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Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Standards Riding Level 3

Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Standards Riding Level 3. Kristen M. Wilson University of Maryland Extension Horse Specialist. Prepared by:. Dr. Amy Burk University of Maryland Extension Horse Specialist. Rev. 8/16/11. Riding Testing Schedule. Horse Management Horse and Rider Turnout Tack

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Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Standards Riding Level 3

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  1. Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Standards Riding Level 3 Kristen M. Wilson University of Maryland Extension Horse Specialist Prepared by: Dr. Amy Burk University of Maryland Extension Horse Specialist Rev. 8/16/11

  2. Riding Testing Schedule • Horse Management • Horse and Rider Turnout • Tack • Riding • English – on the flat • English – over fences • Western

  3. Horse Management • Discuss precautions for securing a hay bag • Apply protective boots, bell boots, and discuss their purpose • Demonstrate putting on a blanket

  4. Horse and Rider Turnout • Recognize clean and safe attire and tack with ASTM/SEI approved helmet • Have horse properly groomed • Discuss and demonstrate (if possible) the rules of courtesy that should be followed when riding with others in a ring or on the trail

  5. Rider Turnout http://www.wiseways.com/images/bareback.jpg http://www.horseshowsbythebay.com Does Not Meet Expectations Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations

  6. Rider Safety Checking Helmet Fit Jumping Vest Optional

  7. Horse Turnout Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations

  8. Riding Rules and Etiquette • Riding alone is discouraged • Enclosed ring preferred • One horse length between horses • Passing is done left shoulder to left shoulder • Jumps to be jumped are called out Deborah Poole “DreamFields.com” http://www.dreamfields.ca/Hymers%20Horse%20Show.gif

  9. Tack • Safe, neat, and properly adjusted tack • Discuss how to recognize proper fit of tack

  10. Tack Fit

  11. Unsafe Tack http://www.newrider.com/Library/Misc_Tips/tack_safety.html

  12. Check Safety and Fit of Accessories • Saddle pads • Girth • Stirrups and leathers • Breast plates • Martingales

  13. Gaits Review for Riding Tests • Levels 1 & 2 • Walk and Trot/Jog • Levels 3 & 4 • Walk, Trot, Canter/Lope Leaping and Galloping not included..

  14. English Riding Level 3 • RIDING EXPECTATIONS: Throughout the entire testing, candidate demonstrates a safe, basic balanced position with control at the walk, trot, and canter in both directions.

  15. English Riding Level 3 • Demonstrate an increase and decrease of speed at the walk and trot • Ride without stirrups at the walk and trot (sitting) • 20 meter circles at walk, rising trot, sitting trot, and canter in both directions • Demonstrate a halt from walk, trot, and canter on a straightaway • USDF Intro. Level Test C (Appendix G) or English Riding Pattern 3 (Appendix C)

  16. English Riding Level 3 Pattern

  17. Western Riding Level 3 • RIDING EXPECTATIONS Throughout the entire testing, candidate demonstrates a safe, basic balanced position with control at the walk, jog, and lope in both directions.

  18. Western Riding Level 3 • Same as English except…. • Large circles at walk, jog, and lope • Pivot the horse’s front end 45 degrees in both directions • Riders must complete the Riding Pattern in Appendix R of Horsemanship Standards manual (candidates may use the dressage test required for English Riding Level 3 (Appendix G) in place of patterns)

  19. Western Riding Level 3 Pattern

  20. English Jumping Level 3 • Must perform same skills as those in Riding Levels, and in addition: • Trot over ground poles followed by a crossrail • Jump a course consisting of 5-7 obstacles (verticals and/or cross-rails)

  21. English Jumping Level 3 • JUMPING RIDING EXPECTATIONS: Throughout the entire jumping section, candidate maintains a secure base of support, while developing balance and a steady position over fences.

  22. Jumping Position Susan E. Harris, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship

  23. Jumping Exercise Susan E. Harris, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship

  24. Ground Pole Placement Susan E. Harris, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship

  25. Grid Examples 6 ft 12 ft 6 ft 12 ft 6 ft 6 ft 6 ft 12 ft 6 ft 6 ft 12 ft 12 ft 6 ft Susan E. Harris, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship

  26. SampleCourse Susan E. Harris, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship

  27. References and Resources • Approved resources for state contests • USPC Manual of Horsemanship: The Basics for Beginners through D Level, by S. E. Harris • USPC Manual of Horsemanship: The Intermediate Horsemanship through C Level, by S. E. Harris • USPC Manual of Horsemanship: The Advanced Horsemanship Through A Level, by S. E. Harris

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