Riding levels.......
Beginner - First time riders getting to grips with position and basic skills. Most likely to be led or lunged.
Novice - Riding independently off the lunge or lead rein. Perfecting walk and trot working towards canter and jumping.
Intermediate - Competent in walk, trot and basic canter/jump work. Working towards more challenging exercise and higher jumps. Should be correcting themselves and starting to recognise areas needing improvement and basic schooling of the horse.
Advanced - Should be aware of what is happening underneath them and have the insight to correct any weak points in themselves and horse. They will be competent in schooling the horses without needing too much input from the instructor. They will be confident in walk, trot, canter and jumping to a decent height. They will be working on more technical dressage movements and jumps.
