Level 2, Training on the ground |
Developing communication through movement |
Element |
Content |
| Equine Behaviour | Precosity, reaction times, learning and memory. Stress behaviours, social heirarchy and motivation |
| How training works (Foundation learning theory) |
Conditioning, behavioural shaping. Sensitising and desensitising. Cues and reinforcement. Pressure and release |
| Communication | Intention, focus and body language. Types and scales of pressure |
| Practical applications | Leading |
| Controlling movement (speed and direction) |
Circles, simple transitions, laterals change of direction |
| Balance and biomechanics | Natural weight distribution. Gait and movement |
| Connection between ground and ridden | Intention and focus, posture, rein and leg signals |
Level 2, Training in the saddle |
Developing communication through movement |
Element |
Content |
| Building confidence | Acceptance of tack and mounting. Reading body language |
| Controlling movement | Rein isolations. Control of hindquarter for safety. Control of forequarter for direction |
| Maintaining control in an emergency | |
| Developing communication | Exercises to develop communication through focus, seat, leg and rein. Pressure and release for lightness. Relaxation and confidence under saddle, forwards and backwards |
| Balance and biomechanics | Developing and independant seat. Self carriage |
