Equestrian Canada National Team Program
The Equestrian Canada National Team Program (NTP) identifies athletes in the Train to Compete and Learn to Win stages of the Long-Term Equestrian Development (LTED) framework and supports their progression to the Train to Win and Live to Win levels. In addition, the NTP is aligned with EC’s high performance strategies and funding partners, such as Sport Canada and the Athlete Assistance Program (AAP).
The NTP – Para-Dressage is categorized into three levels: National Squad, Development Squad, and Talent ID Squad. Athletes named to the squads have access to a number of benefits to support their training and competition plans.
The NTP cycle runs from January 1st to December 31st, and athlete nominations are reviewed twice per year in June and December. In order for para-dressage scores to be recorded towards the NTP, athletes must report scores using the Para-Dressage Online Results Submission Portal within two (2) weeks of competition. Athletes must provide a copy of the judge score sheet(s) for the scores to be eligible.
The NTP – Para-Dressage is categorized into three levels: National Squad, Development Squad, and Talent ID Squad. Athletes named to the squads have access to a number of benefits to support their training and competition plans.
AAP Criteria & Carding
Through the Athlete Assistance Program (AAP), carded and qualified equestrian athletes can have access to a monthly stipend to help support training and competition initiatives. General criteria and processes are created and implemented by Sport Canada. Sport-specific criteria for equestrian are established by the EC High Performance department.
The carding period for equestrian is from January 1 to December 31. All carding recommendations must be based on results achieved in the preceding 12 months, as submitted to EC by the athlete.
Policy for Competing at International FEI Competitions
Canadian para-equestrian athletes interested in competing at FEI level para-dressage competitions must meet and comply with the following requirements:
FEI Authorization
In order to compete in a CPEDI competition sanctioned by the FEI, all horse-rider combinations are required to complete and submit an Authorization to Compete request to EC via the online portal below. Requests must be received by EC at least three (3) weeks prior to the competition’s nominated entry deadline.