Squadettes Overview  

The Squadettes program was first initiated in 2016 for Equestrian Victoria members 12 years and under. It is designed as a fun jumping pathway for grassroots children. The main aim is to provide a fun experience focusing on friendship building and introducing the basic fundamental skills for jumping. Squadettes are instructed by EA accredited coaches with a passion for introductory jumping techniques.  

The Squadettes training program incorporates introductory equine educational sessions tailored to the squadettes including horse care, how to walk your course, general jumping rules and parts of the horse. 

The Squadettes have a great social and jumping community spirit for riders and their families.  

SQUADETTES AIMS 

• Introduction to riding development skills for jumping.  

• Introduction to jumping rules and etiquette.  

• Horse welfare and care.  

• Riders to join into the jumping community making friends with fellow riders and their families.  

Squadettes On-Horse Focus Aims 

• Flat work (introduction to poles and grids, getting the right canter lead, how to ride a circle, taking short turns and proper use of the arena on course).  

• Riding position – correct bad habits 

• Jumping Etiquette (pretending to visit the judge, practicing waiting for the bell etc) 

• Riding a walked course (afternoon session – tied into off- horse how to walk a course).  

• How to warm up/cool down a horse