Equestrian Canada (EC) is proud to welcome ‘Captain Canada’ Ian Millar to the ranks of Canada’s High Performance 1 Certified coaches.
Ian successfully completed all of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) High Performance 1 evaluation requirements in late 2016, putting him at a national level of certification shared with some of the greatest coaches in Canada and the world.
“I have always been passionate about teaching riders who are motivated to improve their skills,” said Ian, a 10-time Olympian who is one of the most decorated and celebrated equestrian athletes in Canada. “The High Performance Certification program provides a systematic approach to coaching, which complemented my knowledge acquired from years of coaching in the field. The program provides a solid foundation of coaching principles that is essential when training high performance athletes.”
In addition to working from his full-time office: the saddle of one of Canada’s up-and-coming equine athletes, Ian is a highly sought-after coach. He owns and operates Millar Brooke Farm in Perth, ON with his children and fellow elite athletes, Amy and Jonathon.
In addition to the vast experience and insight of the Millar family, students of Millar Brooke Farm enjoy state-of-the-art amenities, including three barns – each outfitted with oversized stalls, individual wash and grooming stalls – as well as a covered six-horse walker and treadmill, sand and grass riding rings, and several kilometres of manicured trails.
EC welcomes Ian to the High Performance 1 certification program and wishes him and his riders all the best in their drive for excellence.
If you want to join Ian as an NCCP certified coach or instructor – we welcome you too! To learn more about the EC Coaching Program and the various certifications available through the NCCP, check out www.equestrian.ca/programs-services/coaches or inquire with your Provincial or Territorial Sport Organization.
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