FEI Level 1 Vaulting Coach Course

Equestrian Australia is pleased to host a four-day FEI Level 1 Vaulting Coach Course from 16–19 March 2026 at Heritage Horse Park, Windsor.

Prerequisite: Participants must have completed their EA Introductory Horse Management, as this is a mandatory requirement for enrolment.

This course also provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to work toward further EA Coach Accreditations.

Course Tutor: John Eccles

The course will be led by internationally respected FEI Course Tutor John Eccles, whose experience and leadership have significantly shaped vaulting both in Britain and worldwide.

John brings:

• 125 FEI starts and 31 FEI wins as an elite lunger
• Experience lunging at major championships, including the World Equestrian Games (WEG)
• A distinguished career supporting his daughters Joanne and Hannah Eccles and their horse WH Bentley at the highest level of international competition
• Service as an FEI Official, including:
  - Chair of the FEI Vaulting Committee
  - Global leadership in FEI vaulting education for coaches and stewards
  - Appointment as Chief Steward at the FEI World Equestrian Games Aachen 2026
  - Extensive experience as a judge, clinician, and educator, mentoring vaulters, coaches, lungers, and officials worldwide

John Eccles is widely regarded as a foundational figure in modern vaulting, transitioning from an elite performance role to international leadership and education, helping shape the sport’s global development and fostering world-class talent.

Numbers will be limited, so please register on the link HERE if you would like to: 

1. Participate in the FEI Level 1 Coach Course $240 per person 
2. Observe at the FEI Level 1 Coach Course $60 per day or $240 for the 4 days.
3. Utilise the FEI Coach Couse pathway to work towards EA Vaulting Lunger or EA Coach accreditations.

Further information will be sent to those who have registered via the link or contact [email protected]