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SADDLE PAD TESTING PROGRAM

Hunter Green Equestrian Centre is the only riding school to have this unique and progressive program!! The Saddle Pad Testing Program guides the student from the very basics through to the more advanced levels of riding. The students are evaluated on an ongoing basis. When they earned their new level of saddle pad it is presented at the next In House Show in front of their family and peers.

The HGEC Saddle Pad Testing Program is very popular with both students and parents alike as the program assures that all aspects of horsemanship and riding are covered. Each student can progress at their own rate and there is a great feeling of accomplishment with each new level earned. Once a rider has earned their green saddle pad they can progress through the competetive levels and earn their black saddle pad. This is the last saddle pad, it is embroidered with the students name and the date they earned this final level within this program.

Note: The HGEC Saddle Pad Testing program is at no charge to the students as it is included in the Six Month Dedicated Student Program. Students in the Month-to-Month Program progress with the same detailed instruction but do not earn the coloured saddle pads.

Click on each of the saddle pad colours in the charts below to view a sample of the Saddle Pad Test for that level.

Riding Skills and Horsemanship Levels

Pink
Light Blue
Mauve
Grey
Yellow
Orange
Red
Maroon
Green

Competition Levels

Purple   (Equitation)
Blue   (Dressage)
Brown   (Hunter)
Black   (Jumper)
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