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E1 E2 D1 I1 I2 A1 ASC Developing Stage Rider Competency Standard( D1) Developing Stage 1 Knowledge Riding

• Necessary preparations for mounting a quiet Thoroughbred from a block or leg up, including checking the girth and pulling down stirrups

• Why and how to adjust stirrups and check girths, safely on the move and without assistance

• Why and how to check and adjust the girth mounted at exercise and rechecking before cantering or faster work

• Reasons for using a double bridge

• Importance of riding at an appropriate length of stirrup to maintain balance at walk, trot and canter on a quiet Thoroughbred

• Subtle aids( cues or signals) the rider can give to ask the quiet Thoroughbred to walk, trot, canter and halt including leg, hands, voice and seat

Tack & Equipment

• Racing specific equestrian tack and equipment in common use

• Basic parts of the racing saddle, bridle and bits, commonly used

• Importance of fitting racing tack safely and comfortably

• Principles of putting on, taking off, cleaning and storing industry specific tack

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