Assessment Guide. Equestrian Coaching Course Level I Riding Instructor. March 2014

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1 Assessment Guide Equestrian Coaching Course Level I Riding Instructor March 2014 PO Box 5097 Daisy Hill QLD 4127 Phone: Fax: mhartog@horseridingcoach.com

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3 Content These pages of the Assessment Guide are only for the practical components of the course. The theory, once passed, is automatically recorded by the Learning Management System on your progress report. Provide daily care - Stabled and yarded horses...page 6 Provide daily care - Grooming...page 7 Provide daily care - Saddlery...page 7 Provide daily care - Other equipment...page 8 Provide daily care - Feeding...page 9 Provide daily care - Travelling...page 9 Group control - Words of command...page 10 Teach riders unmounted...page 11 Demonstrate personal riding skills on the flat and over jumps - Riding on the flat...page 13 Demonstrate personal riding skills on the flat and over jumps - Poles and grids...page 20 Teach basic riding skills - Lungeing - Equipment & Safety...page 23 Teach basic riding skills - Lungeing - Lungeing the horse...page 23 Teach basic riding skills - Lungeing - Lungeing the rider...page 24 Teach basic riding skills - Teach basic riding skills...page 25 STUDENTS: Please mark and fill in your name for all tasks before you ask your assessor to sign off any of your work. ASSESSORS: Please do not sign any tasks without a student name. HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 3

4 This form only needs to be sent in when using an approved assessor other than your tutor. Practical Assessors/Training Establishment Nomination Form Student Name:...Student Number:... wishes to use the following Assessor(s): Assessor 1. Name:... Address:... Town:... Postcode:... Telephone:... Mobile: Qualifications:... Assessor 2. Name:... Address:... Town:... Postcode:... Telephone:... Mobile: Qualifications:... And use the following establishment: Establishment Name:... Address:... Town:... Postcode:... Telephone:... Mobile: HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 4

5 The practical assessments tasks for Level I The cost of assessment of the practical component of the course via video is included in the cost of the course. Videos are assessed by your tutor. They must be submitted for assessment within a year of the purchase of the course materials. Videos can be submitted on a disc or a USB stick via Australia post, or uploaded electronically onto our website. Check with your tutor for the correct postal address. Once your tutor has passed your assessment tasks they will record this on your progress report. It is optional to use external assessors. These must be approved assessors, who are listed on the horseridingcoach.com website. If you chose to use an approved assessor other than your tutor, you need to inform horseridingcoach.com by sending in the Practical Assessors/Training Establishment Nomination form from page 3 of your Assessment Guide. The cost of assessment with an external assessor is additional to the course fees and payment is an arrangement between you and the assessor. When using an external assessor (i.e. Not your allocated tutor) you need to get the approved assessor to sign off the tasks in the Assessment Guide and send the fully filled in, signed and ticked pages electronically to your tutor. Horseridingcoach.com will then verify the signatures (Please send in only completed sections, not individual tasks, as this cannot be recorded). RPL Recognised Prior Learning may be applied for certain practical components such as: Horse handling skills (only for Level I) Riding RPL may be by providing evidence in the form of: Recognised Vocational Education ( Certificate II, III, IV in Horse Industry, Breeding, Horse Management, Racing) Horse Industry organisations (EA, PCA, RDA) All teaching tasks must be assessed, regardless of prior learning. HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 5

6 The theory assessments needs to be completed before practical tasks can be signed off. Physical resources required for practical demonstrations for Block 1: A horse or range of horses accommodated in stable/paddocks/yards with gates and facilities so safe horse handling skills can be demonstrated. Safe tying up area, using a range of equipment associated with daily care for horses in work and spelled, such as halters (rope or webbed), saddles (mainly English, but stock saddles are acceptable, to be dealt with appropriately), simple bridle, grooming gear (curry comb, hoof pick, dandy brush, body brush, mane comb, sponges, towel, bucket), rugs, variety of horse gear, boots, bandages. The use of a range of other equipment such as fly veils, martingales, various boots may be used over a period of time in the workplace, and assessment may include some of these. Horse truck or Horse float attached to vehicle. Horse or horses that load willingly and safe loading area. These horse handling skills may be combined with the teaching of these skills required for unit 008, Teaching Beginners Unmounted. In this case lesson plans must be presented and clear explanations of what, why, how and horse behaviour and safety issues must accompany the demonstrations. Provide daily care for horses - Stabled and yarded horses Practical 1 Demonstrate safe horse handling; catching, leading and tying up a horse. What you must show: Wore safe footwear Approached horse in field of vision Handled horse effectively Walked at shoulder Held rope correctly ( no coils) Tied with quick release knot, to solid object, with weak link, at correct height, at effective length of rope to secure horse Practical 2 Demonstrate the correct procedures for safely turning out a horse alone or in a group. What you must show: Wore safe footwear Handled horse effectively through gate Turned horse back to gate and released it HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 6

