When riding a pony or horse you must wear a helmet that fits you and is not damaged
What you need to do
- Dress safely for riding and know why you must wear a hard hat and suitable footwear
- Show how to
- approach a pony or horse correctly, using aids if necessary
- catch a pony or horse and put on a headcollar/halter
- lead a pony or horse in hand
- Mount and dismount correctly
- Ride a quiet pony or horse in an enclosed area without a leading rein
- Halt, walk, turn and trot safely
- With an adult you know, ride along and across a road
- Know the basic needs of a grass-kept pony or horse in summer and winter, such as feeding, watering and grooming
- Identify the simple points of a pony or horse
- Identify some parts of a saddle and bridle
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