maryland 4-h horsemanship standards riding level 3 kristen m. wilson university of maryland...
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Maryland 4-H Horsemanship
Standards Riding Level 3
Kristen M. WilsonUniversity of Maryland
Extension Horse Specialist
Rev. 8/16/11
Dr. Amy BurkUniversity of Maryland
Extension Horse Specialist
Prepared by:
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Riding Testing Schedule
Horse Management
Horse and Rider Turnout
Tack
Riding
– English – on the flat
– English – over fences
– Western
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Horse Management
Discuss precautions for securing a hay bag
Apply protective boots, bell boots,
and discuss their purpose
Demonstrate putting on a blanket
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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
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Rider Turnout
Does Not Meet Expectations
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
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Rider Safety
Checking Helmet Fit Jumping Vest Optional
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Horse Turnout
Does Not Meet Expectations
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
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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 outDeborah Poole “DreamFields.com” http://www.dreamfields.ca/Hymers%20Horse%20Show.gif
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Tack
Safe, neat, and properly adjusted tack
Discuss how to recognize proper fit of tack
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Tack Fit
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Unsafe Tack
http://www.newrider.com/Library/Misc_Tips/tack_safety.html
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Check Safety and Fit of Accessories
Saddle pads
Girth
Stirrups and
leathers
Breast plates
Martingales
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Gaits Review for Riding Tests
Levels 1 & 2– Walk and Trot/Jog
Levels 3 & 4– Walk, Trot,
Canter/Lope
Leaping and Galloping not included..
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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.
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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)
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English Riding Level 3 Pattern
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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.
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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)
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Western Riding Level 3 Pattern
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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)
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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.
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Jumping Position
Susan E. Harris, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship
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Jumping Exercise
Susan E. Harris, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship
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Ground Pole Placement
Susan E. Harris, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship
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Grid Examples
12 ft 6 ft 12 ft 6 ft6 ft
12 ft 6 ft 12 ft6 ft6 ft 6 ft 12 ft 6 ft
Susan E. Harris, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship
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SampleCourse
Susan E. Harris, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship
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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