Have you ever felt like you wanted to plan your equestrian journey? Are you an athlete that would like to overcome certain gaps in your training ? Have you ever wondered what your next step is in the sport you love most? In this course, you will learn about the different stages of athlete development and how a support team can be integrated according to every need. Your coach does not have to wear all the hats, neither do the parents. After taking this course, you will leave equipped with tangible tools according to the athlete's needs at the Learn to Train and Train to Train level of Canadian equestrian journeys.

This course will take you about 45 minutes to complete and you will learn how to:

1. Identify the different stages of the long term equestrian development (LTED)
2. Understand the impact of integrated support teams (IST)
3. Communicate clear milestones and expectations
4. Use practical tools to guide decision making

This comprehensive four-module course is designed to give landowners, equine professionals, and property managers the practical tools and foundational knowledge needed to manage water resources effectively.

Whether you're managing a small paddock or a multi-acre operation, this course will help you make better water-related decisions for the health of your horses, your land, and your infrastructure.

Our goal is to help you steward water wisely—for sustainability, safety, and long-term property success.

Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:

1. Understand how water flows and interacts with different land types and structures.
2. Identify water-related risks on your property, including erosion, contamination, and poor drainage.
3. Implement practical strategies for water conservation, collection, and distribution.
4. Apply best practices for managing runoff, maintaining healthy soils, and protecting nearby waterways.
5. Evaluate and adapt water management systems to improve efficiency and environmental stewardship.