The Equestrian Qualifications Authority of SA (EQASA) was formerly the SANEF National Instructors’ Plan. Since 1976, Equestrian Education in southern Africa has achieved substantial growth across many learning pathways through certification, formerly under the banner of the SANEF National Instructors’ Plan. Equine and equestrian industry needs and the changing educational environment of the world in general and South Africa in particular, determined that the scope and reach of our programmes required a transformation of the NIP into EQASA.

EQASA’s vision is: To address all equine and equestrian educational needs for the benefit of all and to grow pride in certified knowledge. In addition to a variety of stand alone subject skills competency certifications, 12 levels of certification are offered.