Horse riding - maintaining a correct position in walk and demonstrate an ability to steer

Challenge reference: 7130

Notional learning hours  30
Level Entry 1
Vocational area
Skill
Learning aim

The learner will maintain a correct position in walk, and demonstrate their ability to steer by riding through a line of bending cones.

Learning context

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Learning outcomes

What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do

The learner will:

  1. Maintain a correct position when walking a horse.

  2. Demonstrate their ability to steer through a line of  bending cones.

Assessment criteria

What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome

The learner can:

    • Consider and correct the position of their knees and toes when in the saddle to achieve a relaxed leg position

    • Show that they are able to reliably maintain a correct position in walk when observed on at least three occasions

    • Reliably use the reins to support steering the horse or pony through a line of bending cones
    • Demonstrate their ability to maintain a correct position steering through a line of  bending cones
    • Show confidently and competently that they are able to maintain a correct position whilst steering on three observed occasions