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British Equestrian Federation<br />
The Pony Club<br />
(for Intro to Coach Step 1 and UKCC Level 1)<br />
Telephone: 02476 698300<br />
training@pcuk.org<br />
YELA<br />
(for Young Equestrian Leaders Award)<br />
Telephone: 01926 405977<br />
yela@rda.org.uk<br />
AGES 13-25<br />
YOUNG EQUESTRIAN<br />
LEADER AWARD (YELA)<br />
BRONZE AGES 13-25<br />
The Young Equestrian Leaders Award<br />
(YELA) is an award scheme designed<br />
to recognise the time and effort young<br />
volunteers give to equestrianism and<br />
shape their experience, so they become<br />
equestrian leaders of the future.<br />
YELA demonstrates<br />
commitment,<br />
leadership and<br />
responsibility<br />
and provides a<br />
great springboard<br />
to a whole host<br />
of fantastic<br />
experiences in<br />
equestrianism.<br />
YELA may lead<br />
candidates down<br />
many different paths: coaching, horse<br />
care, fundraising, training and mentoring<br />
volunteers and much more besides.<br />
• 20 hours of volunteering.<br />
• Over a minimum of 8 weeks.<br />
• Introduces equestrian skills, leadership<br />
and responsibility.<br />
- Appropriate supervision for the<br />
volunteering tasks they are undertaking.<br />
COSTING<br />
£14 to register for the Bronze Award.<br />
FURTHER INFORMATION*<br />
http://yela.org.uk<br />
YOUNG EQUESTRIAN<br />
LEADER AWARD (YELA)<br />
SILVER<br />
Pre-requisite: to have completed the<br />
YELA Bronze Award.<br />
• 40 hours of volunteering.<br />
• Over a minimum of 16 weeks.<br />
• Encourages the pursuit of new skills<br />
and experiences.<br />
- Appropriate supervision for the<br />
volunteering tasks they are undertaking.<br />
COSTING<br />
£16 to register for the Silver Award.<br />
FURTHER INFORMATION*<br />
http://yela.org.uk<br />
Volunteering may take place with one<br />
or two different BEF Member Bodies.<br />
AGES 13-25<br />
YOUNG EQUESTRIAN<br />
LEADER AWARD (YELA)<br />
GOLD<br />
Pre-requisite: to have completed the<br />
YELA Silver Award.<br />
• 60 hours of volunteering.<br />
• Over a minimum of 32 weeks.<br />
• Experiencing a wide range of skills,<br />
taking the lead on the planning<br />
delivery of a volunteering project.<br />
- Appropriate supervision for the<br />
volunteering tasks they are undertaking.<br />
COSTING<br />
£22 to register for the Gold Award.<br />
FURTHER INFORMATION*<br />
http://yela.org.uk<br />
Volunteering hours should take<br />
place with three BEF Member Bodies<br />
and gold candidates will be asked<br />
to complete a delivery plan for a<br />
volunteering project.<br />
*FURTHER INFORMATION<br />
Volunteering may take place at an event or venue within the<br />
British Equestrian Federation, for example: Pony Club Branch<br />
or Centre, Riding for the Disabled Group, British Eventing, BHS<br />
Approved Riding Centre, British Dressage, British Showjumping.<br />
For the full list of the 19 BEF Member Bodies and Associates, please<br />
go to: www.bef.co.uk<br />
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