Girth and stirrups will need to be rechecked once rider is mounted and you have moved away from the mounting area. All reins must be attached to a bit of head collar, if being led from a coupling that is attached to the bit. It is a good idea for the reins to be available to the equine leader when mounting. Roles and Responsibilities Practical Session: Equine leader role presentation and Designated dismounting – of the dismounting team Showing ideal position of control of equine at designated area. One Equine and full the equine at the end of dismounting area. dismounting team (x3) the riding session. Nearside helper (usually team leader or and volunteer rider. This session should coach) preparation of rider for dismount. – explain and demonstrate Initiate dismount in conjunction with the position of all offside helper ask rider, if holding the – members of the reins, to let them go and move them dismounting team, forward up the equines neck, feet out of under the guidance of stirrups, if using toe stoppers move to near the team leader / coach. side stirrup in front of saddle to avoid rider Encourage all workshop discomfort. Ask the rider to lean forward participants to take an and look to offside helper, swing right leg active part in the over equines hindquarters and nearside training session. helper support rider if necessary as they slide to ground, encourage rider to bend knees on landing. Ensure that rider lands safely, particularly that they do not land with feet under equine tummy! Encourage the rider to thank the equine either before or getting off or once they have got off.
Girth and stirrups will need to be rechecked once rider is mounted and you have moved away from the mounting area. All reins must be attached to a bit of head collar, if being led from a coupling that is attached to the bit. It is a good idea for the reins to be available to the equine leader when mounting. Roles and Responsibilities of the dismounting team Practical Session: Showing ideal position of the equine at the end of the riding session. This session should explain and demonstrate the position of all members of the dismounting team, under the guidance of the team leader / coach. Encourage all workshop participants to take an active part in the training session. Equine leader role – presentation and control of equine at designated dismounting area. Nearside helper (usually team leader or coach) – preparation of rider for dismount. Initiate dismount in conjunction with offside helper – ask rider, if holding the reins, to let them go and move them forward up the equines neck, feet out of stirrups, if using toe stoppers move to near side stirrup in front of saddle to avoid rider discomfort. Ask the rider to lean forward and look to offside helper, swing right leg over equines hindquarters and nearside helper support rider if necessary as they slide to ground, encourage rider to bend knees on landing. Ensure that rider lands safely, particularly that they do not land with feet under equine tummy! Encourage the rider to thank the equine either before or getting off or once they have got off. Designated dismounting area. One Equine and full dismounting team (x3) and volunteer rider.