| Riding Levels Beginner Level 1 No riding experience or limited riding experience Lead a horse safely Mount with control Dismount safely with control Ride at a walk in correct position Ride at a trot in the arena in correct position Halt from walk and trot Ride turns and reverses at the walk and trot with good control Beginner Level 2 Can complete all requirements of Level 1 Mount safely and correctly Dismount and prepare to lead Tack check Ride around ring without breaking gait at the trot Halt on command Complete circles, reverses and equitation pattern Canter around ring in good position Post on the correct diagonal both directions Ride in correct position at walk, sitting trot, posting trot, jump position Intermediate Complete all requirements of Beginner level 2 Ride at the walk without stirrups or bareback Sitting trot or jog without stirrups or bareback Posting trot on correct diagonal with change of diagonal Canter or lope in correct lead, identifying lead Explain correct use of rein aid, leg aid, seat aid Circle at sitting trot Figure 8 Smooth transitions walk, jog or trot, canter or lope Serpentine pattern Change of direction on the diagonal Turnback on the rail Advanced Complete all requirement of Intermediate Demonstrate at the walk-loose rein, rein on contact, medium walk Demonstrate at the trot-working trot, medium trot, lengthening trot Demonstrate a simple change of leads at the canter Demonstrate a turn on the forehand Execute a halt from any gait Demonstrate gait transitions smoothly and promptly Ride circles using the correct bend Explain proper use of artificial aids Ride a ring test-either dressage or western pattern |
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