Discover what's included in each of the four levels of the Groundwork Certification Programme.
If you are already enrolled, click the button below to get started or continue with your learning.
THE LEVELS OF THE GROUNDWORK CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME
LEVEL 1
Level 1 covers the important basics of groundwork. You'll learn techniques to train your horse to respond to light aids, and learn to park. You'll find your horse easier to handle and improve response to ridden aids. Once you have enrolled, click 'Groundwork Level 1' in the 'YOUR PROGRESS' table below to begin or to continue the course.
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LEVEL 2
Level 2 builds on the skills learnt in Level 1, developing sideways movement from the ground, casting and real world proofing.
Once you have enrolled, click 'Groundwork Level 2' in the table to begin or to continue the course. Note - You need to have completed Level 1 to begin.
If you can't see Groundwork Level 2 in the table click here.
LEVEL 3
Level 3 builds on the skills learnt in Level 1 and Level 2, developing casting, lateral movements and transferring the basic skills learnt so far into ridden work.
Once you have enrolled, click 'Groundwork Level 3' in the table to begin or to continue the course. Note - You need to have completed Levels 1 and 2 to begin.
If you can't see Groundwork Level 2 in the table click here.
LEVEL 4
Level 4 transfers more of the groundwork skills such as moving the quarters/ fore hand and wiggly lines into ridden work .
Once you have enrolled, click 'Groundwork Level 4' in the table to begin or to continue the course. Note - You need to have completed Levels 1 to 3 to begin.
If you can't see Groundwork Level 4 in the table click here.
LEVEL 5
Level 5 transfers more advance groundwork skills such as leg yield, pirouettes, travers and shoulder-in into ridden work.
Once you have enrolled, click 'Groundwork Level 5' in the table to begin or to continue the course. Note - You need to have completed Levels 1 to 4 to begin.
YOUR PROGRAMME PROGRESS
Click the relevant 'Groundwork Level' under 'Course' in the below table to view your progress and access the next unit. You need to be logged in to see your course progress.
PLEASE NOTE - Module 2 is available two weeks after you enrol. Module 3 is available four weeks after you enrol. You must 'Mark as complete' each unit to move to the next.