The NBEA is partnering with Equine Guelph to provide you short, easily-accessible online training programs on The Horse Portal . Stay up-to-date with the latest information on equine care and welfare.
NBEA Championships - Class Placings
Amelia Munro & Louis - PreBeginner Hunter
CHAMPION
Amelia Munn & Louis - Junior Hack
Reserve Champion
Brook-Lynn Porter & Bella - Intro Hunter
CHAMPION
Brook-Lynn Porter & Bella - PreBeginner Hunter
Champion
Chelsea Cooke & Blue Wave - 3'3" Jumper
CHAMPION
Chelsea Cooke & Blue Wave - 3' Jumper
CHAMPION
Chelsea MacIsaac & Highway Rebel - Jr Hack
CHAMPION
Chelsea MacIsaac & Highway Rebel - Beginner Hunter
CHAMPION
Ella McKnight & Paparazzi - 2'3" Jumper
Reserve Champion
Emerson Keays & Can't Turn Me Down
2'6" Jumper - Reserve Champion
Emerson Keays & Can't Turn Me Down
Beginner Hunter - Reserve Champion
Faith Easton & Artemis - 2'3" Jumper
CHAMPION
Faith Easton & Jupiter - 3'3" Jumper
CHAMPION
Grace Stevevnson ...
The New Brunswick Equestrian Association serves as the umbrella organization for equestrian sport and recreation activities in the province, apart from racing. It serves as a liaison with the national governing body, Equestrian Canada, and as a funding conduit for Sport New Brunswick, supporting athlete development, coaching certification, and officials training. The NBEA also strives to provide educational resources to owners, stable managers, and riders in matters of safety, horse welfare, risk management, and biosecurity.
New Brunswick Equestrian Association 900 Hanwell Road, Unit 31 Fredericton NB E3B 6A2 Tel: (506) 454-2353 Fax: (506) 454-2363 Email: [email protected]
Fredericton, NB – October 2, 2017 – Two Team New Brunswick athletes brought home individual gold medals in the horse trials portion of the Atlantic Canada Equestrian (ACE) Championships, held at the beautiful Strathgartney Equestrian Park in Bonshaw, Prince Edward Island, September 30.
Stable Owners! ► Do you have your Premi ses ID number for LIVESTOCK ? Learn more about this vital program here .
Watch the presentation from Dr. Nicole Wanamaker on the Premises ID for Livestock. Learn how it works and why it's so important for anyone who keeps even one horse or livestock animal on their property. ► Eligible for the NB Farm Business Registry ? Learn more here. Farm Business Registry application form
Youth Bursary Program
Western, General Performance & Breed Sport JUNIOR Riders
This year, the NBEA will assist junior members achieve their equestrian goals, awarding up to ten bursaries of $500 each.
Acera Insurance is the official insurance provider to the New Brunswick Equestrian Association and its members.
SPECIAL NOTICE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING WILD FIRES AND INSURANCE COVERAGE -click for details
We are also obliged to advise that no new insurance coverage can be placed when an active wildfire is less than 50 km away. This includes the optional coverage for Tack and Members Named Perils horse insurance.
AUTOMATIC INSURANCE COVERAGE for current NBEA Members ► $5,000,000 Personal Liability Insurance
Protects you, the member, if you are sued by a third party because a horse that you own or lease, ride or handle non-commercially, causes property damage or bodily injury to a third party. **Liability coverage is for non-commercial equine related activities. Some limitations and exclusions apply. Coverage is in force 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and covers the member (Canadian resident) anywhere in the world. (Exclusions apply for members ...
Are you interested in becoming an EC certified official?
FEI Steward Heather Findlay and certified course designer Deanna Phelan enjoying the view at Spruce Meadows. This could be you someday!
The NBEA would like to support you in your journey toward certification as a steward, course designer, technical delegate, or judge. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
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$500.00 Grant
Obtaining your Coaching Certification is an important life-time achievement. As a certified Equestrian Canada Instructor of Beginners or Coach, your clients and students will know that you have achieved the highest standards in Canada for equestrian coaching, and adhere to best-practices in coaching. The NBEA would like to recognize the time, hard work, and dedication that go into achieving this goal, by offering a $500 grant to up to 10 applicants, upon successful completion of their Instructor of Beginners or Coach certification. Once you have successfully completed your certification assessment and have all your components up-to-date, your Coaching Coordinator will notify the NBEA office to issue your $500 grant.
