Lesson 1Session 5: Course-building basics, rhythm through lines, canter balance, 60–75 mins, jump inspection proceduresThis session brings in course-building basics and riding rhythm along lines. Riders work on canter balance, path choices, and jump checks to get ready for tougher course tasks.
Reading arena space and safe course flowSetting simple lines and single fencesBuilding and holding canter rhythmBalancing in corners before and after jumpsJump checks and safety rulesWalking lines and planning path choicesLesson 2Session 2: Forward impulsion, adjustability, trot-canter transitions, 60–75 mins, tack and girth checksThis session grows forward drive and flexibility, using trot-canter shifts and easy lines. Riders sharpen leg and seat signals while strengthening tack and girth safety checks before and in work.
Forward vs rushing: main differencesTrot-canter and canter-trot shiftsLengthening and shortening canter strideUsing half-halts to rebalance the horseTack and girth checks in warm-upCool-down to check relaxation and responseLesson 3Session 8: Combination fences and bending lines, rollback turns, 60–75 mins, horse fatigue monitoringThis session builds accuracy over combos and bending lines, adding rollback turns while watching horse tiredness. Riders improve path planning, balance, and recovery between linked jumps.
Warm-up for suppleness before combosRiding one- and two-stride combinationsPlanning and riding bending lines to fencesRollback turns while keeping balanceSpotting and handling horse fatigueAdjusting effort and rest in the sessionLesson 4Session 9: Simulated show rounds, warm-up routine, arena etiquette, 75–90 mins, tack check and stewarding rulesThis session checks rider and horse, aiming at basic flatwork, rhythm, and straightness. It brings in safety hopes, warm-up setup, and easy tasks to measure current jumping readiness.
Pre-session briefing and course walk reviewCopying show warm-up ring trafficSimulated in-gate and start stepsRiding full courses under show conditionsArena etiquette and passing rulesPost-round feedback and self-checkLesson 5Session 7: Speed control, approach management, turning at jumps, 60–75 mins, emergency stop and fall protocolThis session sharpens speed control, approaches, and turns at jumps. Riders practice true lines, safe turning, and emergency stop and fall steps to handle risks while keeping good riding.
Finding and holding a show-suitable paceApproach lines and takeoff point planningTurning before and after fences safelyUsing half-halts without losing driveEmergency stop and one-rein stop drillsFall steps and incident reportingLesson 6Session 4: Related distances and lines, one-stride/two-stride practice, 60–75 mins, rider release and rein length safetyThis session centres on related distances and lines, working one- and two-stride jumps. Riders sharpen release, rein length, and control, learning to keep rhythm and safety through linked lines.
Measuring and walking related distancesHolding rhythm through simple linesOne-stride and two-stride line tasksChoosing crest vs automatic releaseSafe rein length over and between fencesFixing chips, long spots, and driftLesson 7Session 1: Assessment, flatwork warm-up, straightness and rhythm checks, 60–75 mins, safety briefingsThis first session measures rider position, signals, and horse movement. It stresses safe arena ways, flatwork warm-up plan, and basic straightness and rhythm checks to guide later steps.
Rider history and goal-setting talkSafety briefing and arena traffic rulesTack fit, girth, and stirrup length checkWalk-trot rhythm and straightness linesIntro canter circles and basic shiftsBaseline notes for progress trackingLesson 8Session 3: Jump position fundamentals, grid introduction, small fences, 60–75 mins, groundcrew and footing checksThis session sets firm jump position and brings in grids with small fences. Focus is on balance, release timing, and safe arena setup, including groundcrew roles and footing checks.
Review of two-point and light seatApproach, takeoff, and landing positionsIntro crossrail and small vertical gridsUsing placing poles for consistencyGroundcrew talk and signalsFooting checks and safe landing areasLesson 9Session 10: Assessment and individualised progression plans, fitness and conditioning review, 75–90 mins, post-session cooling and vet checksThis last session rechecks rider and horse, looking at fitness, conditioning, and growth. Riders get personal growth plans and practice good cool-down, post-ride checks, and vet cues.
Comparing start and end performanceReviewing horse fitness and conditioningMaking personal training plansGoal-setting for next training roundCool-down, stretching, and hydrationSpotting issues needing vet helpLesson 10Session 6: Gymnastic exercises for scope and technique, bounce and bounce-to-vertical, 60–75 mins, progressive fence heightsThis session uses gymnastic lines, like bounces and bounce-to-verticals, to better scope and technique. Riders learn to raise heights step by step while keeping rhythm, straightness, and horse trust.
Aim and setup of gymnastic linesRiding bounce grids for quick footworkBounce-to-vertical for bascule and powerHolding straightness without over-ridingStep-by-step fence height planningWatching horse trust in grids
