Lesson 1Session 5: Course-buildin' basics, rhythm through lines, canter balance, 60–75 mins, jump inspection proceduresDis session introduce course-buildin' basics an' ridin' rhythm through lines. Riders practice canter balance, track choice, an' jump inspection procedures fi prepare fah more complex course work.
Readin' arena space an' safe course flowSettin' simple lines an' single fencesEstablishin' an' keepin' canter rhythmBalancin' in corners before an' after jumpsJump inspection an' safety standardsWalkin' lines an' plannin' track optionsLesson 2Session 2: Forward impulsion, adjustability, trot-canter transitions, 60–75 mins, tack an' girth checksDis session build forward impulsion an' adjustability, usin' trot–canter transitions an' simple lines. Riders refine leg an' seat aids while reinforcin' tack an' girth safety checks before an' during work.
Forward vs rushin': key differencesTrot–canter an' canter–trot transitionsLengthenin' an' shortenin' canter strideUsin' half-halts fi rebalance di horseTack an' girth checks during warm-upCool-down fi assess relaxation an' responseLesson 3Session 8: Combination fences an' bendin' lines, rollback turns, 60–75 mins, horse fatigue monitorin'Dis session develop accuracy over combinations an' bendin' lines, addin' rollback turns while monitorin' horse fatigue. Riders refine track plannin', balance, an' recovery between related jumpin' efforts.
Warm-up fah suppleness before combinationsRidin' one- an' two-stride combinationsPlannin' an' ridin' bendin' lines to fencesRollback turns while maintainin' balanceRecognizin' an' managin' horse fatigueAdjustin' effort an' rest within di sessionLesson 4Session 9: Simulated show rounds, warm-up routine, arena etiquette, 75–90 mins, tack check an' stewardin' rulesDis session evaluate rider an' horse, focusin' on basic flatwork, rhythm, an' straightness. It introduce safety expectations, warm-up structure, an' simple exercises fi benchmark current jumpin' readiness.
Pre-session briefin' an' course walk reviewReplicatin' show warm-up ring trafficSimulated in-gate an' start proceduresRidin' full courses under show conditionsArena etiquette an' passin' rulesPost-round feedback an' self-evaluationLesson 5Session 7: Speed control, approach management, turnin' at jumps, 60–75 mins, emergency stop an' fall protocolDis session refine speed control, approaches, an' turns at jumps. Riders practice accurate lines, safe turnin', an' emergency stop an' fall protocols fi manage risk while maintainin' effective ridin'.
Findin' an' keepin' a show-appropriate paceApproach lines an' takeoff point plannin'Turnin' before an' after fences safelyUsin' half-halts widout losin' impulsionEmergency stop an' one-rein stop drillsFall protocol an' incident reportin' stepsLesson 6Session 4: Related distances an' lines, one-stride/two-stride practice, 60–75 mins, rider release an' rein length safetyDis session focus on related distances an' lines, practicin' one- an' two-stride efforts. Riders refine release, rein length, an' control, learnin' fi maintain rhythm an' safety through connected jumpin' lines.
Measurin' an' walkin' related distancesMaintainin' rhythm through simple linesOne-stride an' two-stride line exercisesChoosin' crest vs automatic releaseSafe rein length over an' between fencesCorrectin' chips, long spots, an' driftLesson 7Session 1: Assessment, flatwork warm-up, straightness an' rhythm checks, 60–75 mins, safety briefingsDis openin' session benchmark rider position, aids, an' horse way of goin'. It emphasize safe arena conduct, flatwork warm-up structure, an' simple straightness an' rhythm checks fi guide later progression.
Rider history an' goal-settin' interviewSafety briefin' an' arena traffic rulesTack fit, girth, an' stirrup length checkWalk–trot rhythm an' straightness linesIntro canter circles an' basic transitionsBaseline notes fah progression trackin'Lesson 8Session 3: Jump position fundamentals, grid introduction, small fences, 60–75 mins, groundcrew an' footin' checksDis session establish secure jump position an' introduce grids wid small fences. Emphasis on balance, release timin', an' safe arena setup, includin' groundcrew roles an' footin' inspection.
Review of two-point an' light seatApproach, takeoff, an' landin' positionsIntro crossrail an' small vertical gridsUsin' placin' poles fah consistencyGroundcrew communication an' signalsFooting checks an' safe landin' zonesLesson 9Session 10: Assessment an' individualized progression plans, fitness an' conditionin' review, 75–90 mins, post-session coolin' an' vet checksDis final session reassess rider an' horse, reviewin' fitness, conditionin', an' progress. Riders receive individualized development plans an' practice effective cool-down, post-ride checks, an' vet referral cues.
Comparin' initial an' final performanceReviewin' horse fitness an' conditionin'Designin' individualized trainin' plansGoal-settin' fah next trainin' cycleCool-down, stretchin', an' hydrationRecognizin' issues needin' veterinary inputLesson 10Session 6: Gymnastic exercises fah scope an' technique, bounce an' bounce-to-vertical, 60–75 mins, progressive fence heightsDis session use gymnastic lines, includin' bounces an' bounce-to-verticals, fi improve scope an' technique. Riders learn fi build progressive heights while preservin' rhythm, straightness, an' horse confidence.
Purpose an' design of gymnastic linesRidin' bounce grids fah quick footworkBounce-to-vertical fah bascule an' powerMaintainin' straightness widout over-ridin'Progressive fence height plannin'Monitorin' horse confidence in grids