Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan a horse riding activity.
- Identify possible hazards and risks associated with the horse riding activity.
- Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information and ascertain possible impact on the ride.
- Select a suitable arena in controlled conditions that comply with relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Select and prepare tack, horse and personal equipment.
- Select tack and personal equipment after consideration of contextual issues, and check that it is in good working condition.
- Assess horse for safety and suitability for the activity
- Catch and lead horse tether, and tack up in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Demonstrate quick release knot.
- Fit and correctly adjust tack and personal equipment, suitable for the rider and horse.
- Mount, ride and dismount the horse.
- Adjust tack and personal equipment as necessary to fit the rider comfortably.
- Mount horse in a safe and balanced manner.
- Ride horse through gaits in a balanced and calm manner.
- Use recognised aids appropriate to the training of the horse.
- Ride horse in a group and alone, through a variety of required movements in a confident fashion.
- Control the horse at all times and approach hazards appropriately and creatively to reduce their impact.
- Dismount and lead the horse safely.
- Cool down and release horse.
- Evaluate ride.