Student Name : ___________________
Goals …………………………………………………………………
[ ] feel confident around a horse
[ ] demonstrate safe habits
(i.e. PROPERTY RULES, ARENA RULES AND STUDENT CONTRACT RULES)
[ ] helmet fitting, proper riding attire
[ ] groom
[ ] put on saddle correctly
[ ] put on bridle correctly
[ ] boots, blankets etc.
[ ] correctly lead a horse
[ ] demonstrate understanding of horse body language (proper horse handling)
[ ] mount
[ ] dismount
[ ] establish a balanced seat
[ ] correct use of legs
[ ] demonstrate correct use of vocal commands
[ ] hold and shorten reins correctly
[ ] correct use of hands, direct rein
[ ] execute transition to and from (use correct position at halt)
[ ] execute transition to and from (use correct position) at walk)
[ ] execute transition to and from (use correct position at posting trot)
[ ] execute transition to and from (use correct position at sitting trot)
Skills and Exercises (check off as completed)……………………………………
[ ] propertly tie, use cross ties
[ ] identify and show the use of curry comb, dandy brush, body brush and hoof pick
[ ] adjust stirrups to correct length and tighten girth
[ ] know correct use of crop
[ ] execute posting trot on correct diagonal
[ ] turn down centre line
[ ] change rein across the diagonal
[ ] demonstrate safe distance in a group
stable management:
[ ] parts of the horse
[ ] colours
[ ] parts of the saddle and bridle
[ ] horse behaviour
[ ] sweeping/leaving stable safe and tidy
[ ] cleaning tack
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