$30 Prep Course
In addition, Instructor and Coach Candidates are invited to register to be eligible to attend two coaching prep workshops for the price of $30. Download details and registration forms here .
Attention Coaches and Riders – the NBEA is proud to support the learning efforts of riders through subsidy funding:
The New Brunswick Equestrian Association serves as the umbrella organization for equestrian sport and recreation activities in the province, apart from racing. It serves as a liaison with the national governing body, Equestrian Canada, and as a funding conduit for Sport New Brunswick, supporting athlete development, coaching certification, and officials training. The NBEA also strives to provide educational resources to owners, stable managers, and riders in matters of safety, horse welfare, risk management, and biosecurity. New Brunswick Equestrian Association
900 Hanwell Road, Unit 31
Fredericton NB E3B 6A2
Tel: (506) 454-2353
Fax: (506) 454-2363
Email: [email protected]
2025 Board of Directors
NBEA Constitution
New Brunswick Equestrian Association Membership... Everyone should have it... lesson students, barn staff, grooms, volunteers, parents... We all know that NBEA membership is "a must" for coaches, competitors, judges, etc. But why should the everyday rider, weekly lesson student, or parent be an NBEA member?
Why Become Certified? Click here!
Obtaining a certificate is an important life-time achievement . As a certified EC/NCCP Coach or Instructor, clients, students, and parents will know that you have achieved the highest standards in Canada for equestrian coaching, adhere to best-practices, have training in safety, first aid, & safe sport, and are screened and insured.
Announcing the NBEA's Coaching Handbook and Resources (C.H.A.R.) Access to this platform is free to current NBEA members. Each online handbook leads you, step-by-step, through the process of becoming a certified NCCP Instructor or Coach. Click here to request a User Account All the links and documents found below are available in the CHAR handbook, in order, and presented in logical steps. It's another resource to help you navigate the pathway to Instructor or Competition Coach certification.
SIGN UP FOR AN ONLINE SHORT COURSE The Horse Portal for Equine Guelph features online short courses of various topics throughout the year. NBEA members are entitled to a 15% discount .
The NBEA and the University of Guelph/Equine Guelph presents... A Partnership in Training & Certification
The New Brunswick Equestrian Association (NBEA) is partnering with Equine Guelph to provide its members short, easily-accessible training programs so you can stay up-to-date on the latest information on equine care and welfare. This partnership enables the NBEA to offer continuing education and certification opportunities for our members – athletes, coaches, officials, facilities and horse caregivers.
NBEA Member Discount
As an NBEA member, you receive a 15% discount on short courses offered on The Horse Portal. Members will also earn certificates of completion from Equine Guelph – the horse owner’s Centre at the University of Guelph.
In addition, Equestrian Canada certified ...
Resources
The NBEA’s competition contact, Heather Findlay , and Equestrian Canada’s competition contact (1-866-282-8395 ext. 141), will be happy to answer questions regarding sanctioned competition. EC Competition Administration Policy EC Competition Application Important Notice to EC Competition Organizers & Stewards Rule Books for all disciplines General information for organizers of EC competitions
Provincially Sanctioned Competitions: NBEA Sanctioning Requirements For Provincially Sanctioned Competitions DRESSAGE NBEA Sanctioned Competition Application Form - Dressage NBEA Sanctioned Horse Show/Event Certificate of Insurance NBEA Sanctioned Competition Report - Dressage NBEA Sanctioned Competition Judge’s Report - Dressage
NEW Bronze Competitions Funding for NEW Bronze Competitions Registration for Bronze Competition Funding Year End Awards 2017 NBEA Year End Awards 2018 NBEA Year End Awards
“Long Term Equestrian Development”. Sounds fancy. But what does it have to do with you? A lot! Please read on! Every person who picks up a pair of reins has taken their first step along the equestrian Pathway . This Pathway details the progression of a rider from their very first experience all the way to the Olympic podium. Each rider decides how far along the pathway they’ll travel, but the journey has been mapped out to ensure safe and successful learning. One of the components of the Pathway is the Long Term Equestrian Development program. Started nationwide in 2007, this program takes riders from their current lesson program and guides them through a set of specialized lessons, training sessions, and off-horse seminars, taking them further along the Pathway and into a Team competition experience. In years past, the NBEA’s Long Term Equestrian Development (LTED) program has focused on riders new to the disciplines, on riders new to competition, and on coach ...
