Quiz answers 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 3. 1. Girth, Off foreleg, Sheath, Reins, Chin strap, Browband, Tail, Grass, Boot elastic, Jacket collar 2. 3. 4. True 4. See picture on page 9 for answers 5. See picture on page 11 for answers 6. See picture on page 13 for answers 7. See picture on page 15 for answers 8. 1. A 2. B 3. E 4. C 5. D 6. F 9. 1. B 2. Down 3. Close Together 4. Ask 5. Straight 6. Off foreleg, stril, Girth, Numnah, Whorl 10. 1. Same 2. Tall, Straight 3. Ask 4. Squeeze 5. Ease 6. Point, Rein, Cuff, Finger, Pommel 7. Ask 11. 1. C 2. C 3. A 4. Bit, Stirrup, Off hind leg, Chin strap, Numnah, Sheath, Cuff, Stirrup leather, Forelock, Off side rein 12. 1. Look 2. Head 3. Hand 4. Squeeze 5. Walking 6. Turn 7. Head 8. Hand 9. Leg 10. Behind 11. Girth 13. 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. E 1.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Primary school Riding school Useful contact numbers Primaries Ponies Tel: 01422 844021 e-mail: darren.clitheroe@btinternet.com Quiz: Name Date Childrens Lesson and Quiz book
Contents 1. What happens on a Primaries Ponies course? 2. What should I wear? 3. How should i behave? 4. Quiz 1 5. How to approch a pony 6. Quiz 2 7. How to lead a pony 8. Quiz 3 9. Points of the pony 10. Quiz 4 11. Parts of the saddle 12. Quiz 5 13. Parts of the bridle 14. Quiz 6 15. The grooming kit 16. Quiz 7 17. How to get on a pony (mount up) 18. Quiz 8 19. How to sit on a pony (riders position) 20. Quiz 9 21. How to ask a pony to walk on 22. Quiz 10 23. How to ask a pony to stop (halt) 24. Quiz 11 25. How to ask a pony to turn 26. Quiz 12 27. How to get off a pony (dismount) 28. Quiz13 29. What do ponies eat? What do ponies eat? Hay and haylage is made from grass. In the summer the grass is allowed to grow long, then it is cut and allowed to dry for 2-4 days. The farmer makes it into bales and stores them for the winter. When should ponies have water? Ponies should have clean, fresh water at all times. Can you fill a haynet? You may be allowed to try filling a haynetit is not as easy as it looks! People who work with horses and ponies fill lots of haynets everyday! Grass is the natural food for horses and ponies. During summer there is a lot of goodness in the grass. In the winter months grass is not so nutritious, it is good to feed hay or haylage to our ponies in the winter to keep them healthy. If our pony is working hard we can give him etra food to keep him healthy and strong. We can feed a specially prepared horse and pony mi and also carrots, ponies love carrots! 29
Quiz 13 How to get off a pony (dismount) Match the correct picture with the words 1. Put both reins in your left hand 1. A What happens on a Primaries Ponies course? When you arrive at the riding school for the first time you will be greeted by your instructor. The instructor will introduce himself or herself to you. You may put on a special riding hat so that you are ready for your ride and you will have a walk around the stableyard and say hello to the ponies. 2. Take both feet out of the stirrups, right hand on the pommel, left hand holding the reins on the pony s neck 2. 3. Lean forward keeping your body straight, dont twist, swing your right leg back and over the pony s quarters 4. Land lightly on your toes bending your knees slightly on landing, facing the same way as your pony 5. Take the reins over the pony s head 3. 4. 5. E The instructor knows that you may be nervous, The instructor and the assistants are there to look after you and help you to learn about ponies. If you dont understand something or you need help, you must speak to them so that they can help you. You will be divided into two groups. Group one will learn and practice how to care for ponies. Group two will take it in turns to ride a pony. You ride one at a time and the instructress and assistant are there with you to help you and look after you whilst your friends watch. A B After half an hour group one takes it in turns to ride and group two learns and practices how to care for ponies. C D E Remember to bring your lesson book with you as it will help you to learn about ponies. At the end of the course you will go back to school, remember to take your lesson book back with you. When you get home you may enjoy to do the quiz to help you remember what you have learnt! 28 1
