Hi Mandy, It's good to hear from you. I have been able to do some riding this spring since I board at a place with an indoor arena but I haven't been on the trails yet. How about you? What's it like in your neck of the "woods"?

Hi Mandy - I am happy to help. Is your rider looking to do the English or Western program?

Good Morning Mandy -

Here is what your student will need to complete the English Learn to Ride program:

• Join the Ontario Equestrian Federation
• Purchase the English Rider Manual(s)
• You may also wish to purchase Stable Management in Canada
• Contact a current and Certified Equine Canada Instructor or Coach to begin training
• When the coach feels you are ready, they can administer the exam to you, some
exams require you to use a coach other than your regular coach
• The completed exam and payment is then submitted to the OEF office by the evaluator

You are correct, your level 2 is the equivalent of Rider Level 5. The jumping portion of the test is optional. However, the jumping is required if you are using the Rider Level tests as a prerequisite for Coach 1 certification.

I hope this helps, please let me know if you have any other questions.