Horse Riding Schools - Riding School Qualifications

Title	Description
AHSE	Association for Horsemanship, Safety and Education
AHRC	Australian Horse Riding Centres
NCAS	National Coaching Accrediation Scheme
	Certificate III and IV in Sport Coaching Equestrian
EFA	Equestrian Federation of Australia
FEI	Federation Equestrian Internationale
MACVSc	Member Australian College Veterinary Surgeons
MRCVS	Member Royal College Veterinary Surgeons
NCAS	National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
NCD	National Coaching Director
BAppSc	Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Studies)
BA	Bachelor of Arts
BEd	Bacelor of Education
BSc	Bachelor of Science
BVSc	Bachelor of Veterinary Science

EFA offer 3 levels of accreditation;

Level 1 : addresses the basics of coaching and is directed at a General, Non-Jumping, or vaulting in background. Level 2 and 3 can be General or specialize in the disciplines of Dressage, Showjumping and Eventing.

In addition, EFA Coaches must annually maintain their Senior First Aid training qualification and their insurance premiums to stay on the official EFA Accredited Coaches list. Coaches also have a Code of Conduct they need to abide by which ensures their clients receive the best possible treatment.

AHRC accreditation:

AHRC Level One (Recreational or Trail Ride): The AHRC level one qualifies coaches to instruct riders in flatwork and jumping on school horses within an accredited Australian Horse Riding Centre. Trainee instructors must hold a current Senior First-Aid Certificate and are required to submit a workbook proving 250 hours of teaching in a member riding school and attend training workshops and complete a logbook showing competency in set tasks and theory of horsemanship.