Vaulting Practical (1 & 2)

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We can't all vault on a horse right now, but you can get ahead by checking your knowledge of the practical side of vaulting! These questions are based on the vaulting tests for RDA Grades 1 and 2.

When you're waiting in line for your turn on the horse, what should you be doing?

1 point

Burpees - conditioning is always a good idea

Shouting encouragement to the horse if he looks distracted

Standing quietly

Sitting quietly on the ground

Watching people practising on the barrels

Making sand castles with the arena surface to pass the time

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Put these statements in order (1 - 4) to say how you would perform a run in.

4 points

When the lunger lifts the whip, run down the lunge line, talking to the horse, and pat the horse's shoulder.

When the horse has just gone past run to stand next to the lunger on the same side as they are holding the whip.

Continue all the way around the circle to get back to your line, being careful not to cut in front of the horse.

Leaving a safe distance, run behind the horse's back legs to the outside.

When the lunger lifts the whip, run down the lunge line, talking to the horse, and pat the horse's shoulder.

When the horse has just gone past run to stand next to the lunger on the same side as they are holding the whip.

Continue all the way around the circle to get back to your line, being careful not to cut in front of the horse.

Leaving a safe distance, run behind the horse's back legs to the outside.

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Which move is shown here?

1 point

Tailor seat

Star seat

Aeroplane seat

Basic seat

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Which of these statements about the bench are true? Pick two.

2 points

The bench is a compulsory move

The vaulter has one hand off the handles in the bench

The bench is performed facing forwards

The vaulter's weight should go into four points - both knees and both sets of toes

The vaulter should look down at the horse's neck during the bench

The knees should be as close to the roller as possible during the bench

Which side of the horse does the lunger stand on?

1 point

The outside

The inside

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What's the best way to thank a horse DURING a session?

1 point

Give him a carrot

Say, "good boy" and give him a pat or a little scratch on the withers

Give him a card you've made

Throw a party for him

Hang onto one leg and refuse to let go

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How can you thank a horse at the end of the session? Tick all the answers that you think are right.

9 points

Unclip the side reins

Give him time to cool down without vaulters

Loosen his girth/untack him

Give him a brush or rub down

Give him a pat

Give him a healthy treat to eat

Tell him he's a good boy!

Get him back to his stable or out in the field without lots of fuss so he can wind down

Check him over thoroughly to see that he's still fit and well

Which of these is NOT a compulsory move at any level?

1 point

Bench

Flag

Arabesque

Leg changes

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Which of these is a better free kneel - 1 or 2?

1 point

Free kneel 1

Free kneel 2

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When you sit in front of the roller, which part of the horse are you sitting on?

1 point

Back

Neck

Rump/croup

Head

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Which of these facts about the mill are true?

4 points

When a leg is lifted it should be straight

The 'passive' leg (the one which isn't moving) should also be straight

The first leg to move should be the outside leg

When sitting sideways your hips should still be in line with the horse's

It's a good idea to curve your back to get your leg higher

You should try not to shuffle

Overall, the mill should take 16 strides or steps.

Which of these pictures shows a tailor seat?

1 point

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Finally, what are these vaulters doing?

1 point

Inspecting the arena

A last bit of warming up

Checking their shoes are on properly

Saluting the judge

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