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An Introduction to Arena Eventing (training and CPD day)

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The aims of the course are;

  • To consider the types of jumps that maybe used within a schooling area
  • To consider the use of different fences for varying levels of horses and riders
  • To discuss coaching sessions for riders and horses
  • To develop an understanding of assessing riders and horses using cross country type obstacles
  • To explore the use of cross country type fences within a schooling area for a variety of riders and horses

Programme (subject to change)

Registration and coffee from 9.30am

10am             Introduction

10.15am         Arena cross country fences

- Setting out and use of simulated X-country fences within a schooling area. This should include; corners, skinnies, combination fences and related distances. The use of equipment such as – blocks and plastic wings but also include purpose built indoor cross country fences. The objective being to create simulated routes and cross country environment but also to create fences that look like cross country jumps

                        - Course walk and discussion

Setting out fences that could be jumped in a course order and also be used for schooling. Discussion of lines to fences speeds and approaches

11.30am         Coaching Skills

Assessing horse and riders, consideration of how cross country type lessons will be structured. Working with single fences, developing to related fences, dealing with riders who show less confidence or are worried, terminology, approach to sessions and attitude, using the right language

12.15pm          Lunch (not provided - please bring your own or make use of the venue's delicious cafe)

1.15pm            Practical demonstration

Working with a group of riders - Managing the group but involving all

Working the horses and riders in preparation for jumping cross country type fences

Position of rider moving the pace forward and bringing the pace back. Position over fences, position between fences and on corners: Position when jumping a variety of obstacles

When to approach a jump slowly and when to take more pace

2.15pm           Q&A Session

2.30pm           Practical demonstration

  • Working with an Individual rider
  • Assessing the needs of an individual and considering the session from an initial assessment
  • Working the rider and horse before jumping begins, working the pace forward and back, developing the rider position when moving forward and slowing down
  • Working with a single fence and determining progress to other fences and lines
  • Developing lines

3.30pm           Q&A Session

4pm                Finish







Terms and Conditions
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  Location and contact
  DATE
  12 November 2019 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

  VENUE DETAIL 
  Wellington Riding
  Basingstoke Road
  Hook
  Hampshire
  RG27 0LJ


  CONTACT PERSON 
  Phone: 02476 840720
  Email: hannah.marsh@bhs.org.uk



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