Sarah Mayo, Coordinator
Telephone: 613-258-8336 ext. 61346
Fax: 613-258-8285
E-Mail: smayo@uoguelph.ca |
Heather Buck, Registrar
Telephone: 613-258-8336 ext. 61335
Fax: 613-258-8384
E-Mail: hebuck@uoguelph.ca |
Riding Instructor Preparatory Course
BBRM applicants - inquire to program coordinator
This equestrian program offers students enrolled in our Diploma in Agriculture - Equine Option or our Equine Management Certificate Program the opportunity to develop both their riding and coaching skills while utilizing their own horse. It also develops the knowledge and experience required to care for horses. This course is very skills oriented, and students learn "by doing".
The Kemptville Campus environment is challenging and encourages team work. Training is provided to assist the student to progress to the next level of rider certification as accredited by Equine Canada and the Provincial Equestrian Federations. Students are placed in groups for semester long training according to their current recognized riding level. Students also have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and foundations required to pursue their Instructor & Coaching Levels. |
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Highlights of the program include:
- Three group lessons in riding instruction weekly throughout the semester.
- One riding theory instruction on a weekly basis.
- One coaching theory instruction on a weekly basis.
- Students may specialize in English or Western riding.
- Rider level testing recognized by Equine Canada can be completed at an added
fee for certification.
- Opportunities of completing Instructor or Coaching Certification requirements exist, where numbers permit, and Equine Canada pre-requisites are met.
Since the program is very skills oriented and requires that the student bring their own horse. The physical demands of this program include lifting, shovelling and riding. Therefore, it is essential that students applying be physically able to participate in these activities.
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