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
WESTERN DISCIPLINE EQUITATION
Western Pleasure Posture
Western Horsemanship Posture
Roping Posture
FEEL IN WEIGHT AID
Maintaining Center of Gravity
Influencing Lateral Carriage
Influencing Postural Carriage
FEEL IN SEAT AID
Establishing Passivity
Influencing Stride Lengthening
Influencing Stride Collecting
FEEL IN LEG AID
Establishing Bend
Maintaining Bend While Moving
Maintaining Bend During Transitions
FEEL IN REIN AID
Establishing Contact
Maintaining Contact While Moving
Maintaining Contact During Transitions
ADVANCED POSTING
Proper Posting Muscle Engagement
Posting with No Hands
Posting with No Stirrups
PROPER SEAT POSITION
Finding Neutral Pelvic Tilt
Engaging / Relaxing Core Muscles
Aligning Center of Gravity
INTERMEDIATE POSTING
Switching Posting Diagonals
Posting Off the Lunge Line
Posting While Steering
BASIC POSTING
Feeling the Horse’s Rhythm
Posting in Rhythm
Finding the Correct Posting Diagonal