HORSEMANSHIP SKILLS
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The development of the rider’s position, balance, and use of aids in a manner appropriate to the task being communicated to the horse.
EQUITATION
The equal transfer of energy between the horse and human, where both feel equally seen, heard, felt and understood.
CONNECTION
The development of the horse’s response to the rider’s aids through established connection, which advances the horse’s skill, utlity and versatility.
APPLICATION
The display of the harmonious relationship shared between the horse and human, which serves to emphasize the accomplishment of once desired goals.
PRESENTATION
The essential care management of the horse, which maintains the horse’s physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.
HUSBANDRY
Skill Category
ADVANCED GAIT TRANSITIONS
Medium-Collected Walk
Medium-Collected Trot
Medium-Collected Canter
ESTABLISHING COLLECTION
Shoulder-In
Travers (Haunches In) / Renvers (Haunches Out)
Half Pass
INTRODUCING COLLECTION
Standing Square Exercise
Rocking Horse Exercise
Square Steps Exercise
INTERMEDIATE GAIT TRANSITIONS
Working-Medium-Extended Walk
Working-Medium-Extended Trot
Working-Medium-Extended Canter
INTERMEDIATE TRANSITIONS
Trot-Canter / Canter-Trot
Walk-Canter / Canter-Walk
Rein-Back into Walk
INTRODUCING ROUNDNESS
Turn on the Forehand into Turn on the Haunches
Riding into the Corners Exercise
Leg Yield
BASIC GROUNDWORK
Lateral Flexion / Vertical Flexion
Shoulder Yield / Hindquarter Yield
Crab Walk