Getting Started
You will need to create an EA Account on https://equestrianaustralia.justgo.com/ guidance on how to do this can be found HERE. All resources must be purchased via your EA Account. All candidates must purchase the resources to be eligible for the course. The Introductory Horse Management and Riding Modules are available to non-EA Members, so you will still need to create a profile on the EA Portal to be able to complete the courses. You can create an account without having to purchase any memberships; however, you will need to be an Active member before you can complete the Introductory Coach Certificate. One of the first things you need to do is to contact a Coach Educator (CE) or Skills Specific Trainer and Assessor (SSTA) to organise an appointment so they can help you in your journey to become an EA Accredited Coach. You can find a CE/SSTA in your area HERE
Purchasing Resources
You will need to purchase your Introductory Horse Management and Introductory Riding Modules first these can be purchased via the Coaches Tab on the main profile of your account by using the Coaching Prerequisites tab. A guide to help you can be found HERE
Purchased Resources
Once you have purchased your resources, they will be available on your account under the Credentials tab. These can then be accessed at any point and download in the future. A help guide on how to find them can be found HERE
Assessment
The Coach Educator or SSTA must complete and sign the relevant Assessment Checklists for each course. A Coach Educator can be found using the coach finder https://www.equestrian.org.au/content/coach-finder.
Once completed the assessment forms must then be uploaded to your EA Account for approval; you can take a screenshot on your phone and then upload it onto your account.
Please note it is the responsibility of the Candidate to upload the assessment form NOT the Coach Educator or SSTA.
Horse Management Assessment Summary
For Introductory Horse Management you can upload the 3 assessment slips individually or you can upload the overall Assessment summary for all 3 modules.
Slip 1 – Theory
Slip 2 – Horsemanship
Slip 3 – Horse care
Slips 1-3 – Summary of all 3 modules.
Introductory Riding Assessment Summary
For Introductory Riding you can upload the 3 Assessment Slips Individually, these can be found in the purchased resources, or you can upload the overall Assessment Summary for all 3 modules.
Slip 1 – Flatwork
Slip 2 – Open Riding and Trot Pole
Slip 3 – Lunging the Horse
Slips 1-3 – Summary of all 3 modules.
Assessment slip
Intro
Certificates
Once the assessment slips are approved you will receive an email and will then be able to access your certificate which will be available on your account under Credentials tab to download. A help guide can be found HERE
EA Orientation Course
The EA Orientation course is the next step and a pre-requisite to becoming an EA Accredited Introductory Coach, this course can be purchased on the Events page via your EA Account. The link to purchase can be found HERE
Working with Children Check and First Aid
If you are continuing your journey on to be an Introductory Coach you must have applied for or have your WWC check and must have booked on or completed your First Aid Course. This will be required to attend any Coach Development Day or final Coach Assessment, it is an example of good practice and is a requirement of the Introductory Coach Certificate.
For any information or queries please contact coa[email protected]
Once you have purchased the Introductory Horse Management and Introductory Riding resources you will be enrolled in the program.
When you receive your books read through them and familiarise yourself with the task requirements.
You will then need to contact a Coach Educator (CE) or Skills Specific Trainer and Assessor (SSTA) to organise an appointment to begin your assessment. You can find a CE/SSTA in your area HERE.
Competency Standards Required to Achieve Introductory Horse Management
 Horse_Handling_and_Saddlery_Rubric_Slip2.pdf |
| HorseCare_IHM_Assessment_Rubric_Slip3.pdf |
Competency Standards Required to Achieve Introductory Riding Modules
| IR_Assessment_Slip1_Rubric.pdf |
| IR_Assessment_Slip2_Rubric.pdf |
| IR_Assessment_Slip3_Lunging_Rubric.pdf |
Other Documents required to achieve Introductory Coaching Certificate
These documents will be required for you to complete your Introductory Coaching Certificate; you can start working through these certificates from the start of your journey prior to your Coaching Assessment.
- Completion of Introductory Horse Management and Introductory Riding Modules
- Orientation to EA and the Coaching Pathway Certificate. Link coming soon.
- 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.
- Complete the New Coach Registration Form, New Coach Registration Form
For further information on starting your coaching journey please contact [email protected]
Click here to see the process for possible fast-tracking of EA Riding Modules. Please note, you will still need to purchase the books and take these along with your competition results or other accreditations to a Coach Educator for verification. You will also be required to work with a Coach Educator to be assessed on any gap requirements.
