Venue: Danescroft Equestrian Centre, 21 Waterloo Road, Lisburn BT27 5NW, United Kingdom
Time 9am – 5pm.
The HSI Introduction to Coaching course is the initial step on the coaching ladder. It provides prospective coaches and young horse producers with the foundation skills and techniques to begin their coaching career. This one-day course provides candidates with the basic principles of coaching, a better understanding of modern competition requirements and a detailed understanding of the HSI Coaching Programme and of the work involved to become a qualified HSI equestrian coach.
Entry Requirements: Candidates should be over 16 years of age and must have a good general knowledge of horses and horsemanship. Previous equestrian experience is essential and does help develop your eye as a coach.
Duration: This is a one-day course and is very practical in its presentation. The thought-provoking theory sessions are completed in groups and most of the time is spent in the arena watching and participating in practical coaching sessions.