UKRS Certificate in Equestrian Leadership

The UKRS Certificate in Equestrian Leadership is designed for anyone who currently or aspires to manage others in an equestrian setting. Equally the knowledge, skills and reflection will serve anyone who wishes to improve their relationships with the people that horses inevitably come with! 

Module one begins with exploring why equestrian professionals benefit from developing people leadership skills, why it matters to the future of the industry and then considers why this has been a blind spot in the culture of equestrianism in the UK. 

With the scene set, module two then focuses on self-leadership and considers the impact that leadership has on yards and equestrian businesses followed by an introduction to emotional intelligence and the role it plays in leadership .To further develop insight into each aspect of emotional intelligence, there are reflection exercises throughout. 

The third and final module then sets up to lead with intention and clarity through applying self-leadership to people leadership. It covers how to create the conditions for a healthy team, develop people rather than managing tasks all whilst leading in line with values and authenticity . 

This course is designed to give insight into your own style of leadership with practical tools that can be applied to give you the confidence to lead others and have a positive impact on the people and horses you work with.  

Module 1 – Leadership Foundations

• The context to historical and cultural factors that have shaped attitudes to the way in which people have been/are led in the equestrian industry. 
• Recongition of the legal responsibilities of employers to their employees and the impact that getting this right has on people, business and horses.  
• Explore the size of the challenge and opportunity facing the industry and the part you play in that (ref social license, horse welfare, industry being a viable place to work).  

Module 2 – Self Leadership

• An exploration into the impact that leadership has on yards and equestrian businesses 
• Introduction to emotional intelligence and the role it plays in leadership  
• Reflection exercises to develop insight into each aspect of emotional intelligence  

Module 3 – Leading Others

• Leading with intention and clarity 
• How to apply self-leadership to people leadership 
• Creating the conditions for a healthy team 
• Developing people rather than managing tasks 
• Leading in line with values and authenticity  

• Equestrians who find people more problematic than horses in their work 
• Those who lead or manage a team of people in an equestrian setting 
• Those who want to improve their team management skills but find it difficult to apply non-specific leadership advice to leading in the equestrian industry 
• Anyone who wishes to pursue a career in the equestrian industry

• Ongoing access to the Equestrian Leadership Foundations Community, where you can connect with others taking the course and discuss course topics in an enclosed, safe space. You can also share your leadership challenges and wins with the group and figure out new ways to solve old problems with the help of other like minded professionals.
• Audio versions of the modules and reflection exercises; listen to the course content whilst mucking out!
• The opportunity to self reflect and grow in a supportive environment.
• Lifetime access to course files, resources and the community that will help your equestrian business for years to come.