2025 EQASA

On behalf of the Directors and Representatives of EQASA I would like to wish all our Alumni and current Candidates as well as Training Providers the very best for the year ahead.

2025 looks to be a busy one with many assessment dates already finalized throughout the country as well as dates for George and PE (Gqeberha) yet to be confirmed.

The coup for the year has to be the visit (end April/beginning May) of Sam York.  Sam is a Fellow of the British Horse Society, has Coached and Ridden herself at a high level in Eventing and is the Technical Delegate for the IGEQ (International Group for Equestrian Qualification).  Those who attended any of her talks and coaching sessions in 2019 and 2022 will attest to the fact that she is, in a word, “inspirational”.  Sam will be visiting most provinces and we strongly encourage anyone involved in riding or teaching at any level to make a point of attending her talks or coaching sessions.  We would like to thank Eventing South Africa and SAEF for helping EQASA make this visit possible.

The Alumni list of qualified Instructors who have given permission for their information to be published is growing steadily.  If your name is not there (and you have already filled out the Permission to Publish form) please contact kzn@sanip.org.za.

A reminder about the very smart “Qualified Equestrian Coach” EQASA bodywarmers available to order.  These garnered much interest at the IGEQ Conference held in Finland during November 2024.  For further information, please contact secretary@sanip.org.za 

Candidates should note that there will be some additions to the syllabus made during the course of the year which could potentially be assessed from July 2025 onwards.

EQASA continues to be an active Member of the IGEQ including having a seat on the Executive Committee as Region 6 Representative.  IGEQ passports are in stock and available for those with a full Level 1 (Module 5) and upwards qualification.  Please contact kzn@sanip.org.za for more information.

Wishing all Candidates of EQASA much success in 2025.

Troy Kernick

MD: EQASA