Turnout for stable management should be neat and workmanlike. Paddock boots, work boots, or riding boots and neat sweat pants or slush pants over breeches are acceptable. Loose, baggy jeans or shirts are not acceptable. Hair should be tied back. Ball caps that cover the eyes are discouraged. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate: • The proper fit of equipment e. running martingales. • The procedure for pulling a mane. • Stall care and horse handling. • Knowledge of bits, their effect and uses • The fitting of boots.

• The candidate’s horse must be braided for this and all successive levels, as applicable to the Braids should be neat and uniform. Riders will be required to demonstrate: • Consistent bend, and pace (15m and 20m circles at canter). Care should be taken to avoid a marked increase in the speed of the horse after riding the circle and returning to the straight line • Correct position with and without stirrups at all paces • Simple changes through walk • Correct shape and definite changes of bend in the The horse should be working forward and the rider should be able to recognize if some impulsion has been lost and be able to discuss this with the evaluator if required. • Smoothness and accuracy in the execution of the transitions • 1/4 turns on the haunches and ensure that they know there should be a “pivot” They should know the application of aids and recognize the more common errors of executing the movement. • An understanding of the difference between bend and flexion.

Riders will be required to: • Build and set the stride of a gymnastic line • Trot to a cross rail, 18’(5.5m) to a 2’3 (70cm) - 2’6”(80cm) oxer and 21’ (6.4m) to a 2’3”(70cm) - 2’6”(80cm) Distances may be adjusted to suit the length of the stride of the horses in the test. It is not mandatory that candidates bring animals with full 12’(3.6m) strides to the exam. • Demonstrate correct position, control of the approach and recovery • Trot a cross rail, 18’ (5.5m) to a 2’(60cm) - 2’3”(70cm) vertical without stirrups. Demonstrating stability of position and effectiveness. A mane release may be used. • Jump a course of 2’6 (80cm) jumps. The course should be ridden at canter including canter approach to the first fence. Rider should be able to recognize leads soon enough to be able to change the lead through trot in the recovery phase and not have it run over into the approach phase for the next fence. • Hold a contact to the fence, release over the fence and regain contact after landing. • Be aware of the importance of the shape of the turn and the balance of the horse in the turns