Coaching

Coaches are an essential part of the equestrian sector as good coaches help people participate more whilst developing a wide variety of skills. Coaches not only enhance sporting experiences, but increase and sustain active lifestyles. This in turn brings enormous health and well-being benefits to the nation.

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horsescotland is committed to ensuring that Coaches within the Equestrian Sector are qualified and properly insured. horsescotland provides continuous opportunities for Coaches, including:

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• horsescotland Coaches Register

• Coaching Certificate Qualifications

• Funding of up to 70% available for Coaching Certificate Qualifications via sportscotland

• Opportunity to use eportfolio software for Coaching Certificate Qualifications

• A Continuous Professional Development Programme

• Member Body Coaching Development Opportunities through our Member Body Support Programme

• Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport workshops and supporting Member Bodies workshops

• PVG

• Insurance

• First Aid

• horsescotland Annual Awards

• sportscotland Coaching, Officiating & Volunteer Awards

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As well as providing all of these opportunities for coaches we also continually provide training and development to our Coaching Workforce who are responsible for upskilling Coaches.

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