Equestrian Canada Rider Level Testing Program
2024/2025
2024/2025 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.
