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Athlete Development

In Endurance, as with other equestrian sports, there are two athletes – the rider and the horse!  This makes for unique considerations of how to have both athletes progress together. Long-Term Equestrian Development (LTED) is a systemic approach being adopted by Equine Canada to maximize the potential of participants and athletes in our sport. The LTED framework defines optimal training, competition, and recovery programs based on biological age rather than chronological age.

LTED sets out recommended training sequences and skills development for everyone – from under 6 to over 60. It addresses the physical, mental, emotional, technical, and tactical needs of athletes as they pass through each stage of development. The 10 Key Factors Influencing LTED The first step to finding a solution and further advancing equestrian sport in Canada is an understanding of the 10 key factors influencing LTED and its application to equestrian sport.

The 10 key factors are:

1) 10 Years to Reach the Top
2) FUNdamentals
3) Equestrian Early or Late Specialization
4) Developmental Age
5) Windows of Trainability
6) Developing the Athlete As a Whole Person
7) Planning and Periodization
8) Calendar Planning for Competition
9) System Alignment and Integration
10) Continuous Improvement Long-Term Athlete Development at Equine Canada