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Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Standards Riding Levels 3 - 4

Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Standards Riding Levels 3 - 4 Kristen M. Wilson University of Maryland Extension Horse Specialist Prepared by: Dr. Amy Burk University of Maryland Extension Horse Specialist Rev. 12/15/09 Riding Testing Schedule Horse Management Horse and Rider Turnout Tack

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Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Standards Riding Levels 3 - 4

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  1. Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Standards Riding Levels 3 - 4 Kristen M. Wilson University of Maryland Extension Horse Specialist Prepared by: Dr. Amy Burk University of Maryland Extension Horse Specialist Rev. 12/15/09

  2. Riding Testing Schedule • Horse Management • Horse and Rider Turnout • Tack • Riding • English – on the flat • English – over fences • Western

  3. Horse Management • Level 3 • Discuss precautions for securing a hay bag • Apply protective boots, bell boots, and discuss their purpose • Demonstrate putting on a blanket • Level 4 • Apply a stable bandage • Discuss reasons for longing and safety precautions involved • Demonstrate proper attachment of longe line

  4. Horse and Rider Turnout • Recognize clean and safe attire and tack • Have horse properly groomed • Discuss and demonstrate (if possible) the rules of courtesy that should be followed when riding with others in a ring or on the trail (Level 3 only)

  5. Rider Turnout http://www.wiseways.com/images/bareback.jpg www.StateLineTack.com Does Not Meet Expectations Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations

  6. Rider Safety Improperly Fitting Hat Jumping Vest Optional

  7. Horse Turnout Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations

  8. Tack • Safe, neat, and properly adjusted tack • Level 3 should discuss how to recognize proper fit of tack • Level 4 should describe artificial aids and their use

  9. Tack Fit

  10. Unsafe Tack http://www.newrider.com/Library/Misc_Tips/tack_safety.html

  11. English Saddles • English saddle should be worn in English Riding tests Close Contact All Purpose Dressage Jumping

  12. Western Saddles should be used in Western Riding tests Horses should not be jumped in a Western Saddle Western Saddles Barrel Racer All Purpose Work Saddle

  13. Check Safety and Fit of Accessories • Saddle pads • Girth • Stirrups and leathers • Breast plates • Martingales

  14. Artificial Aids

  15. Gaits Review for Riding Tests • Required Gaits • Levels 1 & 2 • Walk and Trot/Jog • Levels 3 & 4 • Walk, Trot, Canter/Lope Leaping and Galloping not included..

  16. English Riding Susan E. Harris, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship

  17. Western Riding Rider adjusting her reins Young horse going in two hands

  18. English Riding Level 3 • Demonstrate an increase and decrease of speed at the walk and trot • Ride without stirrups at the walk and trot • 20 meter circles at walk, rising trot, sitting trot, and canter in both directions • Demonstrate a halt from walk, trot, and canter on a straightaway • USDF Training Level I (Appendix G) with a score of 60% or higher or English Riding Pattern 3 (Appendix C)

  19. Western Riding Level 3 • Same as English except…. • Large circles at walk, jog, and lope • Pivot the horses front end 45 degrees in both directions • Riders must complete the Riding Pattern in Appendix R of Horsemanship Standards manual (candidates may use Training Level I in place of patterns)

  20. 20 m Circle – Small Dressage Arena K E H 20 m A C X F B M 40 m

  21. Figure Eight – Small Dressage Arena K E H 20 m A C X F B M 40 m

  22. English Riding Level 4 • Supplingexerices and discuss benefits for the rider • Walk, trot, and canter 20 meter circles (correct bend and simple lead changes to be demonstrated) • Moving the horse away from leg at the halt and walk • Ride without stirrups at the walk and trot while doing 20m circles in both directions • Demonstrate and discuss differences in lengthening and collecting all gaits in both directions • Discuss correct distances between trotting and canter poles for horses and ponies • USDF Training Level Test 2 (Appendix H) with a score of 60% or higher or English Riding Pattern 4 (Appendix D)

  23. Western Riding Level 4 • Same as English Riding except for… • Complete Western Riding Pattern 4 (Appendix S), or it can be supplemented with USDF Training Level Test 4

  24. Riding Level 4 • Rider should show basic equitation an be balanced and controlled having an independent position throughout flatwork, developing a light, steady feel of the horse’s mouth

  25. Suppling Exercises

  26. Dressage Scoring • Rides are divided into movements (10-14) • Each movement is marked separately • Scale 0-10 scale • 10-excellent; 9-very good; 8-good • 7-fairly good; 6-satisfactory; 5-sufficient • 4-insufficient; 3-fairly bad; 2-bad; 1-very bad; 0-not executed • Must receive > 60% to pass

  27. Western Level 4 Lone Wolf Photos, www.frazmtn.com

  28. English Jumping Level 3 • Must perform same skills as those in Riding Levels, but in addition: • Trot over ground poles followed by a crossrail • Jump a course consisting of 5-7 obstacles, in which all fences should be 2 foot verticals

  29. English Jumping Level 4 • Discuss correct distances for trot and canter poles • Perform grid exercises over trotting poles followed by a small fence developing into a small grid not to exceed 2’3” • Jump a course consisting of 6-8 obstacles, not exceeding 2’3” in height

  30. Jumping Exercise Susan E. Harris, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship

  31. Ground Pole Placement Susan E. Harris, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship

  32. Grid Examples 6 ft 12 ft 6 ft 12 ft 6 ft 6 ft 6 ft 12 ft 6 ft 6 ft 12 ft 12 ft 6 ft Susan E. Harris, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship

  33. Grid Example - English Level 4 • Grid exercise not to exceed 2’3” • Course of 6-8 jumps at trot or canter not to exceed 2’3” Premier Equestrian, http://www.dressagearena.net/pages/jump_packages.html

  34. Jumping Position Susan E. Harris, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship

  35. SampleCourse Susan E. Harris, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship

  36. Riding Rules and Etiquette • Riding alone is discouraged • Enclosed ring preferred • One horse length between horses • Passing is done left shoulder to left shoulder • Jumps to be jumped are called out Deborah Poole “DreamFields.com” http://www.dreamfields.ca/Hymers%20Horse%20Show.gif

  37. References and Resources • Approved resources for state contests • USPC Manual of Horsemanship: The Basics for Beginners through D Level, by S. E. Harris • USPC Manual of Horsemanship: The Intermediate Horsemanship through C Level, by S. E. Harris • USPC Manual of Horsemanship: The Advanced Horsemanship Through A Level, by S. E. Harris

  38. Acknowledgements • Thanks for assistance to: • Rebekah Cosden • Development of Horsemanship Levels • Meredith Clark • Development of Training Materials for Riding Levels • Jessica Suagee • Development of Examiner Certification Tests

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