Shows
Horse Shows
June
The Balanced Ride Equestrian Centre
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June 13, 2026
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June 14, 2026
July
Lemon Dal Stable
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July 4, 2026
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July 5, 2026
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August
Doornekamp Farm
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August 8, 2026
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August 9, 2026
EC Coaching License Overview
EC Licensed Coach
​Highest compliance level under EC
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An active EC Sport License holder
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Has completed NCCP training/certification (appropriate level)
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Has Safe Sport training
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Has a valid background screening
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Holds First Aid/CPR
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Carries coach liability insurance
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Agrees to EC Code of Conduct & policies
Required to coach at:
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EC-sanctioned competitions (bronze, silver, gold, platinum)
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EC-sanctioned events where coaching accreditation is required
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Can:
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Be accredited at competitions
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Sign athlete paperwork where required
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Be recognized by EC as compliant and insured
EC Registered Coach
In-progress / partially compliant status
An EC Registered Coach:
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Holds an EC Sport Licence
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Has begun the NCCP pathway (but may not be certified yet)
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Has Safe Sport training
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Has background screening
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Often has insurance (depending on registration status)
Key difference:
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They are recognized by EC but may not yet be fully certified at their discipline level.
Typically can:
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Coach at EC competitions (if meeting current compliance requirements)
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Continue progressing toward Licensed status
Think of this as “working toward full licensing.”
Single-Event Coach Status Upgrade Cost
​Under Equestrian Canada’s current coach status program, a Registered Coach who needs to coach at an event requiring Licensed Coach Status can purchase a temporary, single-event upgrade rather than upgrading their full status immediately.
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$55 CAD per event — This is the cost for a Registered Coach to purchase a single-event upgrade to Licensed Coach Status for one sanctioned competition where a Licensed Coach is required.
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Notes
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This temporary upgrade applies only for that specific event—you must purchase it for each event where your Registered status doesn’t meet the requirement.
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The fee is paid through your My-EC account in advance of the event.
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Fine Amount
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$300 CAD per event for coaching without valid EC Coach Status (as determined by the coach listed on the entry and/or observation by the Organizer/Official).
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Note
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This penalty is part of the 2026 Schedule of Fines & Penalties effective January 1, 2026.
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In addition to the fine, other consequences may apply (e.g., invalidation of horse/rider points or further disciplinary action) in accordance with the EC rules.