RIDER PATHWAYS
Equestrian Canada Rider Level Testing Program - 2026/2027
This program is open to PHC students that are in the lesson program.
The Equestrian Canada Learn to Ride program is a national program based on current standards of riding and the Canadian Long -Term Equestrian Development model.
The PHC lesson program includes Levels 1 - 5. Levels 6 -8 is available for horse owners and full time leasers.
The purpose of the program is to produce well-rounded horsemen and women, who are able to care for and ride their horses in a correct, safe manner. This program is based on the following manuals that outline the basic horse and stable management knowledge as well as expected riding skills for each level of certification:
Equestrian Canada English Rider Handbooks
Stable Management in Canada book
Additional resources (such as the Developing Equestrians Guidebook)
To prepare for the testing students participate in a variety of clinics to ensure that they have the skills needed for their level in both riding and stable management.
Rider Levels are standard across Canada, so once certified a rider can hold their accreditation across the country.
Our rider level prep clinics run through the fall and winter months, with testing taking place each spring.
Password is required to access the links below
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RIDER 1
Rider 1 Prep Sessions
(In-barn/Class)
#1 - Sunday, October 4, 2026
#2 - Sunday November 8, 2026
#3 - Sunday December 6, 2026
#4 - Sunday January 10, 2027
#5 - Sunday February 21, 2027
#6 - Sunday March 7, 2027
#7 - Sunday April 4, 2027
Evaluation
TBD
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RIDER 2
Rider 2 Prep Sessions
(In-barn/Class)
#1 - Sunday, October 4, 2026
#2 - Sunday November 8, 2026
#3 - Sunday December 6, 2026
#4 - Sunday January 10, 2027
#5 - Sunday February 21, 2027
#6 - Sunday March 7, 2027
#7 - Sunday April 4, 2027
Evaluation
TBD
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RIDER 3
Rider 3 Prep Sessions
(In-barn/Class & Mounted)
#1 - Sunday, October 5, 2025
#2 - Sunday November 2, 2025
#3 - Sunday December 14, 2025
#4 - Sunday January 18, 2026
#5 - Sunday February 8, 2026
#6 - Sunday March 1, 2026
#7 - Sunday April 5, 2026
Evaluation
TBD
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RIDER 4
Rider 4 Prep Sessions
(In-barn/Class & Mounted)
#1 - Sunday, October 5, 2025
#2 - Sunday November 2, 2025
#3 - Sunday December 14, 2025
#4 - Sunday January 18, 2026
#5 - Sunday February 8, 2026
#6 - Sunday March 1, 2026
#7 - Sunday April 5, 2026
Rider 4-5 Lunging
#1 - Friday January 15, 2027
#2 - Friday February 26, 2027
#3 - Friday March 12, 2027
#4 - Friday April 9, 2027
#5 - Friday May 7, 2027
Evaluation
TBD
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RIDER 5
Rider 5 Riding Sessions (Mounted)
#1 - Thursday, October 8, 15, 22 and/or 29
#2 - Thursday, November: 5, 12, 19 and/or 26
#3 - TBD
#4 - TBD
#5 - TBD
#6 - TBD
#7 - TBD
Rider 4-5 Lunging
#1 - Friday January 15, 2027
#2 - Friday February 26, 2027
#3 - Friday March 12, 2027
#4 - Friday April 9, 2027
#5 - Friday May 7, 2027
Evaluation
TBD
Long Term Equestrian Development (LTED) Program
The Long Term Equestrian Development (LTED) Program is open to PHC riders that jump 2'0 and above.
This program has been developed to incorporate mental, physical, technical and tactical training in to the programs for the more advanced riders. LTED members will have the opportunities to participate in:
Learn to Ride Program (Rider Level Sessions) Levels 5 - 8
Advanced Clinics
Seasonal Training Plans
Coach Mentoring
Horse Husbandry Sessions
Volunteer Opportunities
The Equestrian Canada Learn to Ride program is a national program based on current standards of riding and the Canadian Long -Term Equestrian Development model.
The English Learn to Ride program includes levels 1- 10.
The purpose of the program is to produce well-rounded horsemen and women, who are able to care for and ride their horses in a correct, safe manner.
This program is based on the following manuals that outline the basic horse and stable management knowledge as well asexpected riding skills for each level of certification:
Equestrian Canada English Rider Handbooks
Stable Management in Canada book
Additional resources (such as the Developing Equestrians Guidebook)
To prepare for the testing students participate in home study as well as a variety of clinics at to ensure that they have the skills needed for their level in both riding and stable management.
Rider Levels are standard across Canada, so once certified a rider can hold their accreditation across the country.
2024 LTED Clinics
Open to all students that compete in the Beginner, Cross rail, 1’6 and 2’0 divisions at our Skills Development Horse Shows.
Clinic #1 - TBD
Clinic #2 - TBD