BHA Rider Competency Standards | Seite 22

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

Tack & Equipment

• How to tack up the horse for exercise safely, as instructed

• PPE required and safety equipment for the horse, including reflective clothing

• Safety considerations when mounting and dismounting sensible Thoroughbreds from a block or leg up, including on the move

• How to safely assist an experienced rider to mount a young, fresh or challenging horse

• The effects on the horse of tack causing discomfort

• A range of common specialist tack and equipment and benefits of use

• Principles of how to work safely to assist to tack up and untack horses for exercise with specialist tack and equipment

• Recognise and describe the signs of discomfort in a horse associated with mounting, ridden exercise and dismounting

• The importance of riding with an appropriate level of contact through the reins

• The important factors to consider in making decisions of suitability of length of stirrup

• What to do in the event of adverse going, adverse weather or in the event of an accident

• How to care for a horse after routine and strenuous exercise

• How the horse can respond to the fitting of specialist tack

• How to maintain and securely store specialist tack and equipment, ensuring safety for horse and rider

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