Fox Run Farm Learning Levels

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               A Progression of Horsemanship Skills

ORANGE FOX - LEVEL FIVE 

   ___  Discuss basic double lunging theory and its applications for dressage training.

   ___  Demonstrate self-directed, progressive warm-up for flatwork and jumping.  

___  Maintain light contact on the flat, demonstrating long and loose rein when asked.  

___  Demonstrate the following maneuvers:  

        ___  Turn on the forehand  
          ___  Sitting trot  
          ___  Figure-8 at canter  
          ___  Serpentine at canter  

___  Demonstrate ring figures at all three gaits, with awareness of bend and balance.

___  Ride ring figures at the walk, trot and canter without stirrups.  

___  Be able to drop and pick up stirrups at all gaits without looking down.  

___  Ride small bounce grid, with and without reins and/or stirrups. *

___  Ride simple gymnastic grids up to 2’6”, including low fences without reins. *

___  Jump a course (minimum 6 fences) at 2’, at the canter, with smooth turns, good approaches
       and correct leads.  *

___  Ride in the open in a group, at walk, trot and canter, maintaining control.  

___  Demonstrate a galloping position at the walk, trot, and canter.  

___  Jump simple cross-country obstacles, up to 2’3” at the trot and canter. *

___  Ride the hand gallop.

                  * Not required for non-jumping riders.

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