You
will Learn how to...
Learn how to
ride independently with control, maintaining a secure position at
walk, trot, and canter in full and half seat positions, as well
as...
- Circles at
canter on both leads.
- Ride for
a prolonged periods without stirrups at posting and sittings trots.
- Demonstrate
emergency stop rein aids.
- Canter figure
8 with simple change of leads.
- Demonstrate
full and forward seat at all three gaits.
- Emergency
dismount at walk and trot.
- Execute canter/hand
gallop/canter transitions.
- Mount and
dismount from both sides of horse.
- Execute accurate
transitions at all gaits.
- Demonstrate
lengthening and shortening of trot to pass other riders and lead
the group, as directed.
- Ride safely
in a group at walk and trot over uneven ground.
- Discuss and
demonstrate lateral and diagonal aids.
- Discuss and
demonstrate basic bending, flexion, and rhythm.
- Demonstrate
half seat at walk, trot and canter
Horsemanship
Skills Include:
- Fully bathe,
groom, and tack horse, including cleaning genitalia
- Clean and
reassemble saddle and bridle; Correctly adjust tack on the horse
- Demonstrate
mane pulling
- Describe
footfall of the canter
- Free lead
horse in enclosed area
- Understand
all terminology used in the lessons
**All horsemanship
and riding skills are progressive. To advance to Intermediate I,
the student must be proficient in all lower level requirements,
as well as their current level.
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