• General Information
• National Instructors Plan: Examination Dates 2008
• General Exam Information
• Instructors' Contact Information

The SANEF National Instructors' Examinations were introduced 1976 and have been conducted regionally in the main riding centres ever since. Candidates from countries beyond South Africa' borders are welcomed. To date, candidates from as far as Kenya, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana and Swaziland have achieved the SANEF qualifications. Membership of SANEF affiliated regional bodies or Southern Africa Zone countries is not compulsory, but is recommended.

Eight levels of national qualifications are offered. These are obtained on completion of sequential modules:

• SANEF Certificate of Stable Yard Skills-Stage 1(module1) NQF1
• SANEF Certificate of Stable Yard Skills –Stage2 (module2) NQF2
• SANEF certificate of Horsemastership (module3) NQF3
• SANEF Certificate of Horsemastership & Preliminary Riding Instruction (module 4) NQF4
• SANEF Certificate of Horsemastership & Riding Instruction-level 1 (module5) NQF5
• SANEF Certificate of horsemanship, Horsemastership & Riding Instruction-level 2 (module 6) NQF6
• SANEF Certificate of Horsemanship, Horsemastership & Riding Instruction-level 3 (module 7) NQF7
• SANEF National Discipline Coaches Register (RPL Process of assessment)

Through our membership of the international Group for Equestrian Qualifications, holders of the SANEF Instructor's Certificate (Level 1,2 or 3) qualify for international Equestrian Passports.

 A Certificate in first Aid (Level 1)  is compulsory from Module 3 up. Candidates may take the examinations prior to obtaining a First Aid Certificate but SANEF qualifications are only awarded once Candidates are in possession of a First Aid Certificate.

Practical experience is a prerequisite. Candidates are responsible for self-study as formal training is not provided by the SANEF National Instructors’ Plan. However, the regional chairman are happy to advise candidates of any  seminars or training programmes in their areas.

For further information, syllabuses and application forms, please contact the Regional Chairman in your area or the Director of the National Instructors' Plan.

Important note

1. Modules are to be completed in sequence.
2. A minimum of 6 candidates is required to hold an exam. If this number is not met an exam will be cancelled.
3. It is the responsibility of candidates to confirm with the respective regional Chairman whether their application has been received, and to find out where and when the exam will be held.