Stage 3 Lunge Syllabus

Stage 3 Lunge

Learning Outcome Assessment

Learning Outcome	Assessment Criteria	Guidance on the content to be learnt during training and sampled during assessment	Assessment Method
1. Understand how lungeing contributes to a horse’s training	1.1 Explain the value of lungeing as a training method	Value may include: Introduction to ridden work Visual assessment of horse’s movement Schooling progression Variety of work Maintaining a horse’s fitness	Discussion
	1.2 Explain the impact of lungeing techniques	Lungeing techniques may include: Positioning of handler Adapting to surface and space available Use of different equipment Position of whip	Discussion
	1.3 Explain how to progress a horse’s training using lungeing	May include: Ground poles Transitions through paces Circle size Lengthening and shortening the horse’s stride	Discussion
2. Be able to lunge a horse	2.1 Lunge a horse to maintain its level of training	Lunge to include: Appropriate personal protective equipment for handler Ensure horse welfare at all times Check equipment for safety and fit Put the horse out on an appropriately sized circle Send the horse forward without side reins Work the horse with side reins Assess the horse in all three paces Work the horse in all three paces (cantering if appropriate) Adjust equipment to improve the horse’s performance Work the horse through changes of pace and stride length Progress the horse’s responsiveness to aids Use of transitions Adjust circle size	Observation
	2.2 Maintain safe control of the horse	Control to include: Position of the handler Horse position and balance Technique of the handler Use of commands and aids Length of time lungeing Use of equipment Length of lunge line Adjustment of side reins Awareness of surroundings Body language	Observation
	2.3 Evaluate the effectiveness of the lungeing session	Effectiveness in relation to: All three paces Responsiveness to aids Horse’s performance Own performance	Discussion