Category: New Riders
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Responsible Coaching Movement – For Athletes
The Responsible Coaching Movement (RCM) is a movement, coordinated by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, that has the potential to affect all sports organizations and coaches. The RCM is the result of extensive ongoing consultation with the Canadian Sports Community. Coaches across Canada give athletes the…
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Long-Term Equestrian Development Roadmap
The Long-Term Equestrian Development model is based on the Long-Term Athlete Development framework. It’s an optimal training, competition and recovery schedule specific to equestrian athletes for each stage of athletic development. Coaches who engage in the model and its practices are more likely to produce athletes who reach their full potential. This roadmap provides a clear…
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Safety and Concussion Awareness
Anyone who spends time around horses should have an AEF membership. Membership comes with many benefits, including insurance coverage. To find out more about available memberships, click here. Protective Equipment There is no law in Alberta that requires helmets to be worn, but, for your safety, we strongly recommend protective headgear be worn by everyone.…
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A New Rider’s Guidebook
This guidebook contains all the information needed on the various equestrian disciplines, how to choose a certified instructor/coach, picking the right facility, what to wear, helmet safety, risk protection, intro to rider programs, health benefits, and much more.
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New Riders – Getting Started
Welcome to the wonderful world of horses! If you or your child is a devoted horse lover, perhaps it’s time to start looking for lessons! You can begin (or resume if you’re coming back from a hiatus) horse riding or driving programs at almost any age. Working with a certified coach will help you reach…