In the exam, to keep you and the horse safe, you will be expected to follow this procedure when removing the tack.
Standing on the nearside of the horse, undo the girth.
Carefully place the girth down.
Do not let it drop and hit the horse’s legs.
Correctly go around the front of the horse to the offside.
Place the girth on top of the saddle.
Return back to the nearside, around the front of the horse’s head.
Carefully remove the saddle from the horse’s back.
Place the saddle on a saddle stand or in an appropriate area, outside of the stable, away from horses.
Come back in the stable and shut the door.
Undo the quick release knot, leaving the rope threaded through the string.
Push the reins forward and put the headcollar around the horse’s neck.
Correctly remove the bridle.
With the bridle over your arm, refit the headcollar.
Re-tie the horse back up.
