Reining

Reining horses and riders complete intricate patterns using a set of barely perceptible cues. At reining competitions, horse and rider pairs are placed in classes sorted by their age, status (professional or amateur) and level of experience. At the top level of competition, competitors complete one of 10 patterns that demonstrate the athletic abilities of the horse and the subtle communication between horse and rider. Included in the patterns are several compulsory movements: varying circles, small slow circles, flying lead changes, roll backs, spins and the crowd pleasing sliding stop. Reining competitors also perform freestyles, in which they choreograph the compulsory movements to music. Freestyles are judged on level of difficulty as well as music and choreography.

Nationally Sanctioned Competitions - Gold, Silver, Bronze

From Equestrian Canada... ♦ Competition Organizers List of Resources ♦ Competition Administration Policy - CAP - changes shown ♦ Competition Administration Policy - CAP - clean version ♦ 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 ► 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 ACERA Competition & Clinic Insurance Application

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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.

$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 .

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NBEA Coaching Certification Incentive Program