Learn to Ride/Drive

Equestrian Canada’s Learn to Ride/Drive is a great program for people of any age interested in learning how to ride and/or drive a horse. This program was developed in accordance with the Long-Term Equestrian DevelopmentLong-Term Equestrian Development (LTED), which provides a clear and stage-appropriate pathway for success for instructors/coaches and students (riders and drivers), ensuring a safe environment for all involved, including our equine partners.

We administer the Equestrian Canada (EC) Learn to Ride/Drive program.

Through this non-competitive certification program, both participatory and competitive riders are rewarded with Certificates of Achievement for advancing their learning after successfully completing their exams.

The Learn to Ride/Drive program provides the opportunity for individuals of all ages to learn best practices for safe and enjoyable experiences handling, riding, and/or driving horses. The purpose of this program is to produce safe and knowledgeable horse people. Whether you are interested in tracking your progress or becoming an Becoming NCCP CertifiedNCCP Instructor/Coach, this program will provide guidance with progressive skill development through the levels.

Registration for this program is not required but we can help you get started!