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The UK Coaching Certificate provides a recognised stamp of quality coaching across all sport and across the UK. 

It has helped to raise the profile of equestrian coaching by establishing best practise coaching standards.  We now have a nationally recognised framework of qualifications for coach education developed by the UK’s most successful sports.
 
The introduction of UKCC has shifted the culture of coaching in the horse world.  A balance has been created between the traditional equestrian ‘what to coach’ skills (mainly focussing on the technical aspects of equestrianism) with greater emphasis on ‘how to coach’ skills (e.g. better two way communication, an understanding of different coaching and learning styles, continually reviewing, adapting and improving coaching sessions) leading to well planned effective coaching. 

UKCC makes it easier to identify the right coach for the right job from recreational enjoyment of equestrian sports to winning performance at the Olympics. 

The benefits UKCC can bring to you as an equestrian coach include:-

  • Effective, up to date’athlete-centred’ coaching skills.
  • A clearer pathway of opportunities for your personal and career development.
  • Access to best practice coaching standards and new coaching ideas developed across the UK by top sports coaches.
  • A greater understanding of high-quality world class coaching.
  • Access to expert advice and support on all aspects of coaching.
  • The satisfaction of helping your riders to achieve their goals
  • Encouragement to be the best coach that you can be.

The Pony Club currently offers the UKCC Generic Equestrian qualification at Levels 1 and 2.

LEVELS FOR THE UKCC (EQUESTRIAN)

Level 1 The role of the Level 1 coach is to assist more qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions, normally under direct supervision

Level 2 The role of the Level 2 coach is to prepare for, deliver and review coaching sessions. The technical equestrian knowledge required is around B Test level, and this coach will be able to plan a short series of linked lessons, e.g. for Camp or similar.

Level 3 The role of the Level 3 coach is to plan, implement, analyse and revise annual coaching programmes This coach has a technical knowledge at around A Test level. This coach could also “mentor” Level 2 coaches who needed support.

Level 4 UKCC Level 4 coaches will be visionary and knowledgeable decision makers who display exceptional skills, behaviours and the highest professional and ethical standards. They will advance their own and others’ development; lead cutting-edge programmes, or a specialist part of a programme; and make a positive impact on sport performance and behaviour.

Level 4 Course beginning this year

For more details, please download the following two documents:
UKCC Level 4 outline letter 2013
Level 4 application of interest

Course 82 to be held at Newton Ferrers Equus, Devon
Day 1 - 20th May 2013
Day 2 - 21st May 2013
Day 3 - 15th June 2013
Assessment - tbc - July or September
Contact Pat Crann for more details

Course 81 to be held at Cranleigh School, Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey
Day 1 - 18th July 2013
Day 2 - 19th July 2013
Day 3 - 28th August 2013
Assessment - tbc - October
Contact Pat Crann for more details

Course 79 to be held at Wickstead Farm Equestrian Centre, Wiltshire
Day 1 - 18th March 2013
Day 2 - 25th March 2013
Day 3 - 29th April 2013
Assessment - tbc
Contact Caroline Shearing for more details

Course 74 to be held at Coldblow EC, Thurnam, Maidstone, Kent
Introduction to Coaching Course and UKCC Induction - 22nd February
Day 1 - 22nd March 2013
Day 2 - 12th April 2013
Day 3 - 10th May 2013
Assessment - 31st May 2013
Contact Alex Hudson for more details

Course 72 to be held at Stepney Bank Stables, Newcastle
Day 1 - 18th January 2013
Day 2 - 1st February 2013
Day 3 - 1st March 2013
Assessment - 19th April 2013
Contact Lea Allen for more details

If you haven’t already done so, you will be required to fill in the UKCC Application Form.  (Use this form to register your interest in UKCC - you will then be informed of all new courses that are arranged.)

Course 80 to be held at Wharf Farm Riding School
Day 1 - 18th February 2013
Day 2 - 8th April 2013
Day 3 - 30th April 2013
Day 4 - 28th May 2013
Day 5 - TBC
Day 6 - TBC
Contact Lin Marriott-Lodge for more details


Course 78 to be held at Barguse Riding Centre, St Austell
Day 1 - 22nd May 2013
Day 2 - 23rd May 2013
Day 3 - 13th June 2013
Day 4 - 14th June 2013
Day 5 - TBC
Day 6 - TBC
Contact Pat Crann for more details

Course 77 to be held at Beaumont Grange Lancaster
Day 1 - 24th March 2013
Day 2 - 3rd May 2013
Day 3 - 14th June 2013
Day 4 - 26 July 2013
Day 5 - 30th August 2013
Day 6 - 6th October 2013
Contact Hilary Wakefield for more details

Course 76 to be held at Newton Hall Equitation Centre, Swilland, Ipswich,Suffolk.
Day 1 – 4th March 2013     full day
Day 2 -  5th March 2013     full day
Day 3 -  22nd April 2013 full day
Day 4 -  23rd April 2013 full day
Day 5 -  First Assessment   -  TBA in 2013
Day 6 – Final Assessment   -  TBA in 2013
Contact Pat Crann for more details

Course 75 - Northumberland.
Induction - 5th April - Litle Whittington, Hexham
Day 1 - 27th May - Park End, Hexham
Day 2 - 28th May - Park End Hexham
Day 3 - 27th June - Stepney Bank stables
Day 4 - 21st August - Park End, Hexham
Day 5 - tbc
Day 6 - tbc
Contact Lea Allen for more details

Course 73 - to be held at Albourne EC, Henfield Rd, W Sussex, BN6 9DE
Day 1- 31st October 2012
Day 2 - 12th December 2012
Day 3 - 20th February 2013
Day 4 - 20th March 2013
Day 5 (first assessment) - 10th April 2013
Final Assessment - 29th May 2013
Contact Alex Hudson for more details

If you haven’t already done so, you will be required to fill in the UKCC Application Form.  (Use this form to register your interest in UKCC - you will then be informed of all new courses that are arranged.)

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