Welsh Certificate

The Welsh Certificate can be completed after the Shetland

Riding

* Correctly lengthen & shorten reins

* Mount & dismount on eirther side

* Walk & trot off the lunge

* Learn simple games

* Know simple aids for changing of pace & turning

* Know trotting diagonals & how to change them

* Be able to count steps & strides

 

Horse Management

* Catch a pony & correctly halter

* Give a pony an apple or carrot correctly

* Turn pony out into a paddock correctly

* Tie pony up using a quick release knot

* Lead a pony at walk

* Name parts of the horse, saddle & bridle

* Demonstrate washing the bit & explain why this is important.

 

After the Welsh Certificate you can work towards the Arab Certificate