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Level 2
Ride a horse for exercise
Version 6
1618 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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This is the first in a series of riding unit standards. Riders credited with this unit standard will be able to enter various industry sectors and proceed with specialised riding competencies. People credited with this unit standard are able to: mount and dismount from a horse; ride a horse through the basic school movements demonstrating the use of aids; and maintain riding etiquette.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 18
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Ride a horse in a balanced position at different gaits on the flat and over 50 to 60 cm fences
Version 6
1619 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: maintain an independent and balanced position in the saddle at different gaits; carry out movements on a horse in a school situation; carry out adjustments while mounted; and ride over poles on the ground, raised poles, and small fences.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 18
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Ride a horse and lead another horse simultaneously
Version 3
20884 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: mount and dismount from a horse while holding and preparing to lead another horse; and ride a horse and simultaneously lead another horse and describe road safety rules.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 18
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of the history and evolution of equestrian sport
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
24754 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the history of equestrian sport; the history of equestrian sport in New Zealand; the evolution of riding styles and equestrian competition requirements; and the history and evolution of dressage training.
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Describe equestrian competition coaching for people with medical conditions
Version 2
26499 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: physical, intellectual, and sensory medical conditions and the implications for equestrian coaching; organisations that provide equestrian competitions for people with medical conditions; and the purpose, fitting, and criteria for use of compensating aids used in Para Equestrian competition.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 18
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Level 3
Ride a horse accepting the bit over a course of jumps
Version 6
1620 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: carry out movements on a horse using natural and artificial aids and ride a horse over a course of jumps.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 18
Standard-setting body:
Ride movements with horses accepting the bit, on the flat and over fences, and build a simple jumping course
Version 6
1621 Unit Standard 9 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate ridden movements; build a simple jumping course; and school a horse over a constructed course and cross country fences, and identify common problems associated with jumping.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 18
Standard-setting body:
Plan, implement, and evaluate a coaching session for riders on horses
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 24752 and unit standard 25671.
16226 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand Equestrian Federation's (NZEF) Welfare of the Horse Code of Conduct and the Coaching Code of Ethics; plan a flat and jumping coaching session including the teaching of a new skill; implement, monitor, and modify the coaching session including the new skill, and maintain safety of horses and riders; and evaluate the novice coaching session and the skill teaching, and modify the session plan as a result of the evaluation.
Standard-setting body:
Assess a horse for lunging and lunge a novice rider on a horse
Version 2
24753 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: assess the suitability of a horse for lunging a novice rider; describe upper body and leg exercises suitable for teaching to a rider being lunged on a horse and the benefit of the exercises for riders; and lunge a novice rider on a horse to improve rider''s balance, position and confidence.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 18
Standard-setting body:
Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council
Plan, implement, and evaluate introductory coaching lessons for riders on horses
Version 2 This unit standard and unit standard 24752 replaced unit standard 16226.
25671 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan a flat, a jumping and a cross-country introductory coaching lesson, and include the teaching of a new skill; implement, monitor, and modify the introductory coaching lessons, including the new skill, and maintain safety of horses and riders; and evaluate the introductory coaching lessons and the skill teaching, and modify the lesson plan as a result of the evaluation.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 18
Standard-setting body:
Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council
Describe common medical conditions, and fit special or adaptive equipment for RDA riders with common medical conditions
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 30167.
26496 Unit Standard 12 Credits
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This unit standard is for people who work as assistant coaches for Riding for the Disabled (RDA) programmes. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe common medical conditions and how a rider with these medical conditions can benefit from the RDA programme; and describe and fit special or adaptive equipment, and describe the role of the RDA therapist.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the Training Scale, and its applications for training horses and coaching riders
Version 2
26501 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the elements of the Training Scale in relation to the three gaits; and the relationships between elements of the Training Scale, and their applications to training horses and coaching horse and rider combinations.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 18
Standard-setting body:
Describe the role of the Riding for the Disabled (RDA) coach, rider learning styles, and RDA teaching techniques
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
26502 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: the role of the RDA coach, and criteria and documentation required for rider acceptance into an RDA programme; and learning styles and teaching techniques for RDA riders and sessions.
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Prepare for, conduct, and review a therapeutic Riding for Disabled (RDA) riding session for a rider
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard was replaced by unit standards 30168, 30169 and 30170.
26503 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to conduct, and conduct, a therapeutic RDA riding session; and review the session against the plan.
