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RAYNHAM STABLES RIDER LEVEL PROGRAM
- RAYNHAM RIDER SKILLS BOOKLET or One Page Skills Checklist - for easier printing :)
- - Has attempted/been introduced to this skill
- - Can perform this skill with some consistency, with the coach's assistance
- - Can perform this skill regularly without assistance
EQUINE CANADA RIDER LEVELS
We run Equine Canada Rider Level exams once or twice a year, depending on interest. If you are interested, please send us an email and we will add you to the list for the next testing date. Riders should speak with their coach about which level they are ready to test for.
Educational Videos with Raynham Staff & Schoolies!
Educational Videos with Raynham Staff & Schoolies!
- How to Remove a Blanket - https://youtu.be/B_qJSnjR-Mc
- How to Put on a Blanket - https://youtu.be/TjXvmJnblqA
- How to Do Up Buckles - https://youtu.be/9MDg_tdel6s
- How to Pick Hooves - https://youtu.be/9ONxrJ1CDdg
- How to Groom - https://youtu.be/0dj8n2F2bFw
- How to Put on a Saddle - https://youtu.be/EoSIOuZo0Yc
- How to Put on a Cashel Pad - https://youtu.be/q_Y_5xxeuTk
- How to Put on a Bridle - https://youtu.be/IV68aJC0oAE
- What is a Cavesson Noseband? - https://youtu.be/gZnFM9Eba_c
- Basic Three Point Position - https://youtu.be/jW1fAw1R1wM
- Learning the Gaits - Walk - https://youtu.be/g99pHIzAG-8
- Learning the Gaits - Trot - https://youtu.be/Sq8p09UGd8U
- Learning the Gaits - Canter - https://youtu.be/5VuBkx8e3MQ
- How to Put on Open Front Boots (Fronts)- https://youtu.be/UBqWoy31GZ8?si=CMPQEQHCpx-NEhbx
- How to Put on Open Front Boots (Hinds) - https://youtu.be/5WMhaVfUcuU?si=UPIzXDQsMUkikOws
- Measuring Your Stride Length - https://youtu.be/AeN8gGf95Io?si=tp_AuRacg1EHQDEj
- How to Walk a Related Distance - https://youtu.be/ArM_eTFz78I?si=WSqGMpo-MaLrHsAt
- How to Lunge Part 1 - https://youtu.be/LVCQAspLDIM?si=B48wi6uAq4Ylxa_Y
- How to Lunge Part 2 - https://youtu.be/IF-cYGpMdbw?si=PE_a014oQXtywtpt
- How to do Standing Wraps - Coming Soon!
Helpful Diagrams
Parts of the Horse
Parts of the Horse
Coat Colours
Horse Markings
Parts of the Tack
Lockdown Virtual Lesson
Here is a .pdf of the slides for one of our virtual lessons from during the Covid lockdown. It includes info on:
- Types of Leg Protection (brush boots, open fronts, bell boots, shipping boots)
- How to Put on Open Fronts (see video links, above!)
- Intro to Jumping
- Two point position, position. over a jump, the 4 phases of a horses jump
- What is a related distance (see video links above)
- How to Lunge
- Why do We Lunge
- Lunging Equipment
- Video Demo (see video links above!)
- How to Apply Stable Bandages (video coming soon!)