INTRODUCING OUR RIBBON ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS :



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Rider Levels
Practical And Equipment Care (25%)
Horse Theory And Care (25%)
Riding Capability (50%)
Green Ribbon
Workshop #1
"Introduction to Horses"



  • approach horse outside
  • lead a horse
  • cross tie a horse
  • turnout a horse
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    Workshop #1
    "Introduction to Horses"


  • grooming tools and use
  • clothing for riding
  • basic parts of the horse
  • balance and position
  • gaits and aids
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  • mount/dismount
  • basic position
  • walk, trot, halt
  • turn left, turn right
  • able to do on-saddle exercises and keep legs in place

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    Yellow Ribbon
    Workshop #2
    "Horse and Rider"

  • demonstrate cleaning tack
  • show how to store tack
  • check tack for safety
  • groom and tack up a horse
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    Workshop #2
    "Horse and Rider"

  • markings
  • colours
  • breeds
  • conformation
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  • sustained sitting trot
  • rising trot
  • quietness (hands, body)
  • circles
  • serpentines
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    White Ribbon
    Workshop #3
    "Tack and Horse's Health"

  • identify parts of saddle and bridle
  • identify bits
  • take a bridle apart and put back
    together
  • measure horse for height and weight
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    Workshop #3
    "Tack and Horse's Health"

  • parts of hoof and care
  • how to tell age by teeth
  • common illnesses/injuries
  • vital signs
  • first aid kit
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  • diagonals
  • two point position at trot
  • trot poles
  • canter
  • transitions in two point
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    Blue Ribbon
    Workshop #4
    "Stable Management"



  • feed a horse
  • water a horse
  • muck out a stall
  • bath horse
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    Workshop #4
    "Stable Management"

  • types of stabling
  • bedding
  • types of feed
  • supplements
  • hay
  • basic horse care
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  • balance
  • walk, trot dressage test
  • jump cavaletti and
    small x's
  • turn on forehand
  • canter on correct leads
  • work without stirrups at trot and canter
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    Red Ribbon
    Workshop #5
    "Horsemanship"



  • put on a blanket
  • put on splint boots
  • put on shipping boots
  • put on bandages
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    Workshop #5
    "Horsemanship"

  • history of dressage
  • history of show jumping
  • lunging
  • trailering tips
  • preparation for a show
  • etiquette in the ring/trails/shows
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  • leg yields
  • simple changes
  • lunging
  • do a course of small jumps
  • basic 1A dressage test
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