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Level 2 Syllabus - Home Study Practical

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