Back to main overview chart Intermediate Stage Rider Competency Standard( I1) Intermediate Stage 1 Skills Riding
Tack & Equipment
• Safely tack up Thoroughbreds for exercise, as instructed
• Select and wear PPE appropriate to the activity and safety equipment for the horse such as reflective clothing
• Safely assist an experienced rider to mount a young, fresh or challenging horse
• Safely and confidently prepare, mount and unmount sensible Thoroughbreds, according to instructions, including from a leg up on the move
• Spot and report any signs of discomfort in a horse associated with mounting, ridden exercise and dismounting
• Report on the response of the horse to being mounted, exercised and dismounted
• Safely adjust stirrups and girths, on a range of horses in different locations, whilst maintaining control
• Assess whether tack is ill fitting and causing discomfort
• Identify a range of specialist tack and equipment and reasons for use
• Work safely to assist to tack up and untack horses with specialist exercise equipment including x noseband, breast girth and boots
• Make appropriate decisions of suitability of length of stirrup, taking in to account all relevant factors
• Adopt a balanced, suitable riding position, with secure lower leg, at walk, trot and canter
• Adjust and maintain an appropriate level of contact through the reins at walk, trot and canter, allowing the horse to move forwards safely, at the required pace, as part of a string and in a group
• Ride smoothly with good transitions, rhythm and pace and awareness of their own position in relation to others
• Develop technique and confidence to ride horses who are keen at exercise
• Ride with concentration and positional awareness of other horses around, in the string and on the gallops
• Respond appropriately in the event of adverse going, adverse weather or an accident
• 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
RIDER COMPETENCY STANDARDS | INTERMEDIATE STAGE( I1) 24