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Ride a horse in a balanced position at walk, trot and canter on the flat and over undulating country
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6582 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare self and horse for riding; demonstrate movements on the flat in a school situation and over undulating country; and describe the use of artificial aids.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 18
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Demonstrate schooling exercises with the horse accepting the bit
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6584 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare self and horse for riding; demonstrate schooling exercises with the horse accepting the bit and the use of natural and artificial aids, while maintaining an effective position; and describe basic paces, aids, and levels of training a dressage horse.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 18
Standard-setting body:
Ride a show jumping course of 8-10 obstacles of height 70 cm to 90 cm
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6585 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare self and horse for jumping the course; demonstrate riding exercises over ground poles and simple gymnastic lines; and jump a course demonstrating effective riding positions and hand releases, and describe lengthening and shortening of stride.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 18
Standard-setting body:
Ride a horse over cross country obstacles and demonstrate cross country pace on the flat without jumping
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6586 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare self and horse for cross country riding; ride over cross country obstacles and demonstrate cross country pace on the flat without jumping.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 18
Standard-setting body:
Ride a horse over a cross country course with obstacles of 85 cm to 95 cm in height
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6594 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare self and horse for jumping the course; ride over cross country obstacles according to Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) rules; and care for the horse after the finish.
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Level 4
Demonstrate controlled forward movements on different horses on the flat
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1622 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate controlled forward movements on different horses on the flat.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 18
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of coaching, and develop and implement a series of equine coaching sessions as a preliminary coach
Version 3
24751 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Code of Conduct for the Welfare of the Horse, and SPARC Coaches'' Code of Ethics; describe features of development stages, rider''s learning styles, and develop rider profiles; and develop and implement rider coaching sessions.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 18
Standard-setting body:
Plan, implement, and evaluate development coaching lessons for riders on horses
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 25671 replaced unit standard 16226.
24752 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan flat, jumping and cross-country development coaching lessons, and include the teaching of a new skill; implement, monitor, and modify the development coaching lessons including the new skill, and maintain safety of horses and riders; and evaluate the development coaching lessons and skill teaching, and modify the lesson plan as a result of the evaluation.
Standard-setting body:
Plan, teach, and evaluate a series of riding sessions for riders and horses
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6581 Unit Standard 16 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: develop and implement coaching philosophy guidelines including expected attitudes and behaviour for equestrian coaches; plan a coaching programme of a series of riding sessions; implement the series of riding sessions; implement competitive situations during the series of riding sessions; and evaluate and modify the series of session plans.
Standard-setting body:
Lead a group of riders on horses on a ride across undulating country
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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6583 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare self, horses, and riders for the ride; deliver pre-ride instructions; lead a ride across undulating country while mounted; and attend to post-ride duties.
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Design, build and assess a gymnastics grid that improves the horse's way of going
Version 6
6587 Unit Standard 12 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: design a gymnastics grid; build a gymnastics grid; and assess and adjust the gymnastics grid to improve the horse''s way of going.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 18
Standard-setting body:
Design a show jumping course, and assess an existing course, 80 cm to 1.1 metres in height
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6588 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to design the show jumping course incorporating an instant jump off course, and assess an existing show jumping course at 80 cm to 1.1 metres in height.
Standard-setting body:
Ride ESNZ Novice Dressage Test 2.4, and describe collection
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6589 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to ride Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) Novice Dressage Test 2.4; and describe methods of training up to and including the sixth level (collection). The ESNZ dressage tests are the national standard, and are linked to international standards.
Standard-setting body:
Ride the individual movements for ESNZ Novice Dressage Test 2.4, and describe collection
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6590 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: ride the movements for Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) Novice Dressage Test 2.4 under ESNZ rules; and describe methods of training up to and including the sixth level (collection). The ESNZ dressage tests are the national standard, and are linked to international standards.
Standard-setting body:
Prepare a horse and rider combination for competition, and debrief after competition
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6591 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: assist rider to select appropriate competition and prepare the horse and rider combination for selected competition; prepare rider and horse for competition performance and mutually develop strategies with the rider most appropriate for the specific competition; supervise preparation of the rider for immediate competition; supervise preparation of the horse for immediate competition; and debrief the rider following competition.
Standard-setting body:
Jump a course of obstacles of 90 cm to 1.1 metres in height and demonstrate knowledge of flying changes
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6593 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare self and horse for jumping the course; and jump the course with the horse in balance, demonstrating effective riding positions and hand releases, and demonstrate knowledge of flying changes.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 18
Standard-setting body:
Design a show jumping course, and assess an existing course, 1.1 to 1.2 metres in height
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6595 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to design a show jumping course according to Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) Rules, and assess an existing show jumping course at 1.1 to 1.2 metres in height.
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Ride a horse over a Novice cross country course
Version 6
6601 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare self and horse for jumping a Novice cross country course; ride over Novice cross country fences; and care for the horse after the finish.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 18
Standard-setting body:
Supervise riders to ride a horse and lead another horse simultaneously
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6616 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to supervise a rider to mount and dismount from a horse while holding and preparing to lead another horse, and supervise a rider to ride a horse and simultaneously lead another horse.
Standard-setting body:
Ride the individual movements for ESNZ Elementary Dressage Test 3.3
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6621 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare self and horse for riding, and ride the movements for the Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) Elementary Dressage Test 3.3 under ESNZ rules. The ESNZ Dressage Tests are the national standard, and are linked to international standards.
