Horse Safety Australia qualifications may be attained in most disciplines as our certification is based on safe and competent delivery of teaching skills – no matter what your area of interest or expertise.
Qualification avenues can also be tailored to specific groups, as we have done in the past for large Associations such as the NCHA (National Cutting Horse Association). Contact our Admin area if the listed qualifications don’t quite fit with what you are looking for, or if your organisation requires an industry specific option.
Instructor Qualification Levels
- General Instructor
- Introductory Instructor
- Assistant Instructor
General Instructor: Minimum age 18. Must have the ability to provide foundational instruction to beginners, with a strong emphasis on safety, risk management, planning and communication.
They should have skills in teaching riders individually and in groups competently and safely, as well as in teaching correct position and control at walk, trot and canter including leg, rein and seat aids. This person also has experience in the areas of assessing horses for their roles, matching horses to riders, applying first aid for horses and general knowledge of the proper care and welfare of horses.
Introductory: As above but someone with limited horse experience who is capable of teaching the basics and is safe and conscientious in their role and working towards General Instructor level. They work under the direction of a Qualified General Instructor using known horses with standard procedures for teaching basic riding. Includes the ability to supervise others around but not on horses.
Assistant Instructor: Minimum age 16. Can assist in a lesson under the direct supervision of a qualified instructor. Includes the basics of Workplace Health and Safety, care and safe handling of horses, and an ability to walk, trot and canter independently on a beginner level horse.
First Aid – A current first aid certificate (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid) must be held to obtain any Horse Safety Australia qualification.
How to Get a Horse Safety Australia Qualification – see this page for more information and an Application Form.