The following is a summary, highlighting some, but not all, of the benefits of being an accrediated EA coach:

• Rewarding career path
• Helping others achieve their dreams and become the best riders they can be
• Potential domestic and international travel opportunities
• Formalised education, coach training & accreditation
• EA is a member organisation of the FEI, IGEQ, Sport Australia & AOC with the needs of EA coaches appropriately represented and met by these groups
• Alignment with the EA coaching brand, a highly regarded coaching accreditation scheme both internationally and domestically
• Group negotiation for better insurance opportunities
• Alignment of equestrian sports through national disicpline committees who all work together to achieve joint outcomes - including coaching needs
• Integrated development pathways for coaches, athletes and officials
• EA by-laws & policies (e.g. member protection) to support the coaching and wider EA community 
• ASADA compliance and education 
• A strong, proactive coaching community represented by a national coaching committee