EC NCCP Training Cohort for Competition Coach Specialists

Using a cohort working together in a virtual environment, candidates in the group will work together with experienced Master Coach Developers Ruth Allum (HP1 – Eventing) and Helen Richardson (Competition Coach Specialist – Eventing) through training and mentoring to prepare for certification. The cohort will kick off the training and mentoring process in January and will work together through the recommended training and prep for Coach Specialist candidates. The training included in this course:

- Design an Equestrian Sport Program

- Manage an Equestrian Sport Program

- Analyze Competitive Equestrian Performance

Extra sessions are included with the cohort to help prepare portfolio and coaching submissions for evaluation.

Candidates may register for evaluation separately when ready.

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‍2026 Cohort Schedule

‍Jan 27 – 12:00-3:00 PM EST– EAP/Lesson Plan & LTED Overview

Feb 03 – 12:00-4:00PM EST – EC NCCP Design an Equestrian Sport Program – Mod 1 & 2Feb 10 – 12:00-4:00PM EST – EC NCCP Design an Equestrian Sport Program – Mod 3 & 4

Feb 17 – 12:00-4:00PM EST – EC NCCP Manage an Equestrian Sport Program – Mod 1 & 2Feb 24 – 12:00-3:00PM EST - EC NCCP Analyze Competitive Performance – Mod 1 & 2

Mar 03 – 12:00-3:00PM EST - EC NCCP Analyze Competitive Performance – Mod 2 & 3

Mar 10 – 1:00-4:00PM EST – Portfolio & Evaluation Prep Review

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The Philip Parkes Memorial Coaching Scholarship is available for dressage coaches pursuing NCCP Certification.  For more information or to apply: Philip Parkes Memorial Coaching Scholarship Application