TRINITY EQUESTRIAN CENTER'S DEFINITION OF INTERMEDIATE RIDER

The Intermediate rider has taken consistent lessons for the minimum of 2 years, rides in a specific discipline(or has experience in several disciplines) and may compete. He or she has ridden several types of horse and can independently manage a horse while riding or for general care. The rider's seat must be secure, they do not apply unintentional aids to the horse when they loose balance or become unseated. They know how to rise or post the trot, sit the trot and ask for and obtain a specific canter lead or change in lead. They are capable of riding a less experienced horse and not disturb the horse's intial training. The intermediate rider is knowledgeable about the horse breeds, disciplines, maintenance, confirmation, and safety.