OPTIONAL COURSES and TRAINING Coach P.D. and Candidate Prep EC Coaches are encouraged to attend other multi-sport training to improve their coaching toolset From the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) through "The Locker" Making Ethical Decisions – training 4 hours - recommended Basic Mental Skills – 4 hours (optional) Teaching and Learning – 2.5 hours (optional) Making Headway – Concussion Training - required Making Ethical Decisions – evaluation - required From Equestrian Canada through the E–CAMPUS (online training)
found under " My EC ". Long Term Equestrian Development - 2 hours Plan an Equestrian Practice (includes Emergency Action Plan) - 7.5 hours Manage an Equestrian Sport Program – 4 hours Analyze Performance – 4 hours (looks at skills that need to be demonstrated in the instructor evaluation)
AVAILABLE THROUGH Coach NB (in-person & online)
NCCP Making Ethical Decisions - 4 hours - recommended NCCP Planning a Practice NCCP Basic Mental Skills NCCP Prevention & ...
The New Brunswick Equestrian Association, in conjunction with Equestrian Canada and the Government of New Brunswick's Sport Branch, is committed to supporting the safety and welfare of all equestrians participating in sport and recreational programs. The NBEA is also committed to the ongoing development of education and resources to create and protect the safe and respectful environment that all participants in equestrian sport deserve. Policies and procedures for addressing Safe Sport concerns in New Brunswick are being expanded and will be posted here as soon as they are finalized. Current policies regarding conduct, harassment, etc. may be found on the Governance web page.
New Brunswick Equestrian Association
♦ SAFE SPORT POLICY
♦ Other Safe Sport Policies related to our membership
♦ CONCUSSION RESOURCES
Safe Sport NB NB Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism - GUIDELINES NBSSCM Dispute Resolution Policies
Equestrian Canada Safe ...
Master coach and international athlete Carol Mulholland leads us through some general fitness sessions, with an eye to what the equestrian body needs. Work at your own pace. Brought to you by the Capital Region Equestrian Association - Zone 3 and the NBEA! Week One
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Four teams of equestrian athletes, under the auspices of the New Brunswick Equestrian Association (NBEA), will be participating in the second annual Atlantic Canada Equestrian (ACE) Championships later this show season. Horses and riders who qualify for the teams will represent the Province in the competitive disciplines of Dressage, Eventing, Jumping and Reining.
Watch for 2018 LTED/ACE Championships details here soon!
Mark your calendar for the weekend of April 27 th and 28 th . The NBEA is presenting a full weekend of coaching and rider level PD, including a rider level evaluation updating clinic on Saturday, and a coaching symposium all day on Sunday.
Saturday, April 27 Geary Hill Stables, Geary, N.B.
English coaches and instructors who test Rider Levels must attend the update clinic being held at Geary Hill Stables. This is required training for Rider Level Evaluators, as well as current coaches/instructors who wish to become tester. Sessions will incorporate a focus on Rider Level Paperwork. Topics to be covered include:
EC & NBEA Rider Level Evaluator Protocol Presentation of “Rider Levels 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 Challenge” Rubrics Rider Level Stable Management Including: Temperature/Pulse/Respiration, Bandaging, Blanketing Rider Levels on the Flat; Rider Level Lunging (5 + 6/8); and Rider Level Over Fences – Gymnastic & Course. This training is also valuable for candidates challenging Rider Levels and ...