7 Provide daily care for horses - Grooming Practical 1 Demonstrate the correct procedure for grooming a horse What you must show: Wore safe footwear Demonstrated safe and effective horse handling skills Secured horse in a safe and uncluttered environment Moved safely around the horse from side to side Used hoofpick, curry comb, dandy brush, body brush, mane comb, face and dock cleaners and explained function and techniques Pointed out ticklish areas and areas where extra dirt collects Checked for soreness, heat or minor injuries Lifted front and hindlegs safely Provide daily care for horses - Saddlery Practical 1 Demonstrate the correct fitting of saddles. What you must show: Wore safe footwear Demonstrated safe and effective horse handling skills. Secured horse in a safe and uncluttered environment Moved safely around the horse from side to side Saddled horse and explained requirements for a balanced, well fitting saddle that allows freedom of spine and shoulder Practical 2 Demonstrate the correct fitting and care of snaffle bridles. What you must show: Wore safe footwear Demonstrated safe and effective horse handling skills. Secured horse in a safe and uncluttered environment Put on a simple snaffle bridle Explained correct fit of bridle, size and position of bit, nosebands, throatlash and browband HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 7

8 Provide daily care for horses - Other Equipment Practical 1 Demonstrate the correct fitting of commonly used boots and/or bandages. What you must show: Wore safe footwear Demonstrated safe and effective horse handling skills. Secured horse in a safe and uncluttered environment Applied at least 2 of the following boots, or one boot and a bandage: fetlock boots, bell boots, open-fronted jump boots, exercise boots, shin ankle boots, medicine boots, knee boots, hock boots or travel boots Was aware and safe around the horse, i.e. did not kneel Practical 2 Demonstrate fitting rugs, combo s and other commonly used horse clothing. What you must show: Wore safe footwear Demonstrated safe and effective horse handling skills. Secured horse in a safe and uncluttered environment Moved safely around the horse from side to side Demonstrated the correct sequence when putting on and taking off a rug ( i.e back straps first, with looped straps, clips to inside of rug, then front straps, and reverse for taking rug off.) Demonstrated or described use and application of flyveil, bib, hood etc. HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 8

9 Physical resources required for practical demonstrations for Travelling: Horse truck or Horse float attached to vehicle. Horse or horses that load willingly and safe loading area. Provide daily care for horses - Travelling Practical 1 Demonstrate the preparation of a horse for transport. What you must show: Wore safe footwear Demonstrated safe and effective horse handling skills. Secured horse in a safe and uncluttered environment Moved safely around the horse from side to side Put on protective gear on the horse ( travelboots, bellboots, tailguard), halter Practical 2 Demonstrate safe methods for loading and unloading a quiet horse. What you must show: Wore safe footwear Checked float and vehicle Demonstrated safe and effective horse handling skills Demonstrated correct sequence in loading, securing safety bar/ chain, tailgate, and tying up horse Demonstrated correct sequence in unloading the horse ( i.e untying the horse, tailgate and safety bar/chain, and unloading the horse) HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 9

10 Physical resources required for practical demonstrations for Unit 007: A safe, fenced riding area, preferably with letters, a group of 3-6 suitably equipped horses and riders. Riders must be capable of controlling their horses and riding at walk and trot. Group Control - Words of Command Practical 1 Demonstrate group control using the correct use of commands with a group of 3-6 riders and horses in an arena What you must show: Presented in a professional way using a safe and fenced riding area with markers Prepared a simple warm up session or used sample in text Moved riders from line up on Centre line to track in single file, indicating distances between horses Demonstrated clear and timely commands for changing pace (whole ride) or changing direction ( at a letter) using appropriate voice projection and was understood by riders Kept the ride together, adjusted pace when required, and kept riders in view ( i.e. stood in correct position and moved accordingly) Demonstrated good control and an organised and safe riding session HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 10

