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 practise 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 fencesEstablishing and keeping canter rhythmBalancing in corners before and after jumpsJump inspection and safety standardsWalking lines and planning track optionsLesson 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 session.
Forward vs rushing: key differencesTrot–canter and canter–trot transitionsLengthening and shortening canter strideUsing half-halts to rebalance the horseTack and girth checks during warm-upCool-down to assess relaxation and responseLesson 3Session 8: Combination fences and bending lines, rollback turns, 60–75 mins, horse fatigue monitoringThis session builds skill over combo fences and bending lines, adding quick turns while watching horse tiredness. Riders improve path plans, balance, and recovery between linked jumps.
Warm-up for suppleness before combinationsRiding one- and two-stride combinationsPlanning and riding bending lines to fencesRollback turns while maintaining balanceRecognizing and managing horse fatigueAdjusting effort and rest within 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, stressing basic flatwork, rhythm, and straight paths. It brings in safety hopes, warm-up plans, and easy tasks to measure current jump readiness.
Pre-session briefing and course walk reviewReplicating show warm-up ring trafficSimulated in-gate and start proceduresRiding full courses under show conditionsArena etiquette and passing rulesPost-round feedback and self-evaluationLesson 5Session 7: Speed control, approach management, turning at jumps, 60–75 mins, emergency stop and fall protocolThis session sharpens speed hold, approaches, and turns at jumps. Riders practise true lines, safe turns, and emergency stop and fall steps to handle risks while keeping good riding.
Finding and keeping a show-appropriate paceApproach lines and takeoff point planningTurning before and after fences safelyUsing half-halts without losing impulsionEmergency stop and one-rein stop drillsFall protocol and incident reporting stepsLesson 6Session 4: Related distances and lines, one-stride/two-stride practice, 60–75 mins, rider release and rein length safetyThis session centres on linked distances and lines, practising one- and two-stride jumps. Riders hone release, rein hold, and control, learning to keep rhythm and safety in joined lines.
Measuring and walking related distancesMaintaining rhythm through simple linesOne-stride and two-stride line exercisesChoosing crest vs automatic releaseSafe rein length over and between fencesCorrecting chips, long spots, and driftLesson 7Session 1: Assessment, flatwork warm-up, straightness and rhythm checks, 60–75 mins, safety briefingsThis first session measures rider seat, signals, and horse movement. It stresses safe arena rules, flatwork warm-up plans, and basic straightness and rhythm tests to direct future steps.
Rider history and goal-setting interviewSafety briefing and arena traffic rulesTack fit, girth, and stirrup length checkWalk–trot rhythm and straightness linesIntro canter circles and basic transitionsBaseline notes for progression trackingLesson 8Session 3: Jump position fundamentals, grid introduction, small fences, 60–75 mins, groundcrew and footing checksThis session sets firm jump seat and brings in grids with small fences. Focus is on balance, release time, and safe arena setup, including groundcrew duties and footing looks.
Review of two-point and light seatApproach, takeoff, and landing positionsIntro crossrail and small vertical gridsUsing placing poles for consistencyGroundcrew communication and signalsFooting checks and safe landing zonesLesson 9Session 10: Assessment and individualized progression plans, fitness and conditioning review, 75–90 mins, post-session cooling and vet checksThis last session rechecks rider and horse, looking at fitness, build-up, and gains. Riders get personal growth plans and practise good cool-down, after-ride checks, and vet signs.
Comparing initial and final performanceReviewing horse fitness and conditioningDesigning individualized training plansGoal-setting for next training cycleCool-down, stretching, and hydrationRecognizing issues needing veterinary inputLesson 10Session 6: Gymnastic exercises for scope and technique, bounce and bounce-to-vertical, 60–75 mins, progressive fence heightsThis session uses gym lines, like bounces and bounce-to-verticals, to boost scope and skill. Riders learn to raise heights step by step while keeping rhythm, straightness, and horse trust.
Purpose and design of gymnastic linesRiding bounce grids for quick footworkBounce-to-vertical for bascule and powerMaintaining straightness without over-ridingProgressive fence height planningMonitoring horse confidence in grids