THE COACHING PROGRAM IN NEW BRUNSWICK
The NBEA administers and promotes the Equestrian Canada Certified Coaching Program and their Coaches and Instructors. National standards for equestrian coaching programs are developed by the National Coaching Committee of Equestrian Canada, in conjunction with the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and Equestrian Canada (EC). The program for Competition Coaches and Instructor of Beginners is administered in each province by the Provincial Sport Office on behalf of Equestrian Canada. Disciplines included in the EC programs are Western, English, Saddle Seat and Driving.
The Equestrian Canada Coaching programs are designed to provide coaches/instructors with the tools necessary to improve athlete development. Whether it is certification programs, clinics, mentorship, or high performance. Ultimately the goal is to provide the equestrian with the best possible experience and skills. By ...
Upcoming events: April 12 Educate Your Eye #2
Jen Hamilton
A clinic for the auditors. Jen will have demo riders of carying levels demonstrating some of the challenges and corrections common to training over fences. All are welcome.
Clinic Description
Registration Form April 19 English Coaching Certification
Prep Clinic
Les Écuries de la Cadence Stables
(Geary Hill Stables if inclement weather)
Join NB coach developer Valerie Phelan to go through Instructor & Coach certification components. Learn what the evaluation will be like, and receive feedback on skills and readiness. It's an invaluable way to prepare for eval day!
Registration Form
Announcing the NBEA's Coaching Handbook and Resources (C.H.A.R.) Access to this platform is free to current NBEA members. Each online handbook leads you, step-by-step, through the process of becoming a certified NCCP Instructor or Coach. Click here to request a User Account
EC Temporary Coach Status
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The Capital Region Equestrian Association is offering free competitions to Zone 3 riders attending their first sanctioned show: Dressage Show - September 10th Hunter-Jumper Show - September 17th
All riders who are: NBEA members 2022 residents of NBEA Zone 3 - Capital Zone competing in their first Equestrian Canada sanctioned Bronze or Gold show
are eligible for free entry. All costs will be covered - class fees, drug, levy, and admin fees.
Simply contact Nancy at [email protected] by the show entry deadline and let her know you are a Zone 3 member and will be submitting your entry. Once she confirms your membership, she'll give you instructions for entering the show.
Attending the Dressage Show? Even better!
All Zone 3 riders who compete for free at the Capital Region Dressage Show may attend the dressage clinic the next day...for FREE! Judge Donna McInnis, a dressage Competition Coach Specialist, will be back on Sunday for a dressage clinic. Riders who attended the ...
♦ NBEA Club Membership FORM 2025 ♦ NBEA Club Membership FORM 2025 - fillable ♦ Club Insurance FAQ and Application
♦ Equine Clubs Directors & Officers Liability
Atlantic Canada Trail Riding Association
Atlantic Canada Trail Riding Association (ACTRA) was formed in 1980 to promote distance riding, standardize the judging of same, encourage good horsemanship, promote the use of sound and sensible riding mounts, and above all to enjoy your mount in the company of people with the same interest.
ACTRA presently recognizes five forms of distance riding; Competitive Trail Ride (CTR), Introductory Distance Ride (IDR), Judged Pleasure Rides (JP), Ride and Tie, and Endurance Rides.
Be sure to join the NBEA Facebook Group " New Brunswick Trail Riders ", to connect with other riders in your area for group rides, or to find new trail buddies!
Covid-19 Winter Plan Measures for Sport & Recreation
beginning February 18, 2022
LIVING WITH COVID-19 GUIDANCE FOR SPORT AND RECREATION ORGANIZATIONS November 22, 2021
For Competition and Event Organizers:
All Guidelines and Documents for Competition Organizers, LTED, and events. Every host and event organizer must have a written Covid-19 operational plan which follows the guidelines and rules of the NB Health Authority. Each clinic or event host must have their operational plan, for which they are solely responsible, available for review upon request by a government official. The Sport New Brunswick documnet "PATH TO GREEN" is our guide for sporting events at this time. (June 21, 2021).
For Everyone: "Living With Covid-19" PROTECTIVE HEALTH MEASURES - NB DEPTARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH - JULY 2021
Covid-19 Information from GNB Sport New Brunswick
THE PATH TO GREEN June 21, 2021
Embracing ...
