Novice Walk/Trot

Revised 1/2012

Rider ______Club ______Score ______

Novice Walk/Trot Pattern

1. Lead horse from cone A to cone B

1. Mount and settle

1. Walk from cone B to cones C/D

1. Between C and D circle right at the trot/jog

1. At center, circle left at the trot/jog

1. At center, walk and continue to cone E

1. Halt and settle for 10 seconds

1. Back 4 steps

1. Settle and dismount

Instructions

1. Horse should be led as in a showmanship class, with the rider walking between the horses head and shoulder.
2. Before mounting rider should perform a safety check of the saddle and bridle to assure girth is tight, stirrups secure, and bit on correctly.
3. Rider may use a mounting block to step quietly onto the horse. Points should be deducted for a rider who settles heavily onto the horses back. The dismount should be a step down, not a leap away that could startle the horse.
4. All circles should be round and the same size.
5. The rider should maintain a classic equitation position with head, shoulder, hip and heel in a vertical line perpendicular to the ground. Aids should be given softly, primarily through the seat and leg.

Skills tested: leading, mounting, walk, trot, back, communication between horse and rider

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Novice Walk Trot Pattern

Halt

E

☺ Dismount and lead off

C D

Key

Walk

Mount B Trot

Back

Lead horse A

Rider ______Club ______Score ______

Novice IntermediatePattern

1. Lead horse from cones A to B.

1. Mount and settle

1. Walk from cone B to cones C/D

1. At center, circle right at a trot/jog.

1. At center, circle right at acanter/lope.

1. At center, circle left at a trot/jog.

1. At center, circle left at a canter/lope.

1. At center trot/jog straight to cone E.

1. Halt at E and settle for 10 seconds

1. Back 4 steps

1. Settle, dismount

1. Riders position and use of the aids

Instructions

• Horse should be led asin a showmanship class, with the rider between the horses head and shoulder.
• Before mounting rider should perform a safety check of the saddle and bridle to assure girth is tight, stirrups secure, and bit on correctly.
• Rider may use a mounting block to step quietly onto the horse. Points should be deducted for a rider who plop heavily onto the horses back. The dismount should be a step down, not a leap away that may startle the horse.
• All circles should be round. Trot circles should be the same size, as should canter circles. Direction changes should include 3-5 straight steps between the circles. Riders should not be penalized for developing canter 1st quarter of circle.
• The rider should maintain a classic equitation position with head, shoulder, hip and heel in a vertical line perpendicular to the ground. Aids should be given softly, primarily through the seat and leg.

Skills tested

Previous: leading, mounting, walk, trot, back, communication between horse and rider

New: canter with correct leads

Rater’s signature ______Date ______

Novice Intermediate Pattern

Halt

E

☺ Dismount and lead off

C D

Key

Walk

Mount B Trot

Canter

Back

Lead horse A

Rider ______Club ______Score ______

Novice Advance Pattern

1. Lead horse from cone A to B, mount and settle

1. Walk from cone B to cones C/D

1. At center circle right at trot/jog.

1. At center circle left at canter/lope.

1. At center circle left at trot/jog.

1. At center circle right at canter/lope.

1. At center trot/jog straight ahead to cone E.

1. At E halt and settle 10 seconds

1. Perform a 90° turn right on haunches (western) or forehand (English).

1. Back 4 steps

1. Settle and dismount. Lead off.

1. Riders position and use of the aids

Instructions

• Horse should be led as in a showmanship class, with the rider walking between the horses head and shoulder.
• Before mounting rider should perform a safety check of the saddle and bridle to assure girth is tight, stirrups secure, and bit on correctly.
• Rider may use a mounting block to step quietly onto the horse. Points should be deducted for a rider who plops heavily onto the horses back. The dismount should be a step down, not a leap away that may startle the horse.
• All circles should be round. Trot circles should be the same size, as should canter circles.
• Direction changes should include 3-5 straight steps between the circles.
• Riders should not be penalized for developing canter 1st quarter of circle.
• Turns on haunches or forehand should have a planted pivot foot and be done softly and smoothly.
• The rider should maintain a classic equitation position with head, shoulder, hip and heel in a vertical line perpendicular to the ground. Aids should be given softly, primarily through the seat and leg.

