Stage 3 Ride Dressage Syllabus

Stage 3 Ride Dressage

Learning Outcome Assessment

Learning Outcome	Assessment Criteria	Guidance on the content to be learnt during training and sampled during assessment	Assessment Method
1. Understand how to maintain a horse’s training for dressage	1.1 Explain how the Training Scale impacts on a horse’s performance	Performance through the horse’s work which may include: Working the horse in all three paces Lengthen and shorten horse’s stride Transitions between paces Lateral work (e.g., leg yielding, turn on and about the forehand) Consideration of the horse moving forward from the leg aids to a contact with directional bend	Discussion LEARNERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO RIDE TWO HORSES IN THIS SECTION
2. Be able to ride horses to maintain their training	2.1 Ride appropriate exercises to warm up the horses	Appropriate exercises to include: Logical plan Walk on both reins Trot on both reins Canter on both reins Riding the horse forward toward a rein contact Transitions Awareness of others in the arena	Observation
	2.2 Assess the horses’ way of going	Assessment may include: Horse conformation Working the horse in all three paces Lengthen and shortening the horse’s stride Transitions between paces Lateral work (e.g., leg yielding, turn on and about the forehand) Consideration of the horse moving forward from the leg aids to a contact with directional bend In relation to the Training Scale Stiff hollow side and working outline Suitability to undertake a novice dressage test	Observation and discussion
	2.3 Use exercises to improve the horses’ way of going	Exercises may include: Progressive work in walk, trot and canter Lengthening and shortening stride Transitions Lateral work Working in an outline	Observation
	2.4 Ride with an independent balanced position	Independent balanced position to include: Balanced postural alignment Suppleness, movement and harmony with the horse Core strength and stability Co-ordination of aids to ride the horse effectively forward between leg and a receiving hand Ride without stirrups in walk, trot and canter	Observation
	2.5 Ride safely	Riding safely to include: Use sympathetic aids riding walk, trot, canter Awareness of other users of the school Show respect and consideration for the horse and other riders	Observation
	2.6 Evaluate the session	Evaluation to include: In relation to the Training Scale All three paces Responsiveness to aids, leg to contact Exercises used Horses’ outline Self-reflection of riding performance	Discussion