Stage 3 Ride Jump Syllabus | The British Horse Society

Stage 3 Ride Jump

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 to maintain a horse’s training for jumping	1.1 Explain how to introduce a horse to jumping	Introduction to jumping to include; The development of all three paces Working over poles in trot and canter Using placing and ground poles Distances How to work over the first fence Introducing a second fence Moving beyond two fences	Discussion
	1.2 Explain how to progress a horse’s jumping	Progression of jumping to include; The use of poles Progressive use of grid work Gymnastic jumping Working over fences at related distances Using cross country jumps	Discussion
2. Be able to ride a horse over show jumps	2.1 Assess the show jump course	Assessment to include; Walk the show jump course Course plan and sequence of fences The lines and distances between fences The strategy for riding a show jump course Identify any potential challenges	Discussion
	2.2 Prepare the horse for jumping	Preparation to include; Logical plan of work Walk, trot and canter on both reins Lengthening and shortening of stride and control of direction Riding forward in a balanced, light seat Establishing rhythm and balance in the canter Awareness of others	Observation
	2.3 Warm up over fences in preparation for jumping a course	Warm up to include; Cross pole Upright Spread	Observation
	2.4 Ride a horse over a course of jumps	To include; Up to eight fences ranging in height from 85cm to 1m, a minimum of two fences to be 1m A double, related distance, two changes of direction and a minimum of three spread fences	Observation
	2.5 Ride with an independent balanced position	Independent balanced position to include; Independence from the rein aids Balanced alignment in a jumping position with a secure lower leg Core strength in upper body maintained between, approaching, over and riding away from fences The ability to ride forward from the leg aid to the contact without a compromise of position Ride in harmony with the horse using sympathetic aids	Observation
	2.6 Ride safely	Riding safely to include; Use sympathetic aids riding walk, trot, canter Awareness of other users of the school Show respect and consideration for the horse and other riders	Observation
	2.7 Evaluate the show jump round	Evaluation to include; Pace of the horse Lines and corners Manner of jumping Control of the horse Problems/issues with the horse’s way of going Own performance	Discussion
3. Be able to ride a horse over a cross country course	3.1 Assess the cross country course	Assessment to include; Walk the cross country course Follow the course plan and sequence of fences Lines between fences Strategy for riding the cross country course to include pace of horse Terrain and weather conditions	Discussion
	3.2 Prepare the horse to jump a cross country course	Preparation to include; Working to a logical plan Canter on both reins Moving the horse forward, increasing the pace and slowing down Working over practice fences Establishing rhythm and balance in the canter	Observation
	3.3 Ride a horse over a cross country course	To include; Minimum of eight jumping efforts up to 91cm which may include: bank, rail, brush, spread, ditch and a combination of at least two related fences	Observation
	3.4 Ride with an independent balanced position	Independent balanced position to include; Independence of the rein aids Balanced alignment in a jumping position with a secure lower leg Core strength in upper body maintained between, approaching, over and riding away from fences The ability to ride forward from the leg aid to the contact without a compromise of position Ride in harmony with the horse using sympathetic aids	Observation
	3.5 Ride safely	Riding safely to include; Use sympathetic aids riding walk, trot, canter Awareness of other users of the school Show respect and consideration for the horse and other riders	Observation
	3.6 Evaluate the cross country round	Evaluation may include; The pace Lines and turns Manner of jumping Control of the horse Problems/issues with the horse’s way of going Ground surface Rider effectiveness	Discussion