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

• Adjust stirrups, tighten girth, and lengthen reins correctly

• Learning how to halt, rein back, walk, trot, and canter

• Perform balancing exercises at the halt, walk, and trot

• Demonstrate how to pass others safely while riding in an enclosed area

• Learning how to complete figures at trot including 10, 15, and 20 meter circles, figure 8s and serpentines

• 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

• Can trot over ground poles and hold a jumping position

• Can consistently identify diagonals at the trot

• Ride safely in the open with control up and down hills at the walk and trot

• Can consistently trot over a series of 6 cross rails

• Comfortable bathing a horse for showing with assistance