Wish me luck, everyone! I'm leaving today for a week of intensive coaching training and preparation for the exams. At the end of the week on Friday and Saturday I'm going to take the exams for Equine Canada English Coach Level I. The exams include riding on the flat and jumping 3' course, written test, barn management, horse conformation and soundness, basic veterinary knowledge, bandages, lungeing a horse and rider and teaching a rider. During the week we are going to audit an NCCP course (National Coaching Certification Program), practice teaching, dressage, jumping, preparation for competition and exams.

I'm very excited to go and immerse in the atmosphere of riding, teaching and learning. I will tell you about my experiences when I get back.

Happy riding...