11 Teach riders unmounted Physical resources required for practical demonstrations for Unit 008: A horse or range of horses accommodated in stable/paddocks/yards with gates and facilities so safe horse handling skills can be demonstrated. Safe tying up area, using a range of equipment associated with daily care for horses, such as halters (rope or webbed), saddles (mainly English, but stock saddle are acceptable, to be dealt with appropriately), simple bridle, grooming gear (curry comb, hoof pick, dandy brush, body brush, mane comb, sponges, towel, bucket). Students with varying degrees of horse handling skills. These tasks may be combined with the personal horse handling skills from Block 1. Whilst demonstrating the tasks explain the what, why and how including safety and horse behaviour as if teaching a beginner. Lesson plans must indicate teaching this to a group of students with multiple horses (i.e. during holiday camps or saddle clubs in riding schools). Practical 1 Teach the correct procedures for safely handling a paddocked horse to a beginner. What you must show: Presented in a professional way and provided lesson plan including procedures for multiple students and horses, showing organisation and understanding of group control Used a safe and uncluttered environment and suitable equipment and horses for beginners (checked footwear, helmet optional) and safe practices Demonstrated and explained how to approach in field of vision and catch a horse safely, including simple herd psychology Demonstrated and explained how to lead a horse safely, walking at shoulder, holding the rope correctly and how to urge on or slow down and turn the horse Demonstrated and explained how to tie up a horse with a quick release knot to solid object, with weak link, at correct height, at effective length of rope to secure horse HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 11

12 Teach Riders unmounted cont. Practical 2 Teach grooming a horse to a beginner What you must show: Presented in a professional way and provided lesson plan including procedures for multiple students and horses, showing organisation and understanding of group control Used a safe and uncluttered environment and suitable equipment and horses for beginners (checked footwear, helmet optional) and safe practices Taught safety around horses (i.e. moving safely around the horse from side to side) Demonstrated and explained the reasons and function of hoofpick, curry comb, dandy brush, body brush, mane comb, face and dock sponges Pointed out ticklish areas and areas where extra dirt collects Demonstrated/explained safe lifting of front and hind legs Gave feedback and corrections in an appropriate way for the level of students Practical 3 Teach saddling and bridling a horse to a beginner What you must show: Presented in a professional way and provided lesson plan including procedures for multiple students and horses, showing organisation and understanding of group control Used a safe and uncluttered environment and suitable equipment and horses for beginners (checked footwear, helmet optional) and safe practices Taught safety around horses (i.e. moving safely around the horse from side to side) Explained and taught how to fit a saddle and bridle on a horse Gave feedback and corrections in an appropriate way for the level of students HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 12

13 Demonstrate personal riding skills on the flat and over jumps - Riding on the flat In all tasks: Horse must be safe and suitable for the task Work area must be suitable and free from hazards and obstacles Physical resources required for practical demonstrations for Unit 009: A safe, fenced riding arena with letters, a horse capable of performing basic movements on the flat, riding calmly over poles and grids and jumping a small fence to 30cm at trot and canter. Trot poles, wings or blocks to construct a grid of 3 elements and a small fence. Arena movements to be ridden mostly at trot rising, 20m circles also to be ridden at canter. Riding Task 1 Demonstrate mounting and dismounting a horse safely. What you must show: Presented in a professional way using a safe and fenced riding area with markers Wore appropriate gear, footwear and helmet Checked horse and girth and stirrups Checked and correctly adjusted horse equipment Mounted with or without block, keeping the horse controlled and holding the waist or front of the saddle ( i.e not the cantle) Dismounted with a vault off, or by leaning on saddle with feet out of stirrups and sliding down. ( i.e. not stepping down with foot in stirrup) HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 13

14 Demonstrate personal riding skills on the flat and over jumps - Riding on the flat cont. Riding Task 2 Demonstrate effective riding skills in a balanced upright position at all paces with smooth transitions and with the horse accepting the hands of the rider and going forward calmly and obediently What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear and helmet using a safe and fenced riding area with markers Demonstrated medium walk Demonstrated sitting and rising trot (rising to the correct diagonal) on both reins Demonstrated canter with correct canterlead on both reins (may be corrected if strike off is wrong) Demonstrated effective aids to achieve the above and effective control of the horse Understood possible resistance in the horse and demonstrated the capacity to self analysis HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 14