What should I wear? How to get off a pony (dismount) *Riding hat fits comfortably and is fastened snugly Long hair is put into pony tails or plaits so hair does not get snagged Plain anorak or jacket with no trimmings. Put both reins in your left hand Long sleeved shirt or sweater protects arms Stretchy or loose fitting pants Plain, stong shoes Jacket fastened up Thin gloves if you have them Plain boots small heels Take both feet out of stirrups Right hand on the pommel......left hand holding the reins on the pony s neck... If you have any queries about what to wear please see your teacher or contact the riding school X What NOT to wear! *Riding Hat too large and chin strap too loose, will not give adequate protection earrings or jewellry - they may get snagged or ripped off *Riding hat too small will not give adequate protection X...lean forward keeping your body straight......dont twist......swing your right leg back... 2 sleeveless tops - you may graze or bruise your skin Dont wear very tight pants - you will not be able to get on your pony! shoes or trainers with lots of decoration or bulky trimmings which may get snagged loose hair - it may get trapped or pulled out toggles or open fronted jackets. Toggles can get snagged and open fronted jackets can flap and scare ponies Dont wear pants that are made from very thin fabric, you may rub your legs over-sized boots or wellingtons, your feet need to fit into the stirrups easily *Hats will be supplied and correctly fitted by riding school staff...and over the quarters...land lightly on your toes bending your knees slightly on landing......facing the same way as your pony Take reins over pony s head 27
Quiz 12 How to ask a pony to turn How should I behave? When you arrive at the riding school you may be ecited to be near the ponies. To keep yourself and other people safe you need to know how to behave around ponies! Fill in the blank spaces To turn your pony... L _ where you want to go Turn your and shoulders Bring this (inside) h _ away from the pony s neck in the direction you want to go Sq _z_/nudge this (inside) leg near the girth to keep pony w _ing Your instructor is very eperienced and knowledgable about ponies, the assistants are too, always listen to what they are saying and if you are not sure about anything - ask! They are here to help you to learn about ponies and enjoy them safely. Do not be shy at the riding school! Ponies are lovely, friendly and sociable. They enjoy us being with them if we are quiet and calm! Did you know that ponies are shy and have to learn to trust people? The riding school ponies have learned to trust us and enjoy being our friends, but we can upset them if we are noisy or make sudden movements. T _ your h _ and shoulders and look where you are going We must not run near ponies or make sudden movements, we must not shout or make loud noises. Behaving like this can frighten ponies and cause them to panic and run away, or bite or kick. Keep this (outside) h _ near the pony s neck This (outside) l goes b d the g and rests quietly against the pony s side 26 DO NOT SHOUT 1. LISTEN to the instructor and assistants 2. ASK if you are unsure about anything 3. DO NOT SHOUT or make loud noises 4. DO NOT RUN near ponies DO NOT RUN To keep yourself and your friends safe around ponies: 3
Quiz 1 How should I behave? To turn your pony... How to ask a pony to turn Look where you want to go Tick the correct picture Turn your head and shoulders Help! Bring this (inside) hand away from the pony s neck in the direction you want to go 1. 2. 3. 4. Is it O.K to shout near ponies? Squeeze/nudge this (inside) leg near the girth to keep pony walking 5. Is it O.K to run near ponies? Put a Put a X net to the pictures that are incorrect net to the pictures that are correct Help! Turn your head and shoulders and look where you are going 6. 7. 8. 9. Keep this (outside) hand near the pony s neck 10. Is it good to be quiet and calm near ponies? 11. Is it good to wear very tight pants when riding? 12. Is it good to wear earings and jewellery when riding or handling ponies? This (outside) leg goes behind the girth and rests quietly against the pony s side 13. If we are nervous or frightend should we ask for help? 14. Should we wear clothes decorated with toggles and trimmings? 15. Are ponies frightened by loud noises and sudden movements? 4 25
