STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Demonstrate knowledge of horse training equipment

 2. Demonstrate correct rider’s body position on a horse

 3. Apply the correct use of training aids

 4. Recognize correct horse body position

 5. Execute the following maneuvers-- direct arc, counter arc, two tracking, standing a horse’s shoulders up, leads on the straight, hip control, collection.

 6. Demonstrate Left and Rights on barrels.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Demonstrate knowledge of horse training equipment

 A. Saddles, blankets, bridles and various bits

 B. Protective equipment for the horse

 

 II. Demonstrate correct rider’s body position on a horse

 A. Maintaining balance – staying in the middle of the horse

 B. Leg and hand position

 

 III. Apply the correct use of training aids

 A. Different types of training equipment, German Martingale, tie downs, draw reins and various bits

 B. Using different bridles

 C. When and how to use training equipment

 D. Different signals training aids send to the horse

 

 IV. Recognize correct horse body position

 A. Correct shoulder position of the horse

 B. Correct rib position of the horse

 C. Correct hip position of the horse

 D. Correct head and neck position of the horse

 

 V. Execute various maneuvers.

 A. Direct arc

 B. Counter arc

 C. Two tracking

 D. Standing a horse’s shoulders up

 E. Leads on the straight

 F. Hip control

 G. Collection

 

 VI. Demonstrate Left and Rights on barrels.

 A. Maintain correct arcs around barrels

 B. Shaping of the horse around the barrel

 C. Collected and perfect turn