The role of the Horse Sport Ireland’s Coaching and Education department is to develop the national coaching and education strategy. This includes nurturing existing programmes and developing new initiatives and certification pathways to develop the capability and competencies of those operating within the horse industry in Ireland.
Focus Areas
- Continuous Professional Development for Coaches
Coaching Continuous Professional Development
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has instigated a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme for all Level 1 Apprentice, Level 2 and Level 3 Coaches. HSI is very keen that all coaches constantly progress their coaching skills and this is the premise on which the CPD programme is based.
The CPD programme is compulsory for all coaches who wish to remain on the List of HSI Accredited Coaches.
| Information | Dates | Venue |
| Clare Maria Campbell & Sally Corscadden – Rider Biomechanics (2 Part) | • 20th July • 27th July • 7th September • 14th September | Webinar |
| Yogi Breisner & Sally Corscadden – Cross Country Webinar | • 17th August • 21st September | Webinar |
| Tom Holden – Principles of Course Design for Coaches | • 5th October | Webinar |
| (TBC) Haydn Price – Shoeing for Performance | • 21st October (TBC) | Webinar |
| (TBC) Hayley Harrison – The Role of the Coach | • 29th October (TBC) | Webinar |
| (TBC) John Killingbeck – Management of Competition Horse for Optimum Performance | • 16th November (TBC) | Webinar |
| Nicky Fuller – Developing Effective Coaching Style | • 10th November | Webinar |
| (TBC) Andy Thomas – Understanding Rider Symmetry for Performance – The Coaches Role | • Webinars throughout October & November dates TBC. | Webinar |