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Novice Rider
The Novice Rider is now learning to apply the skills learning in the Beginner Rider and Advanced Beginner rider program to a more refined and skilled way of riding. Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country riding are covered as a Novice Rider.
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Can complete 15 and 20 meter circles at the trot and canter.
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Can trot and canter without stirrups.
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Can hold proper leg position at all gaits.
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Correctly use inside leg and outside rein to achieve connection.
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Can ride safely in the open at the walk trot and canter up and down hills.
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Understand the different use of bits.
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Feel diagonals and leads correctly without looking.
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Jumping a course of at lease 8 jumps a minimum of 2' both in the arena and on the cross country course at trot and canter.
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Properly and safely lunge a horse at the walk trot and canter.
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Can identify minor injuries including a lame or unsound horse.