Skills tested

Previous: leading, mounting, walk, trot, backing, canter with correct leads,

New: communication between horse and rider improving, better steering skills including

direction changes at a trot and canter, 90° turn on forehand or haunches

Rater’s signature ______Date ______

Novice Advanced Pattern

Halt

Dismount and lead off ☺ E

C D

Key

Walk

Mount B Trot

Canter

Back

Lead horse A

Rider ______Club ______Score ______

Junior Intermediate Pattern

1. Lead from cone A to B. Mount and settle.

1. Lengthen walk to cone C.

1. At Ccircle right at jog/trot.

1. At C circle left at jog/trot.

1. At C circle right at canter/lope.

1. At center simple lead change.

1. Circle left at a canter/lope.

1. At C straight ahead to D. Halt and settle 10 seconds.

1. At D 180° turn on the haunches (western) or forehand (English).

1. Walk to C on a free rein.

1. At C, halt and back 4 steps.

1. Settle and dismount.

1. Ground tie and take 3 steps away from your horse. Return and lead horse out.

1. Rider’s position and use of the aids.

Instructions

• Horse should be led as in a showmanship class, with the rider walking between the horses head and shoulder.
• Before mounting rider should perform a safety check of the saddle and bridle to assure girth is tight, stirrups secure, and bit on correctly.
• Rider may use a mounting block to step quietly onto the horse. Points should be deducted for a rider who plop heavily onto the horses back. The dismount should be a step down, not a leap away that may startle the horse.
• All circles should be round.Trot circles should be the same size, as should canter circles.
• Direction changes should include 3-5 straight steps between the circles.
• Lead changes should be performed during the straight steps.
• Turns on haunches or forehand should have a planted pivot foot and be done softly and smoothly.
• The rider should maintain a classic equitation position with head, shoulder, hip and heel in a vertical line perpendicular to the ground. Aids should be given softly, primarily through the seat and leg.

Skills tested

Previous: leading, mounting, walk, trot, backing, canter with correct leads, direction changes,

90° turn on forehand or haunches, quiet communication between horse and rider

New: lengthen stride at walk (not a faster walk, take bigger steps), simple lead changes on

a figure eight,180° turn on haunches or forehand, ground tie

Rater’s signature ______Date ______

Junior Intermediate Pattern

Halt

D

۞

C

Key

Walk

Mount B Trot

Canter

Back

Lead horse A Lengthen Walk

Ground Tie ۞

Rider ______Club ______Score ______

Junior Advance Pattern

1. Begin pattern mounted. Walk from cone A to B.

1. Lengthen walk from B to C.

1. At C, circle right at a trot/jog. Trot/jog a figure 8.

1. At C canter/lope a figure 8 with a simple change at C.

1. Score for simple lead change

1. At C halt and settle.

1. Do a 360° turn on haunches (Western) or forehand (English).

1. Back 4 steps, settle.

1. Canter/lope right lead to cone D, track right.

1. Canter/lope a serpentine of 3 loops, right, left, right with simple lead changes on straight-aways.

1. At A halt.

1. Sidepass to B then back to A.

1. Dismount. Ground tie and walk around your horse. Remount and walk out on a loose rein.

1. Rider’s position and use of the aids.

Instructions

• Before mounting rider should perform a safety check of the saddle and bridle to assure girth is tight, stirrups secure, and bit on correctly.
• Rider may use a mounting block to step quietly onto the horse.
• Serpentines should be ridden as ½ circles and then a straight path to next half circle, etc
• All circles should be round. Trot circles the same size and canter circles larger and the same size.
• Direction changes should include 3-5 straight steps between the circles.
• A “lengthened” stride is a larger step but does not go faster, tempo remains the same
• Turns on haunches or forehand should have a planted pivot foot and be done softly and smoothly.
• The rider should maintain a classic equitation position with head, shoulder, hip and heel in a vertical line perpendicular to the ground. Aids should be given softly, primarily through the seat and leg.

