Elements and Performance Criteria
- Demonstrate riding skills for negotiating basic poles and grids
- Select and fit approved jumping gear and personal protective equipment for riders and nominated horses according to workplace safety procedures
- Determine distances for placement of poles and grids
- Maintain an effective seat in all gaits and required movements in negotiating poles and grids
- Demonstrate control of rhythm, speed, line and balance of horse over poles
- Demonstrate basic jumping skills in an arena
- Maintain an effective, independent and balanced position in all gaits in basic jumping exercises
- Demonstrate principles of forward movement and straightness, together with correct forward positioning of hands leading to and during jump
- Walk track and determine correct strides into obstacles
- Jump track as planned in line with appropriate workplace health and safety procedures
- Discuss plans for improving jumping performance with instructor
- Demonstrate riding a jumping track at speed