Course Description
While not everyone wants to concentrate on jumping, every intermediate rider should be able to stay in balance and assume the jumping position even if only to leap over a puddle or fallen log on a trail ride. This should be done without interfering with the horse’s jumping effort. Work over poles and cavalettis can be incorporated into flatwork. Basic flatwork and the repetition required to perfect it can be boring for horses and riders. Working over poles and cavalettis can help to create an interesting learning environment, as well as provide the horse and rider with many positive benefits.
Upon completion of this course you will be able to;
- Understand the basics of riding a course over poles at the trot.
- Understand stirrup length and the jumping position.
- Describe different mane releases and when they should be used.
- Describe the purpose of the gymnastics and the benefits for the horse/rider.
- Describe and understand the distances for gymnastics.
- Understand the horse’s jumping effort and the phases over the fence.
- Understand the importance of finding the right distance to jump a fence.
- Understand how to correct refusals and run-outs.
- Understand common rider faults and how to correct them.
The English Rider 5 Course will be of interest to all riders or future riders who wish to improve their knowledge and skill in understanding the basics of jumping.
Recommended Prerequisite: Stable Management Basics & Advanced, English Riding Series 1-4
A certificate Of Achievement is generated on the Members Dashboard (90% Average Required/Unlimited Attempts.
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