Step One:

Firstly, check out our handy Becoming an EA Coach Guide - a PDF checklist you can download and use to track your progress through the steps!  EA Coach Becoming a Coach Guide 2025-2026.pdf

Step Two:

Find yourself a Skills Specific Trainer and Assessor (SSTA) or Coach Educator (CE) by contacting your State Branch or follow the link HERE, you will need to organise a time to get your assessments signed off. To see a list of competency standards for Introductory Horse Management and Riding please see HERE 

Step Three:

Work with your SSTA/CE to sign off all of the assessment competencies.

Step Four:

Return your completed Assessment Sign-Off Summary page directly via Email to [email protected] or post to PO Box 673 Sydney Markets NSW 2129

Step Five:

Check that you meet the pre-requsites to start the Introductory Coach module. These are:

If you meet these requirements, then you can purchase the Introductory Coach module using the EA Coach Resource Order Form from our Coach Resources page.

Step Six:

To complete the registration and insurance process please complete the New Coach Application Form (comming soon). You will need to send in copies of the following documents to: [email protected]:

• Copy of current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)
• Copy of current Working with Children Check/Blue Card
• Copy of Sport Integrity 2025 Annual Coaches Update https://elearning.sportintegrity.gov.au/ )
• Copy of Sport Australia Community Coaching Essential Skills Certificate please NOTE this must be the full course of 7 Modules which can be completed as one course or 7 individual courses (free to complete online: https://learning.equestrian.org.au/login/)
• Copy of EA’s Concussion Course Certificate (free to complete online: https://learning.equestrian.org.au/login/ )
• Copy of Sport Integrity Anti-Doping Fundamentals Certificate (free to complete online: https://elearning.sportintegrity.gov.au/ )
• Copy of Sport Integrity Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Certificate (free to complete online: https://elearning.sportintegrity.gov.au/ )
• Copy of Certificate of Currency for Insurance (only required if you are selecting the Registration Only option). You can see what our insurance offers here.
• Orientation to EA and the Coaching Pathway Certificate (Coming Soon)
  

Step Seven:

This process is the same for each level of Horse Management, Riding and Coaching - just repeat the process until you have achieved the level you are aiming for.