Quiz 11 How to ask a pony to stop (halt) If you are walking and you want to stop your pony there are three things you need to do. Underline the correct action To stop your pony... 1. a) nudge him with your legs b) pull hard on the reins c) stop your body from moving (sit still) 2. a) squeeze him more with your legs b) pull harder on the reins c) stop squeezing/nudging your pony with your legs (keep your legs still) Hello Prancer! When approaching a pony always talk to the pony How to approach a pony in a stable or stall Hello Prancer! How to approach a pony Go up to the pony steadily to the pony s shoulder Do not rush Stroke the pony s neck when you get to it. 3. a) gently close your fingers on the reins to stop b) shout at your pony c) lean forward When approaching a pony always talk to the pony Go up to the pony steadily to the pony s neck and stroke it when you get there If the pony s bottom is near the door DO NOT PAT IT! Call the pony s name or tap the door to see if he will turn around, if not get help. 4. SPOT the DIFFERENCE there are 10 differences, can you spot them all? If you enter the pony s stable lock the door behind you Talk to the pony and approach him walking steadily towards his shoulder Health and Safety 24 Do not pat a pony s bottom Do not approach a pony from behind Do not run Do not shout If in doubt ask for help 5
Quiz 2 How to approach a pony Tick the correct picture Put net to the incorrect picture X How to ask a pony to stop (halt) If you are walking and you want your pony to stop... Hello Prancer... stop your body from moving (sit still)... 1. 2. 3....and stop squeezing/nudging your pony with your legs (keep your legs still) 4. Is it O.K to approch a pony s bottom? 5. Is it O.K to stand behind a pony s bottom? Gently close your fingers on the reins to stop Put a Put a X net to the pictures that are correct net to the pictures that are incorrect 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Is it good to approch a pony towards his shoulder? 11. Is it good to ask for help if you need it? 12. Should you run towards a pony? 13. Should you talk to your pony? 14. Should you shout near ponies? 15. Is it good to be calm and quiet near ponies? 6 Smile and enjoy your pony, pat him (or her) softly on the neck 23
Quiz 10 How to ask a pony to walk on Write the correct word in the space 1. The reins should both be the length (same, different, odd) 2. Sit up and keep your back (wobbly, tall, bent, straight) How to lead a pony Safety check: Rider to wear a riding hat and gloves for protection The reins must be taken over the pony s head, they are held so that you are standing on the left hand side facing the way you are about to move off. 3. your pony to walk on (shout, whisper, ask) 4. or nudge (not a kick) with your legs on the pony s side (kick, bang, squeeze) 5. As the pony goes to move forward the fingers on the reins to allow the pony to move forward (pull, tighten, ease) The reins are held with your right hand about 20cm (9 ) behind the bit. The other end is held held in your left hand (if the reins are long they can be looped over).the whip is also carried in your left hand - not too near the pony s head Do not drag your pony! When moving off the pony should walk with you, not behind you. Always keep level with the ponies shoulder Turning whilst leading is always achieved by turning the pony s head away from you, not bringing the pony around you, this is very important to remember, as it is a safety measure to stop you being trodden on by pulling your pony around you. 6. SPOT the DIFFERENCE 5 differences 7. If you don t understand anything should you... sulk moan stay quiet ask circle correct answer 22 Safety check: When you are leading your pony with other ponies leave a pony length gap between you for safety 7
1. Quiz 3 How to lead a pony SPOT the DIFFERENCE - There are 10 differences, can you spot them all? This boy is leading his pony well This boy is leading his pony well How to ask a pony to walk on The reins should both be the same length Sit up tall and keep your back straight Ask your pony to walk on...... squeeze or nudge (not a kick) with your legs on the pony s side As the pony goes to move forward ease the fingers on the reins to allow the pony to move forward 2. Should you walk in front of your pony dragging him along like the girl in this picture? If he does not respond, give a stronger nudge When your pony walks on, allow your body to follow the movement. Keep your head still looking through the pony s ears to where you are going... 3. What may happen if you walk to close too the pony s bottom in front of you?...keep him walking on by using your legs squeezing and/or nudging your legs against his side in time with the movement Remember to keep your your basic position... I may get kicked...keeping your reins short enough to guide your pony 4. When turning a corner we should turn the pony away from us so that the pony does not tread on us True False If you feel a little bit insecure you could hold onto the front of the saddle, the mane or the neck strap 8 HELPFUL HINTS! Listen carefully to your instructor and ask if you don t understand anything Smile and enjoy your pony! 21
