THE Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) coaching programme is designed to provide candidates with a pathway to a career as a successful competition coach. HSI coaching courses are delivered by professional equestrian tutors and use modern techniques to improve both horse and rider performance. Coaching courses are currently delivered across four levels and are accredited by Sport Ireland, the governing body for coaching in all sports.

The HSI Coaching system has been adopted by the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) and the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), Horsescotland, and the Hungarian Equestrian Federation. Horse Sport Ireland Coaching Department are currently working to redevelop the Level 1 Apprentice Coach Course. The new Level 1 course will be launched later this year.

The programme is a competition-based coaching system and focuses solely on coaching. The courses offer a better understanding of modern competition requirements, coaching skills, technical knowledge and principles of good communication. This means they are also suitable for young horse producers, competitors, riding school instructors and freelance competition coaches.

Whether candidates have been coaching for years or are a novice, this programme provides new approaches and fresh ideas. The course also provides coaches with a framework of progressive exercises to develop horses to compete from grassroots to international level. The HSI programme uses modern systematic training methods which allow horses to be produced in the classically correct manner, therefore maximising the resale value.

For full details or to enquire about upcoming courses, please contact Jennifer Diamond at jdiamond@horsesportireland.ie or call 00353 45 845 533.