15 Demonstrate personal riding skills on the flat and over jumps - Riding on the flat cont. Riding Task 3 Demonstrate lengthening and shortening the reins and basic technique and use of rein contact What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear and helmet using a safe and fenced riding area with markers Demonstrated holding the reins correctly and shortening and lengthening the reins Demonstrated consistent rein contact, with the horse accepting the hands of the rider at walk, trot, canter and the transitions between them Understood possible resistance in the horse and demonstrated the capacity to self analysis Riding Task 4 Demonstrate three ways of changing rein in an arena What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear and helmet using a safe and fenced riding area with markers Demonstrated changing rein through the diagonal, centre line (A-C) middle line (B-E) at walk and trot Demonstrated appropriate change of rising diagonal when changing direction at the trot Understood possible resistance in the horse and demonstrated the capacity to self analysis HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 15

16 Demonstrate personal riding skills on the flat and over jumps - Riding on the flat cont. Riding Task 5 Demonstrate riding a 20m circle in working trot and canter in a 20x40 or 20x60m arena What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear and helmet using a safe and fenced riding area with markers Demonstrated riding a 20m circle, which is evenly round, rising to the correct diagonal, maintaining forwardness and straightness on both reins at A and B Demonstrated riding a 20m circle, which is evenly round, in canter, maintaining forwardness and straightness Understood possible resistance in the horse and demonstrated the capacity to self analysis Riding Task 6 Demonstrate riding a 15m circle in working trot and canter in a 20x40 or 20x60m arena What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear and helmet using a safe and fenced riding area with markers Demonstrated riding a 15m circle, which is evenly round, rising to the correct diagonal, maintaining forwardness and straightness on both reins at A and B Understood possible resistance in the horse and demonstrated the capacity to self analysis HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 16

17 Demonstrate personal riding skills on the flat and over jumps - Riding on the flat cont. Riding Task 7 Demonstrate riding figure of eight of 20m in working trot in a 20x40 or 20x60m arena What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear and helmet using a safe and fenced riding area with markers Demonstrated riding a figure of eight, with circles of 20m diameter that are evenly round, rising to the correct diagonal and changing when appropriate, maintaining forwardness and straightness Understood possible resistance in the horse and demonstrated the capacity to self analysis Riding Task 8 Demonstrate riding a serpentine with three loops in working trot in a 20x40 or 20x60m arena What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear and helmet using a safe and fenced riding area with markers Demonstrated riding a 3 loop serpentine with 3 equal loops in working trot, rising to the correct diagonal and changing where appropriate starting from A and C on both reins Understood possible resistance in the horse and demonstrated the capacity to self analysis HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 17

18 Demonstrate personal riding skills on the flat and over jumps - Riding on the flat cont. Riding Task 9 Demonstrate riding turns and corners in working trot What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear and helmet using a safe and fenced riding area with markers Demonstrated riding turns onto the centre line (A-C) and across the middle line (E-B) with precision in working trot Demonstrated riding into the corners in rising trot whilst maintaining forwardness and straightness Understood possible resistance in the horse and demonstrated the capacity to self analysis Riding Task 10 Demonstrate a clear difference between medium walk and free walk on a long rein What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear and helmet using a safe and fenced riding area with markers Demonstrated medium walk, a transition to free walk on a long ( i.e. not loose!) rein and transition back to medium walk Showed some lengthening and relaxation Understood possible resistance in the horse and demonstrated the capacity to self analysis HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 18

19 Demonstrate personal riding skills on the flat and over jumps - Riding on the flat cont. Riding Task 11 Demonstrate the correct use of artificial aids What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear and helmet using a safe and fenced riding area with markers Demonstrated holding reins and whip and changing whip from one hand to the other at halt and walk Understood possible resistance in the horse and demonstrated the capacity to self analysis Riding Task 12 Demonstrate the halt What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear and helmet using a safe and fenced riding area with markers Demonstrated halt with a horse accepting the aids of the rider, while maintaining appropriate frame and straightness Showed understanding of the requirements of still, straight and square for a correct halt ( may not be shown) Understood possible resistance in the horse and demonstrated the capacity to self analysis HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 19

20 Demonstrate personal riding skills on the flat and over jumps - Poles and grids In all tasks: Horse must be safe and suitable for the task Work area must be suitable and free from hazards and obstacles Jumping Task 1 Demonstrate the correct fitting of tack recommended for jumping What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear and helmet using a safe and fenced riding area Demonstration may include jumping or all purpose saddle, surcingles, martingale, breastplate and leg protection Demonstration may include back protector for rider Jumping Task 2 Demonstrate the forward seat rising in working trot and the two and three point seat in working canter. What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear and helmet using a safe and fenced riding area Demonstrated the difference between 2 and 3 point position at halt Demonstrated a balanced forward seat rising and 2 point position in working trot with transitions between them Demonstrated a 2 and 3 point position in canter with transitions between them HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 20