Skills tested

Previous: leading, mounting, back, walk, lengthen walk, trot, canter with simple lead changes

on a circle, 90° & 180° turn on forehand or haunches, ground tie

New: simple lead changes ona straight path, canter departure from halt, sidepass,

360° turn on haunches or forehand, quiet communication between horse and rider

Rater’s signature ______Date ______

Junior Advanced Pattern

D

C

B

۞

Start A

Key

Walk

Trot

Canter

Back

Lengthen Walk

Ground Tie ۞

Rider ______Club ______Score ______

Senior Intermediate Pattern

1. Walk from cone A to B.

1. Lengthen walk from B to C.

1. At C, circle right at trot/jog. Trot/jog a figure 8.

1. At C canter/lope a figure 8 with a flying change at C.

1. Score flying change at C here

1. Straight ahead to D. At D halt and settle.

1. Do a 450° turn (1¼ turn) on haunches (Western) or forehand (English).

1. Back 4 steps, settle.

1. Canter/lope a serpentine of 3 loops, right, left, right with simple lead changes on straight-aways.

1. At A halt. Sidepass to B then back to A.

1. Trot/jog straight ahead. Lengthen trot/jog E to F. Before F, working trot/jog.

1. At D canter/lope left lead.

1. Lengthen canter G to H. Before H, working canter. At H trot/jog.

1. At A halt and dismount.

1. Ground tie and walk around your horse. Remount and walk out on a loose rein.

1. Rider’s position and use of the aids.

Instructions

• Horse should maintain an even tempo during all lead changes, neither speeding up nor slowing down.
• Flying changes should be scored as follows: 10 pts for a clean change front and back, if horse loses tempo deduct 1 pt, if lead change is only in front or only in back deduct 2 pts, if change involves trot steps deduct 2 points per trot step
• All circles should be round. Trot circles the same size and canter circles larger and the same size. Loops in serpentine should be even with a straight path between the ½ circles.
• During the side pass the horse’s head, neck, and body should remain straight with legs crossing over to go sideways.
• A “lengthened” stride is a larger step but does not go faster, tempo remains the same
• The rider should maintain a classic equitation position with head, shoulder, hip and heel in a vertical line perpendicular to the ground. Aids should be given softly, primarily through the seat and leg.

Skills tested

Previous: leading, mounting, back, walk, lengthen walk, trot, canter with simple/ flying lead

changes on a circle, simple lead changes on a straight path,canter departure from a halt,

90°, 180° and 360° turn on forehand or haunches, ground tie, side pass both ways

New: Flying lead changes on a figure 8, lengthen stride at trot and canter, 450° turn on

