Candidates for Rider 9 have realized that their skill progression has been achieved by doing, and now have developed their ability to assimilate information by exposure to various training opportunities. They can now apply it to their own practical application in the riding, training and care of their horses. They are now in the LTED phase of Learning to Compete, Train the Competitor, and Learn To Win. The Rider 9 is a person who is a confident, stylish effective rider with sound training principles both on the flat, over fences and working with a horse from the ground. They should maintain a balanced, correct and supple seat at all gaits and over fences. Candidates should demonstrate a feel for their horses, an appreciation of any weaknesses. The Rider 9 is beginning to school horses and will be able to identify and ride a training program according to the horse’s needs. An awareness of horse behavior now comes to the forefront and the rider is capable of using the training pyramid to best develop the horses mental, muscular and gymnastic abilities. The emphasis is on improving a horse’s style i.e. rhythm, straightness and technique. Note: Rider 9 candidates are to present themselves with a horse that is schooled to meet all requirements of the level. Evaluators should note that not all horses are perfect; a candidate should not fail if a quality is not present i.e. lead swap, but the candidate should be well able to identify and demonstrate schooling plans for a weakness in performance. In the jumping module, candidates will ride a predetermined Medal style course set at 3’3- 3’6”(1.0-1.10M). For the dressage module, the test will be a Third Level. Candidates taking the eventing module will be expected to ride at the Training level.