21 Demonstrate personal riding skills on the flat and over jumps - Poles and grids cont. Jumping Task 3 Demonstrate bridging and slipping the reins What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear and helmet using a safe and fenced riding area with markers Demonstrated bridging and slipping the reins at halt and in trot Jumping Task 4 Demonstrate the correct method to ride over trotting poles. What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear and helmet using a safe and fenced riding area with markers Demonstrated riding both in balanced forward seat rising and 2 point position over poles in working trot Maintained tempo, line and frame in the approach, negotiation and departure from the trotting poles HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 21

22 Demonstrate personal riding skills on the flat and over jumps - Poles and grids cont. Jumping Task 5 Demonstrate the correct technique for jumping grids of three elements in trot and canter up to 30 cm in height What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear and helmet using a safe and fenced riding area with markers Demonstrated correct 3 and 2 point position on the approach and during the negotiating and departure of the grids in trot Demonstrated correct 3 and 2 point position on the approach and during the negotiating and departure of the grids in canter Maintained tempo, line and frame in the approach, negotiation and departure from the grids Demonstrated understanding and application of the correct length of stride Jumping Task 6 Demonstrate the correct technique for jumping a single fence in trot and canter up to 30 cm in height What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear and helmet using a safe and fenced riding area with markers Demonstrated correct 3 and 2 point position on the approach and during the negotiating and departure of the fence in trot Demonstrated correct 3 and 2 point position on the approach and during the negotiating and departure of the fence in canter Maintained tempo, line and frame in the approach, negotiation and departure from the fence Demonstrated understanding and capacity for self analysis and understanding of basic jumping terminology HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 22

23 Teach basic riding skills Lunging - Equipment and facilities The theory assessment needs to be completed before the practical task can be signed. Physical resources required for practical demonstrations for Unit 010: A safe, fenced riding area (for lunging this may be a round yard) and trained lunge horse equipped with appropriate gear for lunging (i.e. cavesson or bridle, saddle blanket, lungeing-roller or saddle, side reins, boots, lunge whip, lunge rein). Lungeor equipped with gloves, safe footwear, and for lunging only, helmet. For the lunge lesson: Beginner rider, learning the rising trot or more capable rider pretending to be a beginner. Horse may be lunged off the bit, and once horse has proved to be calm, lungeor may lunge without gloves and helmet if preferred. For group session: A safe fenced riding area, 3-6 horses and riders, saddles, bridles. Practical 1 Demonstrate the correct fitting of lunging gear according to industry standards What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear and helmet( optional) Used a safe and uncluttered environment and safe practices Demonstrated and explained application of lunging gear: Saddle or roller, bridle with reins, lunging cavesson, side reins and leg protection HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 23

24 Teach basic riding skills Lunging - Lunging the Horse Practical 1 Demonstrate effective methods of lunging a trained horse that remains calm What you must show: Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, footwear, gloves and helmet, using a safe and fenced riding/work area and safe practices Checked gear, correct fit of bridle/cavesson, secured reins and stirrups (if not removed), checked roller or girth and leg protection Demonstrated a warm up and cool down Applied side reins, or explained the function and application of side reins Effectively lunged a trained horse in walk, trot and canter on both reins, using clear voice control, body language and showing good control over horse and position in work area Demonstrated correct and appropriate use of lunge whip and rein Teach basic riding skills Lunging - Lunging the Rider Practical 1 Teach a rider on a trained horse on the lunge the rising trot for the first time What you must show: Provided lesson plan Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear, and footwear, (gloves and helmet optional), using a safe and fenced riding/work area and safe practices Checked gear, correct fit of bridle/cavesson, reins and stirrups, girth and leg protection Assessed rider at walk and short jog (sitting) relaxed nervous rider if required Explained basics of rising trot e.g. 2 beat, up-down, leg position Taught technique of rising progressively i.e at halt, walk then trot on both reins Recognised common mistakes and gave appropriate feedback Demonstrated good control of the horse and lunging equipment whilst teaching HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 24

