Presented by Equestrian Canada in collaboration with Ontario Equestrian, this innovative program is designed to strengthen Para Dressage coaching across Canada. This transformative clinic will elevate athlete development, providing invaluable education and training. A key focus will be on implementing the Para Dressage Competition Pathway to better support athlete development at all levels.

Featuring internationally renowned clinician Clive Milkins, this clinic will provide expert guidance and practical strategies to help coaches refine their skills and better support their athletes. As this incredible discipline continues to grow, so does the need for specialized training, resources, and educational opportunities for coaches at every level—from grassroots to high performance.

This clinic is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to enhance your coaching and athlete development process, focusing on key areas such as:

Day 1 – Development & Introductory Focus

• Implementing the newly designed Para Dressage Competition Pathway
• Creating comprehensive Training & Competition Plans

Day 2 – Technical & High Performance Focus

• Understanding the Para Dressage Traffic Light Analysis
• Developing the Gold Medal Profile

This isn’t just another clinic—it’s your chance to learn from one of the best, expand your coaching toolkit, and be part of the future of Para Dressage in Canada. Don’t miss out on this incredible learning experience!

This clinic attendance is available for Professional Development (PD) Points for NCCP Status.

To learn more about the Para Dressage Classification Pathway, click here.

To learn more about the Equestrian Canada Para Dressage Competition Pathway, click here.

Bio for the Clinician:

Clive Milkins is a graduate of the United Kingdom (UK) Sport Elite Coaching Program, a Fellow of Riding for the Disabled, and a Level 3 UK Certified Coach, EC Licensed Coach, and NCCP Certified High Performance Dressage Coach. He also holds numerous qualifications in equine business management, horse management, and teaching.

With over 30 years of experience in Para-Dressage, Milkins has trained horses and coached athletes to the highest levels of success on the world stage. Most notably, he coached internationally renowned Para-Dressage athlete Sophie Christiansen of Great Britain, who earned six Paralympic titles, four FEI World Equestrian Games titles, and eight European Championship titles under his guidance.

Milkins has coached at six Paralympic Games, introducing at least one new athlete to the Paralympics at each of them. His passion for developing coaching systems and programs has taken him across Europe, North and South America, South Africa, and Asia, working with athletes of all abilities. In addition to coaching, he has extensive experience in mentoring and developing coaches, providing the guidance needed to help athletes reach international success.

2025 Para Dressage Coaching Development Clinic Details

Clinic Date: Thursday, April 24- Friday, April 25, 2025

Location: Equestrian Canada c/o House of Sport -2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON,

Clinic Course Conductor: Clive Milkins, Para Dressage Technical Advisor

Open to: Registration will be open to all coaches at the listed fee, while Licensed Coaches and NCCP Certified coaches will receive free admission.

Format: Two-day classroom-based clinic (in-person only, no virtual option available)

Registration fee:

• $75.00 for one day
• $150.00 for two days

*** Licensed Coaches and NCCP Certified Coaches will receive free admission. Please contact Jamie-Ann Goodfellow at jgoodfellow@equestrian.ca for a discount code to register for the session at no charge if you are a Licensed Coach.

Registration will be open to all coaches at the listed fee, while Licensed Coaches and NCCP Certified coaches will receive free admission.

Clinic Registration deadline: Thursday, April 17th , 2025