Did you know you can use the Equine Canada Western Rider levels 1-4 for high school credits?

In June, I attended a coach's update course where I learned how to administer the Equine Canada Western Rider tests 1-4. High school students may use these rider levels as credits toward their graduation. Below is a quick summary of Horse Council BC's "High School Credits for Equine Canada Rider Level Exams" brochure:

Western Rider Levels 1-4 This program is self paced, student directed and coach driven. Riders are taught the skills and knowledge for each level by an Equine Canada Certified and current Western coach. Once the student is ready, they will be tested for each level for both riding skills and stable management skills. Each level is progressively difficult. Riders may not bypass any levels when using this program for occupational high school credits. Rider 1 = 2 Grade 10 Credits Rider 2 = 2 Grade 10 Credits Rider 3 = 4 Grade 11 Credits Rider 4 = 4 Grade 12 Credits The student is issued a certificate by HCBC for each level. This certificate is taken to the high school and credits are awarded for the level obtained.

Each exam is $21 (includes gst) payable to Horse Council BC for processing of the exams. Students must be members of HCBC at the time of testing. Testing coaches must be considered “current” when they administer exams. Manuals required for study are available from the Horse Council BC Bookstore and can be purchased online (store.hcbc.ca), over the phone or in person. Western Rider Manuals • Western Rider Handbook: Level 1 • Western Rider Handbook: Level 2 • Western Rider Handbook: Level 3 • Western Rider Handbook: Level 4 • Stable Management Manual

Please note that there will be a testing fee charged by the testing instructor or coach in addition to the exam fee charged by Horse Council BC.

Anyone wanting more information is welcome to call me at 250-442-7720.