Professional Groom
Introduction to horses, horse handling, and care. NQF / EQASA Module 1.
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Qualification training
EQASA Modules 1–5, with evening lectures for working students.
Industry qualifications aligned with South Africa’s national framework - riding, stable management, and professional coaching.
Programmes prepare students for EQASA examinations while building competence in horse handling, health, nutrition, anatomy, and equipment. Evening lectures and interactive sessions accommodate working students.
A structured path from Professional Groom to Professional Equestrian Coach.
Introduction to horses, horse handling, and care. NQF / EQASA Module 1.
Equine health, nutrition, and training. NQF / EQASA Module 2.
Equine specialist and stable manager. NQF / EQASA Module 3.
Theory and principles of riding and riding instruction. NQF / EQASA Module 4.
The science of effective coaching. NQF / EQASA Module 5 - the gateway to IGEQ international passports.
EQASA qualifications support professional registration, international mobility, and specialised pathways beyond coaching.
EQASA is a member of IGEQ. Instructors from Module 5 / Level 1 and above can apply for an International Equestrian Passport, recognised across 36 countries. The IGEQ passport has been recognised by the FEI since 2001.
Accreditation supports CEEPSA membership, professional designations, and a code of ethics. Higher modules require First Aid certification.
Beyond coaching, EQASA also offers pathways in equine tourism, vaulting, western riding, and therapeutic riding.
Build a foundation the global industry respects.
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