Equestrian Canada Rider Level Testing Program
2023/2024
2023/2024 Rider Testing
The Equine Canada Learn to Ride program is a national program based on current standards of riding and the Canadian Long -Term Equestrian Development model. The PHC program includes levels 1 - 8. The purpose of the program is to produce well-rounded horsemen and women, who are able to care for and ride their horses in a correct, safe manner. This program is based on the following manuals that outline the basic horse and stable management knowledge as well as expected riding skills for each level of certification:
Equestrian Canada English Rider Handbooks
Stable Management in Canada book
Additional resources (such as the Developing Equestrians Guidebook)
To prepare for the testing students participate in a variety of clinics to ensure that they have the skills needed for their level in both riding and stable management. Rider Levels are standard across Canada, so once certified a rider can hold their accreditation across the country.
Our rider level prep clinics run through the Fall and Winter months, with testing taking place each Spring. This program is open to PHC students that are in the lesson program.
Rider 2 & 3 prep sessions (In barn/Class)
#1 - Friday, October 13th, 2023
#2 - Friday, November 17th, 2023
#3 - Friday, December 8th, 2023
#4 - Friday, january 19th, 2024 *makeup for January 12th
#5 – Friday, February 2nd, 2024
#6 – Friday, april 12th, 2024
Rider 4 PREP SESSIOns (In barn/Class)
#1 - Friday, October 20th, 2023
#2 - Friday, November 24th, 2023
#3 - Friday, December 15th, 2023
#4 – Friday, January 19th, 2024
#5 – Friday, February 9th, 2024
#6 – Friday, April 19th, 2024
Rider 3-4 Riding Sessions (On Horse)
#1- October 22nd, 2023
#2 - november 19th, 2023
#3 - january 21st, 2024
#4 - February 11th, 2024
#5 - March 31, 2024
#6 - April 21, 2024
Rider 5-6 Riding Sessions (On Horse)
#1 - DECEMBER 3rd, 2023
#3 - january 14th, 2024
#4 - February 18th, 2024
#5 - april 7th, 2024
Rider 5-6 LUNGing - Friday, march 22th & april 12th, 2024
2023 EVALUATION DATES
- Written Test & Stable Management - Friday, April 26th, 2024
- Flat & Jump Tests - Sunday. April 28th, 2024
