Invitation to Try Out

The NBEA piloted a Long-Term Equestrian Development (LTED) Program in 2011. This program’s goal is to encourage riders to train with competition coaches. Technical skill development and education, in addition to the Rider Level requirements, prepare each rider for the competition ring. This year, in New Brunswick, more than 20 EC sanctioned competitions are planned for the 2017 show season.

The New Brunswick Equestrian Association continues to support certified coaching and competitor training for competition in all disciplines.

The Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championship (CIEC) was introduced in 2010. This competition, developed by the Provinces, provides an opportunity for athletes to compete as members of a Provincial Team at a National Championship competition. Participation in the CIEC has enriched NBEA’s provincially funded sport profile in several areas previously not supported. This has resulted in increased provincial sport funding for NBEA sport. Discipline teams have the opportunity to participate in Team Training Camps, Team Try
Outs and Team Trials, ultimately allowing them opportunity to advance to a provincial team competing in a nationally sanctioned competition.

LTED Target Team Size: 6
Target Level: 1.10m – 1.20m Jumpers. Rider competing in 1.0m at first show may submit declaration if their intention is to move up to 1.10m at second show.
Team Coach: Valerie Phelan, Level 2 Coach
Team Declaration: 

Participants Requirements:

• Junior and Senior Riders eligible
• NBEA Member
• EC Gold Member and Equestrian Canada horse passport
• Minimum English Rider 6

Program Schedule:

• All those interested are expected to compete at Geary Hill Stables Equestrian Challenge #1, Geary Hill Stables Equestrian Challenge #2, Foshay South Jumper Show #1, Foshay South Jumper Show #2. Riders may also use one Nova Scotia Show: Restless Pines, Windsor Spring.
• Riders will show in 1.10m at these 3 NB competitions. If unable to go to these 3, there are 2 Nova Scotia dates that they could use. If team coach is not present, they must provide video of themselves competing in 1.10m jumper classes.
• By mid-July, based on results and performance, we will invite 6 riders – minimum of 2 juniors, 2 seniors – to join the LTED Jumper Team.
• Riders who have been selected will train in July, August and September training camps, and attend competitions in Nova Scotia and Quebec in August/September.

Funding to Participants:
1. Riders will participate in 3 2-day training camps at no cost.
2. Riders will receive $300 reimbursement for travel to Nova Scotia competition
3. Riders will receive $500 reimbursement for travel to Quebec competition

All other participation costs and travel expenses are the responsibility of the rider. Riders must have reliable transportation arrangements for themselves and their horse.

Team Meeting: Riders and Team Coach will meet at the first horse show to discuss training and competition schedule and answer any questions re: team participation.

Equestrian Canada Rider Level Application Form

Funding for achieving your Rider Levels

Rider Level Study Guide

Rider Level Evaluators

Rider Level/Pony Club Equivalencies

Download Equestrian Canada LTED Hunter/Jumper: Guidelines for Athletes and Coaches