Kuruka's Rider Level Program
What Are The Rider Levels?
The Equine 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 1-8.
The program provides an opportunity for riders to progress, demonstrating their skills through a series of written tests, interviews and over fences along with flat tests. Once riders are ready, they are evaluated by a certified Equestrian Canada Evaluator.
The purpose is to give riders an opportunity to learn not only how to ride, but also develop into a 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. It is a way to ensure that all across Canada students get the opportunity to learn a standard form of knowledge and get recognized for their achievements. It is a great first step to future work in any equine related field, great on a resume for those students who hope to work in an equine related field. Learn to Ride also serves as the foundation of EC’s Coach Status program.
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.
This program is open to students that are currenty in the Kuruka lesson program.
Rider Program Requirements
Our Program
To prepare we support our testers equally and ensure all riders are well prepared, as such our instructors spend weeks incorporating the level requirements of the flat test or jumping components in their lessons. Students are also able to participate in a variety of mini clinics hosted during the fall and winter that are hands on with stable management bandage wrapping and tack knowledge.
Along with those, Angela also offers in person or online classes thru google class room, this is offered for those who would like to learn independently through manuals and research but wish to have some feedback on how they are progressing in their comprehension of the material. Angela will also provide a guide for review materials required for written, oral and practical for each rider level component, along with the study guides for the level they are testing for. At Kuruka we are fortunate that many of our school horses have helped countless riders achieve their rider levels.