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Level 5
Demonstrate knowledge of medical conditions relevant to RDA programme, and RDA rider positions and handling procedures
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5
17038 Unit Standard 25 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people are responsible for coaching Riding for the Disabled (RDA) programmes. People credited with this unit standard are able to describe a range of medical conditions and how a rider with these medical conditions can benefit from the RDA programme; and describe rider positions and demonstrate handling procedures used by an RDA therapist in the RDA programme.
Standard-setting body:
Plan a RDA programme and sessions for a rider
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26497 and unit standard 26498.
17039 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to plan a New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) programme for a rider, and plan sessions within a RDA programme.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate and supervise, mounting, dismounting, leading, and sidewalking riders for RDA purposes
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 5 This unit standard was replaced by unit standards 30171 and 30172.
17040 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan for, and supervise riders to mount in preparation for a Riding for the Disabled (RDA) session; describe the role of the sidewalker, demonstrate sidewalking technique, and supervise sidewalkers within the RDA session; demonstrate leading technique, supervise leading within an RDA session, and describe the effect of movement on the rider; and demonstrate and supervise physical support, physical assistance, transferring, and dismounting riders following an RDA session.
Standard-setting body:
Analyse equine movement and enhance performance in specific equestrian disciplines
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6592 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the principles which affect and determine equine movement and locomotion; analyse conformation in relation to movement for intended activity; and provide a strategy for improving performance.
Standard-setting body:
Describe collection and working a horse 'in hand', recognise problems, and suggest solutions
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6596 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the uses for collection ''in hand'' and work ''in hand'' from the ground; and demonstrate knowledge of problems of the handler and the horse when working ''in hand'', and suggest possible solutions.
Standard-setting body:
Ride ESNZ Open Medium Dressage Test 5.3
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6597 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to ride the Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) Open Medium Dressage Test 5.3 on a horse with which the rider is familiar; and describe higher degrees of collection and methods of training to achieve ESNZ Open Medium Dressage Test 5.3. The ESNZ dressage tests are the national standard, and are linked to international standards.
Standard-setting body:
Ride the individual movements for ESNZ Medium Dressage Test 4.5
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6598 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to ride the movements for the Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) Medium Dressage Test 4.5 on a horse with which the rider is familiar; and describe higher degrees of collection and methods of training to achieve ESNZ Medium Dressage Test 4.5. The ESNZ dressage tests are the national standard, and are linked to international standards.
Standard-setting body:
Ride a horse over a course of obstacles, 1.1 to 1.3 metres in height with distance variations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6599 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare self and horse for jumping the course; and jump the course according to Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) rules, demonstrating effective riding positions, hand releases, and flying changes.
Standard-setting body:
Train a horse to jump a course of obstacles, 1.2 to 1.3 metres in height with distance variations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6600 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to select a horse suitable for training, and develop and implement the training programme to achieve the desired end point of jumping a course of 10-12 obstacles, two combinations, 1.2 to 1.3 metres in height with distance variations.
Standard-setting body:
Design a showjumping course, and assess an existing course, 1.3 to 1.4 metres in height
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6602 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to design a showjumping course according to Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) rules, and assess an existing showjumping course 1.3 to 1.4 metres in height.
Standard-setting body:
Ride the individual movements for ESNZ Open Medium Dressage Test 5.3
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6605 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to ride the movements for the Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) Open Medium Dressage Test 5.3 according to ESNZ rules on a horse with which the rider is familiar; and describe higher degrees of collection and methods of training to achieve ESNZ Open Medium Dressage Test 5.3. The ESNZ dressage tests are the national standard, and are linked to international standards.
Standard-setting body:
Level 6
Ride ESNZ Intermediate II Dressage Test
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6604 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare self and horse for riding; and ride Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) Intermediate II Dressage Test on a horse with which the rider is familiar. The ESNZ dressage tests are the national standard, and are linked to international standards.
Standard-setting body:
Ride ESNZ Advanced Dressage Test 6.1 on an unfamiliar horse
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6606 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare self and horse for riding; and ride Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) Advanced Dressage Test 6.1 on an unfamiliar horse. The ESNZ dressage tests are the national standard, and are linked to international standards.
Standard-setting body:
Ride a horse over a course of obstacles, 1.4 to 1.6 metres in height
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6607 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare self and horse for jumping the course, and jump the course according to FEI World Cup rules, demonstrating effective riding positions, hand releases, and flying changes.
Standard-setting body:
Ride a course of obstacles, 1.3 to 1.5 metres in height on an unfamiliar horse
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6608 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare self and horse for jumping the course, and jump the course on an unfamiliar horse according to Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) rules, demonstrating effective riding positions, hand releases, and flying changes.
Standard-setting body:
Ride a horse over a cross country course of maximum height of 1.2 metres, at CCN or CCI 3 star level
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6609 Unit Standard 8 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare horse and self for jumping the course; ride the course according to Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) rules; and care for the horse after the finish.
Standard-setting body:
Design a showjumping course, and assess an existing course, Table A, 1.4 to 1.6 metres in height
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6610 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to design a showjumping course according to Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) rules, and assess an existing showjumping course, Table A, 1.4 to 1.6 metres in height.
Standard-setting body:
Data as at 2025-05-01 23:01:07.45