Riders will be required to demonstrate: • The action of the rein and the effect that the rein should have • Dropping and regaining stirrups at canter • Bend and rhythm in circles 15m (trot) - 20m (canter). • Half – turn on the forehand • The correct shape in serpentines, e. circles connected by 2 or 3 steps of straightness. • Accurate lead changes through trot. • Accurate and smooth transitions. • Non-progressive transitions (walk to canter/halt to trot). Lunging – This is an introduction to lunging only. The candidates must demonstrate the safe handling of the lunge line and whip, and show a change of direction. Horse should be equipped with saddle and bridle, protective boots and/or bandages. A halter used over the bridle is acceptable. Candidates can share a lunge horse if needed. Use of body language, control and confidence will be evaluated.

Riders will be required to: • Trot, with stirrups, into a cross rail, 18’ (5.5m) to vertical then 21’(6.4m) to 2’(61cm) - 2’3”(70cm) oxer, demonstrating a short, medium and long crest release while maintaining • Trot a single X-Rail without stirrups maintaining position and demonstrating confidence and • Know that their pace on approach will affect the inside distance in the line and be able to tell the evaluator if they were long or tight (deep) to the second fence in the line. • Demonstrate control, presentation and confidence.