Competition riding
Ready when: Canter, circles and jumping position (i1) and Riding out and group rules (i2) done.
What the coach teaches
Riding at different venues; balance and suppleness of horse and rider; lateral work; a dressage test in an arena of the right size; showing a horse in hand; loading and travelling.
At home, safe only
Fitness and mobility via workonfitness.com.
Ask the club
The welfare policy for the horse and the vet checks.
What you can see from the side
The horse relaxed and the rider almost still.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach marks the test on a sheet.
Stop and get a coach when
The horse is lame or the rider is hurt.
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