forehand or haunches, quiet communication between horse and rider

Rater’s signature ______Date ______

Senior Intermediate Pattern

D

G F

C

E

H

B

۞

A

Start / End

Key

Walk

Trot

Canter

Back

Lengthen Walk

Lengthen Trot

Lengthen Canter

Ground Tie ۞

Rider ______Club ______Score ______

Senior Advanced Pattern

1. Collected walk from cone A to B.

1. Lengthen walk from B to C.

1. At C, circle right at a trot/jog

1. At C circle left collected trot/jog

1. At C circle right at canter/lope

1. At C flying change of lead

1. At C circle left at collected canter/lope

1. Straight ahead to D. At D halt and settle.

1. Do a 450° turn (1 ¼ turn) on haunches (Western) or forehand (English).

1. Back 4 steps, settle.

1. Canter/lope a serpentine of 3 loops, right, left, right with flying lead changes on straight-aways.

1. At A halt. Sidepass to B then back to A.

1. Trot/jog straight ahead. Lengthen trot/jog E to F. Before F, working trot/jog.

1. At D canter/lope left lead.

1. Lengthen canter G to H. Before H, working canter.

1. At A halt and dismount.

1. Ground tie and walk around your horse. Remount and walk out on a loose rein.

1. Rider’s position and use of the aids.

Instructions

• Horse should maintain an even tempo during all lead changes, neither speeding up nor slowing down.
• Flying changes should be scored as follows: 10 pts for a clean change front and back, if horse loses tempo deduct 1 pt, if lead change is only in front or only in back deduct 2 pts, if change involves trot steps deduct 2 points per trot step
• All circles should be round. Trot circles the same size and canter circles larger and the same size. Loops in serpentine should be even with a straight path between the ½ circle ends..
• During side pass the horse’s head, neck and body should remain straight, with legs crossing over.
• A “lengthened” stride is a larger step but does not go faster, tempo remains the same
• The rider should maintain a classic equitation position with head, shoulder, hip and heel in a vertical line perpendicular to the ground. Aids should be given softly, primarily through the seat and leg.

Skills tested

Previous: leading, mounting, back, walk, trot, canter, lengthen walk, trot, and canter, flying and simple lead changes,

90°, 180°, 360° and 450° turns on forehand or haunches, ground tie, side pass both ways

New: Collected walk, trot, and canter, flying lead changes on straight-aways, ease of transitions, quiet communication

between horse and rider

Rater’s signature ______Date ______

Senior Advanced Pattern

D

G F

C

E

H

B

۞

A

Start / End

Key

Walk

Trot

Canter

Back

Lengthen Walk

Lengthen Trot

Lengthen Canter

Ground Tie ۞

Rider ______Club ______Score ______

Horsemaster Level Pattern

1. A to D walk

1. At D leg yield right to rail at walk

1. At B ½ circle left at a trot/jog

1. At X circle right at a collected trot/jog

1. At X circle left at canter/lope. At X no change of lead

1. At X circle right in counter canter/lope

1. At X straight ahead to A, at A turn left

1. F to H, lengthen stride in canter/lope, before H canter/lope

1. H to C continue canter/lope in countercanter

1. At C halt and settle 10 seconds

1. Trot/jog C to M

1. From M to quarter line leg yield right at a trot/jog

1. From quarter line to F leg yield left at a trot/jog

1. From F to A walk

1. At A trot/jog to K

1. K to M lengthen trot/jog. At M trot/jog

1. At C canter left lead to H

1. From H to F canter showing a flying change of lead

1. F to A canter, A to K walk

1. At K halt, back 4 steps

1. Exit arena at a free walk on a loose rein

1. Rider position and use of aids

Instructions

• Horse should maintain an even tempo during all lead changes and canter work
• Flying changes should be scored as follows: 10 pts for a clean change front and back, if horse loses tempo deduct 1 pt, if lead change is only in front or only in back deduct 2 pts, if change involves trot steps deduct 2 points per trot step.
• A “lengthened” stride is a larger step but does not go faster, tempo remains the same.
• A “collected” stride is a shorter step but does not go slower, tempo remains the same.
• During leg yield the horse’s body should remain straight with the legs crossing over to move the horse sideways
• The rider should maintain a classic equitation position with head, shoulder, hip and heel in a vertical line perpendicular to the ground. Aids should be given softly, primarily through the seat and leg.

Skills tested

Previous: leading, mounting, back, walk, trot, canter in working, collected, and lengthened frame, flying and simple lead

changes,90°, 180°, 360° and 450° turns on forehand or haunches, ground tie, side pass both ways

New: leg yields, counter-canter

Rater’s signature ______Date ______

Horsemaster Level Pattern

C

H M