Vaulting Instructor Qualifications

Under Review as of December 15th, 2024

Vaulting Instructor Examination Minimum Requirements

  • Horse: To work with a trained horse in all three gaits/paces.

    Vaulter: To train leisure Vaulters, beginners up to D level in compulsories and freestyle.

    Horse:

    • Basic anatomy and physiology of the horse.

    • Recognising signs of good and ill health.

    • Caring for the horse in routine situations.

    Vaulter: Knowledge of the code of ethics.

  • Horse: To choose, school and develop a horse to be used for vaulting. Recognise and correct faults.

    Vaulter: To train Vaulters up to A level in compulsories and freestyle. Communicate well with others.

    Horse: Further anatomy and physiology. Recognise lameness and take suitable action. Develop and maintain fitness for competition work

    Vaulter: Knowledge of rules and guidelines. All aspects of social, technical and psychological preparation for competitions.

  • Horse: To train and school a horse to its full potential

    Vaulter: To train and educate to a person's full potential and in complete harmony with the horse

    Horse: Knowledge of management of the horse, maintaining health and fitness

    Vaulter: Complete knowledge of the Vaulter, allowing him/her to perform to the best of their ability

Matrix Guidelines

  • Activity: Work under supervision of a Level 2 or Level 3 trainer.

    May Include Work With:

    • Leisure vaulters, young vaulters, beginners.

    • Basic training on ponies and horses.

    • Precondition for training in the therapeutic field

    Status:

    • Training of leisure vaulters.

    • Training to D level

    Workplace: Clubs or riding centres recommended or recognised by the National Federation and/or Government.

    Training Time:

    • Minimum age – 18 years.

    • Training time - 2 years

  • Activity: Independent Vaulting Trainer

    May Include Work With: Train to A Level - both compulsory and freestyle

    Status:

    • Instruction of trainers of Level 1

    • Training of groups from A-C level

    • Training of individual vaulters

    Workplace: Clubs, riding centres or riding schools recommended or recognised by the National Federation and/or Government

    Training Time:

    • Minimum age 21 years

    • Training time - 3 years training and experience from Level 1.

  • Activity: Independent Master Trainer

    May Include Work With: All

    Status:

    • Training of Level 1 and Level 2 trainers

    • International level vaulters.

    Workplace: Freelance instructor or large centre.

    Training Time:

    • Minimum age - 24 years

    • Training time - 3 years training and experience from Level 2

Eligibility

  • International Level 1:

    • EFA/NCAS Level 1 Vaulting

    International Level 2:

    • N/A

    International Level 3:

    • N/A

    International Expert:

    • N/A

  • International Level 1:

    • Voltigierwart

    International Level 2:

    • Voltigeinstruktor

    International Level 3:

    • Voltigerlehrer

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • Instructor for Vaulting

    International Level 2:

    • Trasiner for Vaulting II grade

    International Level 3:

    • Trainer for Vaulting I grade

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • (N/A)

    International Level 2:

    • BEES 1 Activities equestres Sportif option - voltige

    International Level 3:

    • (N/A)

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • Trainer C

    International Level 2:

    • Trainer B

    International Level 3:

    • Trainer A

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • Lovastorna oktató

    International Level 2:

    • Lovastorna edzo

    International Level 3:

    • Lovastorna szakedzo

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • Tecnico di Volteggio di 1 livello

    International Level 2:

    • Tecnico di Volteggio di 2 livello

    International Level 3:

    • Tecnico di Volteggio di 3 livello

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • Aspirant Voltigeleider

    • Voltigeleider

    • Instructeur 2 Voltige

    International Level 2:

    • (N/A)

    International Level 3:

    • (N/A)

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • (N/A)

    International Level 2:

    • Instruktor Woltyzerki

    International Level 3:

    • (N/A)

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • EQASA Equestrian Coach (Vaulting) Level 1

    International Level 2:

    • EQASA Senior Equestrian Coach (Vaulting) Level 2

    International Level 3:

    • EQASA Master Equestrian Coach (Vaulting) Level 3

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • Bitr. Voltigeinstruktör

    International Level 2:

    • Voltigeinstruktör

    International Level 3:

    • Voltigelärare

    International Expert:

    • A-tränare

  • International Level 1:

    • BVA Level 1

    • BEV Level 1

    International Level 2:

    • BVA Level 2

    • BEV Level 2

    International Level 3:

    • BVA Level 3

    • BEV Level 3

    International Expert:

    • BEV Level 4

Note: IGEQ passports are issued at 3 levels, therefore holders of qualifications listed in the International Expert column (below) will receive a Level 3 passport. The higher qualification should be shown on the Endorsement Page of the passport. It is important to note that instructors will be recognised in another member country at the level of their passport and are NOT eligible to receive a certificate at the same level from another Federation. Harmonisation does not give the right to demand a further certificate at the same level but it may be possible to take the next level examination if desired.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Only holders of qualifications on the list are eligible to apply for a passport. NO other qualifications are eligible. If a member federation wishes to amend or add qualifications to the list, they should contact the Secretary.