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The
weekend riding program consists of three
levels. Riders move up through levels
as they develop their skills and confidence.
In each level riders are involved with
the care and preparation of the horses
and ponies and also participate in short
theory sessions aimed at providing a
solid foundation in horse care and management.
This can be drawn on later should they
go on to own their own horse.
Juniors
- Basic Pony Management
- Basic Paddock management
- Tack Cleaning
- First Aid (Pony)
- Relationship Building
(Pony & Rider)
- Basic Safety
- Basic Riding Skills
Juniors
classes are designed for beginners svhool-ages
and up who are pony mad. We use lots
of games to practice skills and develop
balance, confidence and a feel for riding.
Underbank
handlers are always close by to assist
Juniors both in tacking up and riding.
Our school horses have been carefully
selected for their patient, quiet natures,
and we encourage riders to build a relationship
with their mount through understanding
and empathetic handling.
Intermediate
- Horse Management
- Paddock management
- Tack Cleaning
- First Aid (Horse)
- Relationship Building
(Horse & Rider)
- Safety
- Skilled Riding techniques
- Ground Work / Lunging
- Basic Jumping
The
Intermediate
group is designed for riders who have
masteredthe basic riding skills and
developed a stable and balanced position.
In this level riders need little help
preparing thier horses and are ready
to take on more complicated concepts
both in riding and theory. Riders practice
two-point position over caveletti and
small jumps and learn to canter.
Seniors
- Horse Management
- Paddock management
- Tack Cleaning
- First Aid (Horse)
- Relationship Building
(Horse & Rider)
- Safety
- Skilled Riding techniques
- Lateral Work
- Ground Work / Lunging
- Dressage
- Show Jumping
- Eventing
Riders
at Senior
level
will have the skills and experience
to ride a variety of horses and have
a stable, correct position in walk trot,
canter and over jumps. Lessons become
more technical and stuidents are encouraged
to bring their own horses if they have
one.
Senior
riders are required to come early on
a roster basis to assist with the Juniors,
as working with less experienced riders
provides major skills in understanding
riding and training horses.
For
further details regarding Underbank
Stud's riding
clubs
please phone 03 5367 5300.
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