Lesson 1Session 5: Course-building basics, rhythm through lines, canter balance, 60–75 mins, jump inspection proceduresThis session starts with course-building basics and riding rhythm on lines. Riders work on canter balance, path choices, and jump checks to ready for tougher course tasks in local settings.
Reading field space and safe course flowSetting easy lines and single jumpsBuilding and holding canter rhythmBalancing in turns 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 checking tack and girth safety before and during the work.
Forward drive vs rushing: main differencesTrot-canter and canter-trot shiftsStretching and shortening canter stepsUsing 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 combo fences and bending lines, adding rollback turns while watching horse tiredness. Riders improve path planning, balance, and recovery between linked jumps.
Warm-up for flexibility before combosRiding one- and two-stride combinationsPlanning and riding bending lines to fencesRollback turns keeping balanceSpotting and handling horse fatigueAdjusting work 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, stressing basic flatwork, rhythm, and straightness. It brings in safety hopes, warm-up setup, and easy tasks to measure current jumping readiness.
Before-session talk and course walk reviewCopying show warm-up ring movementSimulated entry gate and start stepsRiding full courses in show conditionsArena manners and passing rulesAfter-round comments and self-checkLesson 5Session 7: Speed control, approach management, turning at jumps, 60–75 mins, emergency stop and fall protocolThis session hones speed control, approaches, and turns at jumps. Riders practise true lines, safe turning, and emergency stop and fall steps to handle risks while keeping good riding.
Finding and holding show-right paceApproach lines and takeoff spot planningTurning before and after fences safelyUsing half-halts without losing driveEmergency stop and one-rein stop practiceFall 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 targets related distances and lines, practising one- and two-stride jumps. Riders hone release, rein length, and control, learning to keep rhythm and safety on linked jumping lines.
Measuring and walking related distancesHolding rhythm on easy linesOne-stride and two-stride line tasksPicking 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 field conduct, flatwork warm-up setup, and basic straightness and rhythm checks to guide future steps.
Rider background and goal talkSafety talk and field traffic rulesTack fit, girth, and stirrup length checkWalk-trot rhythm and straight linesIntro canter circles and basic shiftsBaseline notes for progress followingLesson 8Session 3: Jump position fundamentals, grid introduction, small fences, 60–75 mins, groundcrew and footing checksThis session sets firm jump position and starts grids with small fences. Focus is on balance, release timing, and safe field setup, including groundcrew duties and ground checks.
Review of two-point and light seatApproach, takeoff, and landing positionsIntro crossrail and small vertical gridsUsing placing poles for steadinessGroundcrew talk and signalsGround 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 practise good cool-down, after-ride checks, and vet need signs.
Comparing start and end performanceReviewing horse fitness and conditioningMaking personal training plansGoal-setting for next training roundCool-down, stretching, and water breaksSpotting 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 boost scope and technique. Riders learn to raise heights steadily while keeping rhythm, straightness, and horse trust.
Aim and setup of gymnastic linesRiding bounce grids for quick stepsBounce-to-vertical for bascule and powerHolding straightness without over-ridingSteady fence height planningWatching horse trust in grids
