Rider in the stable aisle during professional training

Qualification training

Build a career the industry recognises.

EQASA Modules 1–5, with evening lectures for working students.

Industry qualifications aligned with South Africa’s national framework - riding, stable management, and professional coaching.

Why choose Bluemoon for skills development?

Programmes prepare students for EQASA examinations while building competence in horse handling, health, nutrition, anatomy, and equipment. Evening lectures and interactive sessions accommodate working students.

Course list

A structured path from Professional Groom to Professional Equestrian Coach.

Module 1

Professional Groom

Introduction to horses, horse handling, and care. NQF / EQASA Module 1.

Module 2

Head Groom

Equine health, nutrition, and training. NQF / EQASA Module 2.

Module 3

Horsemastership

Equine specialist and stable manager. NQF / EQASA Module 3.

Module 4

Assistant Instructor

Theory and principles of riding and riding instruction. NQF / EQASA Module 4.

Certification and registration

EQASA qualifications support professional registration, international mobility, and specialised pathways beyond coaching.

Global mobility

EQASA is a member of IGEQ. Instructors from Module 5 / Level 1 and above can apply for an International Equestrian Passport, recognised across 36 countries. The IGEQ passport has been recognised by the FEI since 2001.

Professional standards

Accreditation supports CEEPSA membership, professional designations, and a code of ethics. Higher modules require First Aid certification.

Specialisations

Beyond coaching, EQASA also offers pathways in equine tourism, vaulting, western riding, and therapeutic riding.

Master the fundamentals of elite equine management.

Build a foundation the global industry respects.

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Pre-qualification application

Step 1: Submit your pre-qualification application.

Riding video

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