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Lungeing Test

Minimum Age: 16

Standards of Efficiency Test Sheet 2012

General

Before taking the Lungeing Test, Candidates must have passed the B Test or B Standard Horse & Pony Care.

It is necessary to pass the Lungeing Test before attempting the AH Test.

This Test is examined by an AH Examiner.

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.
  • Horse will have been previously groomed in preparation for work.
  • 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: Adjust side reins to the correct height and length so as not to inhibit the horse and clip back to D Rings whilst the horse is warmed up.
  • Fit Boots: Brushing and overreach boots.

Lunge a well behaved Horse or Pony:

  • Handling equipment safely, correctly and effectively.
  • Use clear commands, stand in a safe position.
  • Use an appropriate size circle and include changes of rein.
  • Work for a suitable rhythm using appropriate exercises.
  • Show sensible use of side reins.
  • The horse should be lunged for a sufficient length of time to show active exercise which will maintain health.

Cooling Off:

  • Side reins undone, allow horse to stretch at end of work.
  • Be able to discuss quality of work shown, recognising the correct or incorrect way of going, including rhythm and suppleness of the horse.

Read

Breeding, Backing and Bringing on Young Horses and Ponies

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  • DVDs: Stable Management Series (Handling and Leading, Health and Condition)

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