STABLE MANAGEMENT

Turnout:  Muckers or boots.  NO sandals or runners.  Neat and tidy.  Medical armband is required.

Handle Pony:  Approach.  Halter.  Lead.  Quick release knot.

Demonstrate how to give a tidbit to a pony.  Know what a pony eats and drinks.

Identify and know the use of a dandy brush and a curry comb.

Perform the following with assistance if necessary:

Fasten and unfasten throat latch and noseband.

Run up stirrups.

Undo girth on correct side.

Point out on a chart or a pony, the simple parts of a pony.

Point out on a chart or tack, the parts of the tack.

Know the reasons for cleaning tack.

RIDING

Turnout:  Safety and neatness.  Approved helmet.  Riding boots or shoes with heels.

Pony:  Basic cleanliness.

Tack:  Basic cleanliness.

Rider:  Clean, neat (breeches & jacket optional). Medical Armband is required.

Mount and dismount, with assistance if necessary.

Hold the reins correctly while mounted.

Shorten reins correctly at halt.

Demonstrate basic understanding of correct positions at halt and walk.

Ride independently at the walk.

Perform gradual transitions from walk to halt and from halt to walk.

Demonstrate simple change of direction at the walk.

Show ability to trot in an enclosed area  (diagonals not considered).

Keep pony on rail of enclosed area.

Maintain position in a group at walk.

Walk & trot over poles on the ground.  Use a combination of single randomly placed poles on ground and a sequence of 3 or 4 poles.