ENS Scotia Series Foundations Judge Course – 2022-23
Official recruitment and training is vital to the sustainability of our sport especially at the entry level. The goal of ENS Scotia Series Officials Program is to provide opportunities for members across the province to be trained and be recognized as a Scotia Series Official.
There are two types of officials:
- Scotia Series Foundations Judge, and
- Scotia Series Discipline-Specific Judge
Scotia Series Foundations Judge Training
Developed to be completed at your own pace, this course provides one of several prerequisites and training required to receive recognition as a Foundations Judge.
Registration to access the online course closes on March 31, 2023. From the date of your registration, you have access to this course for 1 year.
All content and curriculum rights reserved to Equestrian Nova Scotia.
This course covers the basics of all Scotia Series Divisions. Each course section includes an overview of the classes within the division; the class procedure; and basic scoring information.
The following are the main sections of the course:
- Introduction to the ENS Scotia Series Officials Program
- Western Performance Division
- Western Speed Division
- Showmanship Division
- English Flat Division
- Hunter Division
- Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences
- Jumper Division
- Basic Introduction into Course Design
- Dressage Division
- Pleasure Driving Division
- Maritime Bred Division
All content and curriculum rights reserved to Equestrian Nova Scotia.
Time Commitment:
- Work at your own pace within the pre-determined course time-line
- 25 hours of videos plus additional reading
- Course portal is available 24/7
- All materials must be completed before the course end date.
- Course is entirely online
Materials
- All supporting documents are provided online for viewing or download
Prerequisites
- 19 years of age or older
Course Support
- Contact [email protected] or 902-425-5450 ext 337
- For Horse Portal technical support, contact [email protected]
Certificate of Course Completion
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Course Completion Certificate from Equine Guelph.
This certificate will provide proof of completion of the Scotia Series Foundations Judge course and evaluation – one of several prerequisites and training required to receive recognition as a Scotia Series Foundations Judge. Upon receipt of your course completion certificate, NSEF will assist you with fulfilling other program requirements.
Continuing Education Credits/Professional Development:
- NCCP Coach/Instructor Professional Development Points (3 points)
In addition to our partners, we thank Roz Moskovits, members of the NS officials’ community, and the Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation Competition Committee for their assistance in the development of this program.
