluation.
April 25–26, 2026 AEF will also host an in-person evaluation opportunity in the Edmonton area later in April. As with the Calgary event, candidates will attend one assigned evaluation day within the two-day schedule. This offering increases regional accessibility for Northern Alberta coaches.
Join us as we celebrate the incredible recipients of the Annual Provincial Awards at Stride With Us, taking place during Horse Expo Canada 2026! This special event honours the outstanding coaches, athletes, volunteers, facilities, support professionals, and equines who strengthen Alberta’s equestrian community. Come share in an afternoon of recognition, tradition, and heartfelt appreciation. We […]
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026 For coaches who are unable to attend in person, AEF will also offer an Online Video Evaluation intake for NCCP Instructor and Competition Coach certification. This flexible format allows candidates to submit required lesson videos and documentation for evaluation remotely, while still meeting NCCP and Equestrian Canada standards.