25 Teach basic riding skills - Teach beginners basic skills Practical 1 Teach a group of 3-6 beginner riders in the correct procedures to check and adjust the girth from the ground What you must show: Provided lesson plan ( can include all tasks in this section, taught sequentially) Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear and footwear, using a safe and fenced riding/work area and safe practices Checked gear, correct fit of bridle, reins, saddle Checked rider equipment boots, riding wear and helmet Lined up riders on centreline Used demonstration rider for explanations and demonstrations Taught and assisted each rider to check and adjust girth Explained safety issues Practical 2 Teach a group of 3-6 beginner riders in the correct procedures to check and adjust the stirrups from the ground What you must show: Provided lesson plan (can include all tasks in this section, taught sequentially) Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear and footwear, using a safe and fenced riding/work area and safe practices Checked gear, correct fit of bridle, reins, saddle Checked rider equipment boots, riding wear and helmet Lined up riders on centreline Used demonstration rider for explanations and demonstrations Taught and assisted each rider to check and adjust the stirrups Explained safety issues HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 25

26 Teach basic riding skills - Teach beginners basic skills cont. Practical 3 Teach a group of 3-6 beginner riders how to mount a horse safely in an enclosed area (may use mountingblock) What you must show: Provided lesson plan (can include all tasks in this section, taught sequentially) Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear and footwear, using a safe and fenced riding/work area and safe practices Checked gear, correct fit of bridle, reins, saddle, girth and stirrups Checked rider equipment boots, riding wear and helmet Lined up riders on centreline Used demonstration rider for explanations and demonstrations Taught and assisted each rider to mount the horse, holding reins and mane and right hand on pommel or waist of the saddle Explained safety issues Practical 4 Teach a group of 3-6 beginner riders the basic upright riding position at halt and holding and adjusting the reins What you must show: Provided lesson plan (can include all tasks in this section, taught sequentially) Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear and footwear, using a safe and fenced riding/work area and safe practices Checked gear, correct fit of bridle, reins, saddle, girth and stirrups Checked rider equipment boots, riding wear and helmet Lined up riders on centreline Used demonstration rider for explanations and demonstrations Taught and assisted each rider to achieve the basic upright position ( ears, shoulder, hips, heels) Taught and assisted each rider to hold the reins correctly in each hand with upright fist, with straight line: elbows, hands, reins, mouth HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 26

27 Teach basic riding skills - Teach beginners basic skills cont. Practical 5 Teach a group of 3-6 beginner riders in walk steering the horse and basic horse control What you must show: Provided lesson plan (can include all tasks in this section, taught sequentially) Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear and footwear, using a safe and fenced riding/work area and safe practices Checked gear, correct fit of bridle, reins, saddle, girth and stirrups Checked rider equipment boots, riding wear and helmet Lined up riders on centreline Used demonstration rider for explanations and demonstrations Taught the riders in single file behind the demonstration rider to walk on and stop the horse using the reins Taught the riders in single file behind the demonstration rider to steer the horse and change direction Explained safety issues and keeping safe distance between horses Practical 6 Teach a group of 3-6 beginners to do a slow trot (jog) behind a steady rider (riders may have knots in reins and hold onto saddle with one hand) What you must show: Provided lesson plan (can include all tasks in this section, taught sequentially) Presented in a professional way wearing appropriate gear and footwear, using a safe and fenced riding/work area and safe practices Checked gear, correct fit of bridle, reins, saddle, girth and stirrups Checked rider equipment boots, riding wear and helmet Lined up riders on centreline Taught the riders in single file behind the demonstration rider to do a slow trot to get used to going faster than walk Gave appropriate feedback and correction Explained safety issues and keeping safe distance between horses Demonstrated good organisation and safe control of the group HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 27

28 Practical Assessment Evaluation Form To help us to provide the best possible training for you, please answer the following statements and return with your assignments. Circle your choice of answer. (SA) Strongly agree (A) Agree (U) Uncertain (D) Disagree (SD) Strongly Disagree SA A U D SD The assessment tasks form an important part of the total learning experiences in this subject The requirements of this assessment were clear to me before the assessment The content of the subject covers the performance criteria The conditions during the assessment were good (i.e. sufficient resources, equipment) The feedback I received from the assessor was positive and helpful During this assessment I have had ample opportunity to show my level of competence in this subject What do you think are the strengths of this assessment? Are these any comments you would like to make about any aspects of this assessment? What suggestions would you like to make to improve this assessment? I allow horseridingcoach.com to use the above information/comments for advertising and promotion purposes. Signature:... Date:... HRC Equestrian Coaching Course Level I 01/03/14 b & m hartog , Page 28