Riding Standards

Members should be able to demonstrate the following skills before they take part in activities other than training.

Drill Displays

• A knowledge of all drill commands
• The ability to manoeuvre horse to drill commands
• The ability to work as part of a regiment,
  • Keep lines and columns straight
  • Maintain pace and distance
  • Demonstrate co-ordination, timing and placing of movements
• Control horse with one hand incorporating;
  • Control of pace
  • Manoeuvring
  • Drawing sword.

Taking the Field

• Demonstrate the skills needed to take part in a drill display
• Understand and follow battlefield orders and commands
• Show awareness of other members of the regiment
• Control horse with one hand and engage in combat
• Have a knowledge of safety and accident procedure
• Have a knowledge of the Society's safety requirements.

Engaging in Skill at Arms

• Demonstrate the skills needed to take part in a drill display
• Ride at rings with sword and pistol
• Ride at dummy with sword, pistol or other weapon.

Maintaining Mount

• Tack up, saddle, bridle and additional equipment
• Check fit and safety of tack
• Be aware of needs of mount;
  • Water
  • Food
  • Tethering
  • Interaction of mount with other horses and humans
  • Any other information groom can provide concerning performance of mount, e.g., medical conditions. 

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