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Lungeing Test Syllabus

THE PONY CLUB

STANDARDS OF EFFICIENCY TEST SHEET 2006

The Test may be taken after B Test or B Horse and Pony Care

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

To be examined by an A/H 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.

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

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