ECP Levels Defined

ECP levels are defined according to the riding/training/competing and horse care knowledge and skills that a certified coach must successfully impart to their students for them to safely and competently meet the challenges presented at USEA and FEI eventing competitions. For identification of the required riding/training/competing, horse care, safety/medical, and teaching theory and practice content for each of ECP Levels, order the ECP Standards Booklet from the USEA office.

Definitions of ECP Coach Levels

Starter

Coaches of riders at Starter level

Level I - Beginner Novice

Coaches of riders up through Beginner Novice level

Level I - Novice

Coaches of riders up through Novice level

Level II - Training

Coaches of riders up through Training level

Level II - Modified

Coaches of riders up through Modified and CCI1* level

Level III

Coaches of riders up through Preliminary and CCI2* level riding/training/competing and horse care

Level IV

Coaches of riders up through Intermediate and CCI3* level riding/training/competing and horse care

Level V

Coaches of riders up through Advanced, CCI4*, and CCI5* level riding/training/competing and horse care

Young Event Horse Coach

Coaches of amateur and/or professional riders riding/training/competing young event horses, including horse care

Young Event Horse Professional Horse Trainer

Professional trainers of young event horses, including riding/training/competing and horse care