Riders will learn to:
Ride “Hunt Seat” english style
Lead pony or horses correctly.
How to mount correctly
Hold the reins properly
Leg Position
Hold the foot in the stirrup for the best balance with heels heels down
Test girth for snugness
Drop and pick up stirrups without looking.
Walk the horse forward
Stop the horse
Steer right and left
Circle
Sit the trot
Post the trot
2 point position
Sit the trot without stirrups
Post the trot without stirrups
Perform a round circle, with and without stirrups
Transitions at arena rail letters, with and without stirrups
Understand tracking right and tracking left.
Rein aids (direct, indirect, bearing rein, bridged reins, pulley rein)
Leg aids
Effective use of aids
Beats at the walk and trot
Keep proper spacing
Change directions in a group setting
Dismount and control during an emergency
Drill exercise
Ride in opposing traffic
Trot over poles (no 2 point over poles)
Dismount Properly
Run up stirrups
Pull reins over head
Lead horses to water
Parts of the saddle
Parts of the bridle
Horse colors
Horse breeds