

Advanced Beginner
An Advanced Beginner rider has limited riding experience and can perform all skills listed in the beginner section of our program. The following is a list of all skills mastered in the Advanced Beginner phase.
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Tack independently including the bridle
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Adjust stirrups, tighten girth, and lengthen reins correctly
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Learning how to halt, rein back, walk, trot, and canter
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Perform balancing exercises at the halt, walk, and trot
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Demonstrate how to pass others safely while riding in an enclosed area
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Learning how to complete figures at trot including 10, 15, and 20 meter circles, figure 8s and serpentines
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Correct riding of a diagonal line, and can hold the horse in a straight line off the track, on center line, and on the quarter line
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Can trot over ground poles and hold a jumping position
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Can consistently identify diagonals at the trot
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Ride safely in the open with control up and down hills at the walk and trot
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Can consistently trot over a series of 6 cross rails
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Comfortable bathing a horse for showing with assistance