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 Where can I find a Coach Educator? | Equestrian Australia, 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 which can be found on our Coach Resources page, and 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 https://www.rideahorse.com.au/ea-coach-education-order-form
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.