Quiz 9 How to sit on a pony (rider s position at halt) A B C Circle the correct answer 1. Which rider has the best position? A B C Tick the correct answer 2. Should your heels be up or down? 3. Should your hands be close together or wide apart? 4. If your unsure about anything should you ask the instructor or keep quiet? 5. should your back be straight or slouchy? close together 6. SPOT the DIFFERENCE there are 5 differences, can you spot them all? ask up straight down wide apart keep quiet slouchy Points of a pony NEAR SIDE of pony Poll Ear Mane Withers Back Hindquarters Neck OFF SIDE of pony Tail Belly Sheath Hock Chestnut Shoulder Knee Heel Hoof FRONT LEGS (Forelegs) BACK LEGS (Hind legs) 20 Forelock stril 9
N _l F _l k How to sit on a pony (rider s position at halt) F _T LEGS (Forelegs) B K LEGS (Hind legs) 10 H l H f Sh _r K _ B _y S _th H k Ch _t T l O SIDE of pony N k W _s B k H dq s Quiz 4 Points of a pony P l E_r M e N _ SIDE of pony Sit up tall and keep your back straight Hands should be carried above the pony s neck, not resting on it, and about 10cm (4 ) apart HELPFUL HINTS! Elbows should be bent touching your sides Listen carefully to your instructor and ask if you don t understand anything Smile and enjoy your pony, pat him (or her) softly on the neck Legs should not grip tightly at the thigh, knee, calf or ankle Heels should be down Thumbs on top of the rein facing upwards, fingernails facing each other 19
Quiz 8 How to get on a pony (mount up) Parts of a saddle Point Pommel Waist Cantle Seat Number the pictures in the correct order Panel D ring Stirrup leather Skirt Stirrup Saddle flap A 1 Gullet B Panel Saddle flap C D Girth Knee roll Skirt Buckle guard Thigh roll 18 E F 6 Girth straps Girth Stirrup bar 11
Quiz 5 Parts of a saddle P m How to get on a pony (mount up) C _le With your right hand holding the buckle, slide your left hand down the reins until you reach the pony s neck. The reins should be in a straight line from the bit ring to your hand. S t D S _ p l th S _t Take the very centre of the reins, which is usually a buckle Place the spare rein on the right hand side (off side) of the neck, then take a piece of the mane or just steady your hand on the neck Place your left foot in the stirrup - careful not to poke your toe into the pony. Keep the knee close to the saddle S _p G t Put your hand on the pommel (or the far side of the pommel). S e f p Swing the right leg over the saddle and gently lower the seat into the saddle G _h S _t K e ll Take the reins one in each hand Gi h str s G _h 12 B e _rd Place your right foot into the stirrup S rr_ p b_r This is how your hand will look from the side 17
Quiz 7 The grooming kit Parts of a bridle Headpiece B _ brush Used for pony s face, legs, mane & tail D brush Used on pony s body, good for brushing dried up mud off Browband seband W _r brush for damping mane & tail Throatlash Bit Cheekpiece M _/t l p _g c b Used for trimming pony s mane & tail H f s Used for cleaning out pony s feet Headpiece Reins C b for combing mane & tail before plaiting Browband G g mit is for polishing pony and making the coat shine S s r for getting sweat & water off the pony seband Throatlash Cheekpiece 16 P _c curry comb R r curry comb These curry combs can also be used to clean the pony s body All curry combs are used for cleaning the body brush M _l curry comb Bit BIT (Part that goes through pony s mouth) REINS (Straps that you hold) HEADPIECE (Strap that goes over head behind ears) Rein 13
B w _d Quiz 6 Parts of a bridle H _p _e Body brush Used for pony s face, legs, mane & tail The grooming kit Dandy brush Used on pony s body, good for brushing dried up mud off N _b d Water brush for damping mane & tail T t _ h B Ch k e_e R _s Mane/tail pulling comb Used for trimming pony s mane & tail Hoofpicks Used for cleaning out pony s feet B d N d B H _e C _k_i e B (Part that goes through pony s mouth) R (Straps that you hold) H (Strap that goes over head behind ears) Th l h R n 14 Grooming mit Plastic curry comb Comb for combing mane & tail before plaiting is for polishing pony and making the coat shine Rubber curry comb These curry combs can also be used to clean the pony s body Sweatscraper for getting sweat & water off the pony Metal curry comb All curry combs are used for cleaning the body brush 15