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
Driving is an all-encompassing equestrian sport, not only because all horse breeds and sizes can be used, but also because it appeals to people of all ages. There are four basic divisions: recreational driving, sanctioned competitions specifically for Pleasure Driving, Combined Driving and draft horses.
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 ...
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
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 ...
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]
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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.
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