Level 5 Test

Suggested minimum age: 13

To become an educated and practical rider
To ride over fences at all paces
To gain practical experience and knowledge of the care of a stabled pony / horse
To be capable of riding a well-mannered pony or horse in all activities
To ride intelligently and with due regard for others and with a knowledge of pace, distance and discipline when riding alone and in groups

Working towards a supple, balanced position on the flat and over fences
Comment on the suppleness of your own horse
Discuss horses’ response to the aids and any loss of balance
Apply aids correctly for increase and decrease of pace, turns and circles
Turns on the forehand from the halt
Stand still, salute
Free walk on a long rein or with a loose rein
Change of leg at canter through trot and talk about balance of the horse
Know the aids for and show leg yielding at walk
Ride with reins in one hand
Ride up and down steep hills and banks
Jump a variety of fences show jumping and cross country
Jump up and down hill
Identify which fence was jumped the best and why
Jump doubles
Understand the reasons for the equipment the horse or pony is wearing
Discuss the advantages of a correct position
Name the scales of training
Discuss whether the horse or pony is working forwards in a suitable rhythm and tempo
Understand the meaning of suppleness in a horse or pony
Know the sequence of legs at all paces