Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

The CPD Programme is a vital element of the HSI Coaching Programme. It ensures HSI Accredited coaches meet their professional obligation to deliver top quality coaching to their riders. Participation in this programme helps coaches develop their technical skills, delivery styles and increases their knowledge base. The CPD Programme also gives riders confidence in the level of training they are receiving, knowing that the coach is part of an assured professional development programme.

CPD Criteria 2022

Coaching Webinars

Horse Sport Ireland Coaching Webinars offer coaches a unique opportunity to further their learning and engage with industry experts from the world from the comfort of their own home.

HSI Accredited Coaches will gain 1 CPD per webinar.

Although the webinars are aimed towards HSI coaches, they are open to anyone with an interest in the topics – several of the webinars may be of interest to riders, owners and breeders.

CPD Events

Horse Sport Ireland Coaching run a variety of in-person events around Ireland. These events provide coaches with an opportunity to learn from and observe leading industry experts in both a theory and practical setting.

CPD points awarded for events vary depending on the duration of the event.

Online CPD Opportunities

Anti-Doping: 

• Sport Ireland Athlete Anti-Doping E-Learning programme.
• 1 CPD point for HSI coaches.
• Available at: https://www.sportireland.ie/anti-doping/education-zone/education-zone

Mandatory Requirements:

• Current, valid First Aid Certificate
• Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate
• Garda Clearance / Access NI Vetting (completed through HSI)

The Accreditation year runs from 1^st December to 30th November.

More information:

If you require any further information please email: coaching@horsesportireland.ie

HSI reserves the right to modify, alter or add to accreditation requirements in accordance with updates to HSI Coaching Programmes.