Athlete Development Pathway

 Horse Scotland Athlete Development Pathway

2027 - 2029

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The Horse Scotland Athlete Development Pathway is supported by National Lottery funding from sportscotland, with the aims of supporting athletes and equines:

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• securing places on GB teams

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  And/or

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• British Equestrian World Class Podium Programmes

 

Our programme is designed to develop the potential of the equine and athlete partnership in a development and performance environment in order to achieve their individualised agreed goals. The Athlete Development Handbook can be found below.

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Coach Applications for 2027-2029 Pathway

Applications are currently open for coaches to join our Pathway team and work to deliver quality training, coaching & support to our riders.

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We have five positions available for contracted professionals to join the team:

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- Dressage Coach

- Showjumping Coach

- Rider Fitness Coach

- Rider Physiotherapist

- Sport Psychologist

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​The role profile & details of how to apply for each position can be found below.

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The application window is open until 23:59 on Friday 9th October 2026.

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Any questions and applications can be sent to our Pathway Coordinator Michael at michael@horsescotland.org

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Rider applications opening soon!

Rider applications will be opening up at the end of September. If you wish to find out more about our Pathway, what it means to be on the Squad or have any questions please get in touch with our Pathway Coordinator Michael by emailing: michael@horsescotland.org

And keep an eye on this webpage & our socials to find out when rider applications are open!