
EQUINE
The EC Rider Level 1-10 program is a national program with national standards that rewards all riders, recreational to competitive, for advancing their learning with Certificates of Achievement and badges. This program provides riders and coaches with an attainable progression throughout the rider level framework. In addition, encourages all riders to ride, learn and enjoy the sport of riding while providing guidelines to their coaches and instructors.
Royale Equestrian Centre will be hosting Equine Canada Rider Level Clinic through out the year Please see below for scheduled clinic and testing dates. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain more knowledge and skill it's also a great way to help you establish goals as well as become better all round horse men and women. Getting your rider level certification is the step towards attaining your coaching certification. We have fantastic horses available for your exams not to mention help you move up the levels and reach your goals!
NEXT CLINIC: EC RIDER LEVEL 3 & 4
It will consist of an in-barn clinic to help the student with the stable management, and horse husbandry portion of the exam.
Required Material: English Rider Handbook Level 3,4,5, Cost $30 Please make sure to include that with your payment upon registration if you do not have a book.
Rider Level 3 Clinic - January 9th -
Cost $45 + Gst
Level 3 Stable Management:
Assemble/disassemble a bridle, put up in figure 8
Understanding of "thrush"
Blankets
Cooling out a horse
Quick release knot with a hay net
stable footings
Feeding routine of horses
Barn safety
Shoeing
Parts of the hoof
More in depth grooming
Level 3 Flat:
Knowledge of all of own horses equipment
How to use a crop
Show ring reverse
Size and shape of a 20m circle
Transitions @ letters
Rising and sitting without stirrups
Canter leads
Drop and regain stirrups at trot
Knowledge of straightness
Level 3 Jump:
Trot poles to X
All mane releases
Maintain straightness, and control on approch and departure
Trot course of poles - control accuracy
Postion throughout
Rider Level 4 Clinic - January 16th - 12pm - 4pm
Cost $45 + Gst
Level 4 SM:
Different bits
Proper turnout of a horse
How to lay amane
Leg markings
Measuring a horse
Bandages
Vaccines
Worming
Stable dimensions - box stall, standing stall, asile, and doorways
Stall fittings - water buckets and hay nets/mangers
Feeding routine
All aids - natural and aritfical
Level 4 Flat:
Independent aids
Drop and regain stirrups at canter
15m circles at trot
20m circle at canter
Clear accurate aids
Change of lead throught trot
Horse handling - stand, trot, and turn for "judge"
Knowledge of cross canter and bend
Level 4 Jump:
JUMPING at 2'
Trot X to vertical mane releases
Counting strides
Canter a single fence
Rider Level Exam Testing for Levels 1 to 6 - January 31st
Testing fee is $85+ Gst and will also include your submission to Equine Canada and the use of a school horse. Each participante must also be a current member of the OEF so that the exam can be submitted. (This fee is separate and must either hold a membership or have an application filled out to send in with the exam.)
Payment Due upon registration. Closing Date January 4th.
** OEF membership is NOT included and must be purchased separately
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