Nationally Sanctioned Competitions - Gold, Silver, Bronze
From Equestrian Canada... ♦ Competition Organizers List of Resources ♦ Competition Administration Policy handbook ♦ Rule Books for all Disciplines
♦ EC Guidelines for Coach status , including Temporary Coach status
♦ EC Safe Sport at Sanctioned Competitions From the NBEA... ► Application for NBEA Competition Officials/Biosecurity Funding
► Application for NBEA Competition Officials/Biosecurity Funding - fillable form ► NBEA Bronze Year-End awards - eligible classes descriptions ► NBEA Bronze Year-End awards - eligible classes MSWord version for copy-and-paste ♦♦ Show Results Reporting Form for NBEA Bronze Year-End Points
Dates and prize lists will be posted here as we receive them from competition organizers. 2025 All persons coaching at EC sanctioned competitions must hold an Equestrian Canada Licensed Coach Status:
More info here All competitors, including Juniors, must either declare their Licensed Coach on their entry forms, or declare themselves as "self-coached ". LISTED COMPETITIONS are sanctioned by Equestrian Canada unless otherwise noted Competitions sanctioned by the AQHA, NBMHC , or NBPHA are listed as a courtesy. Unsanctioned shows are not listed by the NBEA Read more about the difference here. EC Statement - SAFE SPORT at SANCTIONED COMPETITIONS
See also: "Info for Competition Organizers" page
For general inquiries, please contact the office at (506) 454-2353 or [email protected]
The New Brunswick Equestrian Association is divided into regional zones, each of which is represented by a zone representative and/or zone committee.
Benefits of Membership Insurance Coverage and Add-ons
Fredericton, NB – August 31, 2017 – “We are thrilled with the performance of our Training and First Level Dressage teams during the first phase of these inaugural Atlantic Canada Equestrian Championships,” said Deanna Phelan, President of the New Brunswick Equestrian Association. “The riders and their horses had to qualify for positions on the provincial team and then train together as a team with coach Donna McInnis.
The New Brunswick Equestrian Association is an umbrella organization for all equestrian activities and promotes horsemanship at all skill levels through education.
Membership Application - new and renewals
Certified Officials Adams, Karla Campbell Sett Steward - Recorded Brown, Dawn Collina, NB Dressage Steward - Senior
General Steward - Senior Findlay, Heather Bath, NB FEI Level 2 Jump Steward Steward - Senior Dressage Steward - Senior Gallagher, Alison Codys Dressage Judge - Recorded MacKenzie, Melissa Saint John Steward - Recorded McInnis, Donna Moncton, NB Dressage Judge - Medium General Performance Judge - Recorded Judge Eventing TR-D Phelan, Deanna Geary, NB EC Senior Hunter and Jumper Course Designer General Performance Judge - Recorded Phelan, Valerie Geary, NB Equitation Hunter Seat - Senior Judge General Performance Judge - Provincial Hack - Senior Judge Hunter - Senior Judge Jumper - Senior Judge Touchie, Megan Fredericton Basic Dressage & Para-Dressage Steward General Steward - recorded
Officials Funding Applications Form - updating, training, & new officials
2023 Year-End Results
2022 Year-End Results 2021 Year-End Results Due to Covid-19, numbers of competitions in NB were reduced. Y ear-end awards were not tabulated for 2020. 2019 Year-End Results 2018 Year-End Results
Which classes count toward year-end awards? Click to see.
For Hosts and Organizers Competitions, LTED, Non-competitive Events THE PATH TO GREEN June 21, 2021 Instructions for Organizers To be completed by riders/participants or guardians and submitted to Organizer with entry: 1a. Acknowledgement of Risk/Waiver – over age of majority (fillable) or 1b. Acknowledgement of Risk/Waiver – under age of majority (fillable) To be completed by adults before attending: Passive Screening Questionairre
To be utilized by Compliance Officer at the entrance to event: Information Gathering Form
Other resources ► Covid-19 Screening Questionnaire - poster ► How to Self-Monitor - poster ► Wear your mask poster ► Physical Distancing poster ► Hand Washing poster ► Statements from other agencies