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2006 Lungeing Test
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STANDARDS OF EFFICIENCY TEST SHEET 2006

OBJECTIVE

  • To be able to work the horse for exercise on the lunge

REQUIREMENTS

  • Enclosed Lunge Area: Lunge Horse and Equipment Candidates may Lunge their own horse or one provided by the test organiser
  • Lunge Area: Check for safety, enclosed clear space with non - slip surface
  • Equipment: Check the required equipment to include lunge rein and whip, hat, gloves and safe footwear.
  • Fit Saddle: With breastplate, girth and stirrups correctly secured
  • Fit Lunge Cavesson: Check size, fit straps under bridle tight enough to prevent slipping but without pressure on the soft part of the nose or cheekbones
  • Fit Bridle: Remove noseband and secure reins in throat lash
  • Fit Side Reins: Correct height and length clipped back to D Rings while horse is warmed up
  • Fit Boots: Brushing and overreach boots
  • Lunge a well behaved Horse or Pony:
    • Handling equipment correctly and effectively
    • Use clear commands, appropriate exercises and side reins
    • The horse should be lunged for a sufficient length of time to show active exercise on an appropriate size circle to include changes of rein.
    • Cooling Off:
      • Side reins undone, allow horse to stretch at end of work
      • Untack, wash or brush off and put tack away correctly

READ

  • The following Pony Club publications:
    • Breeding, backing and Bringing on Young Horses and Ponies
    • The USPC Guide to Longeing and Ground Training

 

Recommended Age 16/18 Years

Felt Colour - Light Blue

 



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