Course Description
Riders at level 3/4 will now demonstrate the ability to ride independently with hand contact that should be as steady as possible to the horse’s mouth at all three paces with equal contact in both hands. In order to achieve these requirements, there should be evidence of an effective rider position.
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
- Identify different types of nosebands and explain how to fit them.
- Identify types of bits and their use.
- Describe types of martingales and their use.
- Describe types of English saddles and fittings.
- Put on and remove a stable blanket.
- Identify three types of blankets and explain each use.
- Show how to measure a horse with a measuring stick.
- Understand how to put on a stable bandage to the front and back leg.
- Understand how to restrain a horse with the use of a lead shank (with chain).
- Explain how to improve rider position.
- Explain the use of the aids.
- Understand the term “soft following hands.
- Describe each term and order of use used in the training pyramid.
- Describe a simple lead change.
- Describe the use of cavalettis and its benefits.
The English Rider Levels 3/4 will be of interest to all equestrians interested in their continuing education in proper equitation.
Recommended Prerequisites: Stable Management Basics/Advanced and English Rider Levels 1/2
Certificate Of Achievement is generated on the Members Dashboard|90% average required with unlimited attempts to achieve this.
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