Stage 4 Unit 6 Senior Ride for Training Show Jumping Syllabus

Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Show Jumping

*Where the assessment method states ‘trainer endorsement’, the criteria is required to be signed off in the Skills Record prior to the assessment day. On the assessment day, the learner will be assessed in detail on one or more assessment criteria through a ‘viva’ process with the assessor to clarify competence.

If a learner fails the ‘viva’ assessment, they’ll be required to be reassessed against the full Learning Outcome and assessment criteria.

Learning Outcomes Table

Learning Outcome	Assessment Criteria	Guidance on the Content to be Learnt During Training and Sampled During Assessment	Assessment Method
1. Understand the training of young horses	1.1 Explain a range of methods of training horses from birth to riding away	Range = 3 or more. Methods to include: Learning theory Appropriate introduction of equipment and tack Leading in hand Lungeing Long reining Initial backing process Using assistance Field and stable care In hand showing Young horse evaluations Travelling	Trainer endorsement*
	1.2 Explain the training of young horses	May include: Directional control Moving forward Transitions Responding to the leg and rein aids Rhythm Bend/straightness Hacking out Variation of training Rest periods and down time	Trainer endorsement*
	1.3 Explain the Training Scale	Training Scale: Rhythm Suppleness/relaxation Contact Impulsion Straightness Collection	Trainer endorsement*
2. Be able to ride safely	2.1 Maintain health, safety and welfare of horse, self and others	To include: Ride with consideration for other users of the school space Consideration of individual horses	Observation
3. Understand how to progress the training of a dressage horse	NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS UNIT
4. Understand how to progress the training of a show jumping horse	4.1 Describe the requirements of different show jumping categories/levels	Requirements to include: Content at each level (types of jumps, height and distances) Progression route Variations in tack and equipment Different competition opportunities	Trainer endorsement*
	4.2 Outline a training programme for introducing a horse to jumping	Training programme to include: Understand relevance of the Training Scale Use of poles; individual, trot, canter, placing Introduce a fence following the pole exercise Ability to ride on all surfaces including grass	Trainer endorsement*
	4.3 Explain potential problems and suggest methods to overcome them	Potential problems may include: Irregular paces Loss of balance, rhythm Inappropriate speed Lack of adjustability between obstacles Poor quality of turns and approach to fences Methods to overcome to include consideration of: Choice of work Choice of exercises	Trainer endorsement*
	4.4 Evaluate the value of grid work	May include: Development of the horse’s jumping skills Improving straightness Regulating length of stride Building confidence Improving technique	Trainer endorsement*
	4.5 Plan a training schedule to progress a horse to show jumping 1.10m	Training schedule to include: Pole exercises Grid exercises Introduction of canter poles Further improvement of the horse’s way of going on the flat Referenced to the Training Scale	Trainer endorsement*
	4.6 Explain factors that influence the distances between fences	Factors to include: Trot and canter approaches Dealing with different length of stride Reasons and needs for shorter and variable schooling distances Competition rules Terrain, for example; grass/surface, uphill/downhill, distance to/from a corner, going Knowledge of jump distances	Trainer endorsement*
5. Be able to ride a trained horse in a double bridle with a view to developing its way of going	NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS UNIT
6. Be able to ride an inexperienced dressage horse with a view to developing its way of going	NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS UNIT
7. Be able to ride an experienced horse over show jumps up to 1.10m (3ft 7ins) with a view to developing its way of going	7.1 Evaluate the horse in preparation for show jumping	A progressive assessment of the horse may include: Assess horse in all paces Change pace between fences Responsiveness to aids The ability to influence the canter Horse’s balance through turns and corners Jumping skill, identify horse’s strengths/weaknesses Jumping from trot and canter Use of a placing pole Relating fences	Discussion
	7.2 Ride the horse over a range of fences	To include: Relate fences to show understanding of training and the process for jumping a course Show influence, control and confidence Show a balanced, secure and influential position that has a positive effect	Observation
	7.3 Evaluate the work undertaken	To include: Paces, forwardness, attitude Softer/stiffer side Ease of movement Quality of jump Response to the aids Reference to Training Scale	Observation and discussion
	7.4 Justify a plan of work to develop the horse's training	Plan to include: Future possible work, short term (one month), medium term (six months) Use of grids and gymnastic exercises to improve the horse’s technique Use of alternative work programmes which may include lungeing, hacking and outside work Flatwork exercises Progression towards jumping 1.15m	Discussion
8. Be able to ride a horse cross country over fences up to 1m (3ft 3ins) with a view to developing its way of going	NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS UNIT
9. Be able to ride horses used for training others, with a view to developing their way of going	9.1 Ride in an influential balanced position	Influential balanced position to include: Maintaining a secure balanced position whilst maintaining integrity of the aids Riding forwards to a receiving rein aid with rhythm, bend and straightness within a working frame appropriate to the horse’s level of training Demonstrate empathy and feel	Observation
	9.2 Evaluate the horses’ way of going in line with the Training Scale	Evaluation with reference to the Training Scale. Way of going to include: Pace Balance Suppleness Attitude/rideability Technique	Observation and discussion
	9.3 Use exercises to develop the horses’ responsiveness to the aids	As part of Unit 5: Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Dressage, exercises may include: Transitions School figures Lateral work Lengthening and shortening stride As part of Unit 6: Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Show Jumping, exercises may include: Related distances Grid work All, making reference to: Suppleness Impulsion Straightness	Observation
	9.4 Use poles to develop the training of the horse	To include: Incorporation of poles into the training Use of pole work for jump training Different exercises using poles	Observation
	9.5 Evaluate the effectiveness of the work	To include: Reasoning for the selection of the work Effectiveness of the work	Observation and discussion
	9.6 Justify a plan of work that develops the horses’ training	Plan to include: Future possible work; short term (one month), medium term (six months) Use of alternative work programmes which may include lungeing, hacking and outside work	Discussion
10. Be able to ride an inexperienced horse over show jumps up to 1m (3ft 3ins) with a view to developing its way of going	10.1 Evaluate the horse in preparation for jumping	A progressive assessment to include: The horse’s way of going in all paces Change of pace between fences The horse’s responsiveness to the aids Ability to influence the canter Horse’s balance through turns and corners Horse’s jumping skill (strengths/weaknesses) Jumping from trot and canter	Observation and discussion
	10.2 Ride the horse over a range of fences	Relate fences in a way which shows understanding of training and the process for jumping a course. Range of fences to include: Combinations Related distances Uprights Spreads/oxers	Observation
	10.3 Ride in an influential balanced position	Influential balanced position to include: Jumping the horse with a well-balanced, secure and influential position that has a positive effect Showing influence and control Demonstrating empathy and feel	Observation
	10.4 Evaluate the work undertaken	Evaluation to include: Paces, forwardness, attitude Rhythm, bend, straightness, outline Softer/stiffer side Ease of movement Stronger and weaker movements Response to the aids Gymnastic ability Reference to the Training Scale	Discussion
	10.5 Justify a plan of work to develop the horse's training	Plan to include: Future possible work; short term (one month), medium term (six months) Use of alternative work programmes which may include lungeing, hacking and outside work Progression towards 1.10m	Discussion

Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Show Jumping Syllabus

Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Show Jumping