K TEST WORK CERTIFICATE KNOTS and SPLICING Section B a.
SYLLABUS Demonstrate five knots and their uses in horse and stable management.
Splice a rope and back splice or whip the end.
SUGGESTED SUITABLE KNOTS:-
Fixed halter knot This knot should always be used on rope halters. It prevents the halter pulling tight on the head, can always be undone even after the horse has pulled on it, and also puts the rope in the centre under the chin.
Round turn and two half hitches This is a most useful knot for tying horses, however it is no good using it on string or an upright pipe - it will not grip, and care must be taken that it cannot slip too low down a vertical post. We teach this to the younger PC member, as there is not the danger of them getting fingers caught as in the bowline. The point to watch here is that the ropes are crossed at the back of the rail, the one from the horse on top, which locks onto the under one when pulled upon so preventing any slip which will then not pull tight.
Bowline This is the best knot for tying up horses – a must for K test. It will not pull tight, and the horse cannot undo it. Care must be taken that all fingers are kept out of the loop when being tied as there is a danger of getting one caught should the horse pull back. Therefore it should not be taught to the very young.
"Quick release" knot This knot is useful for many jobs e.g. hanging up a haynet, but should not be used to tie up horses because it will jam if pulled on, and is not at all "quick release" then. If it is demonstrated for that purpose – and then only for young children with a pony that is known not to pull back – it must have the end of the rope put through the loop to prevent a horse from untying itself.
Sheet bend, Carrick bend, Reef or Fisherman's knots -All useful for joining two ropes together.
Hangman's knot A tidy way to knot a lead rope round the horse's neck when riding.
Constrictor's knot For securing the neck of a chaff bag. When pulled tight, this knot will stay tight.
Sheepshank To shorten a rope. Useful for tying hay onto a truck with a rope that is too long. Must have tension on it to hold in place.
Gulf or Kimberley knot To attach a rein to a bit without using a buckle.
Fencing wire knot To join two wires in a fence.
Figure eight knot Useful when tied in the end of a rope as a stopper or to stop it unravelling.
Back splice Used to stop the end of a rope unravelling, also acts as a bit of a stopper.
Eye splice Used to splice a loop in the end of a piece of rope, e.g. when attaching a clip to a lead rope.
Short splice This is the strongest way of joining two ropes permanently, or of rejoining a broken rope.
Whipping This is another way of stopping the end of a rope unravelling. It does not leave a thick end, so easier to thread through loops etc.
AT THE PRACTICAL TEST THE EXAMINER WILL ASK QUESTIONS ON AND SEE DEMONSTRATED THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:-
1 Know names, uses of for a horsey situation, and efficiently demonstrate tying five knots.
2 See them tying up a haynet, and a horse with a rope halter. This to be fixed with the knot under the chin. Both these to be done safely at a suitable height/length.
3 See them making a lead rope by splicing a hook onto one end of a rope and back splice or whip the other.
STANDARD
The standard of the work must be that the candidate carries it out efficiently, showing he/she has experience, and the result must be effective. If you have to coach, demonstrate or assist him/her in any way, a supplementary exam must be done at a later date. Before signing their Examination Certificate in his//her WCB to say you have examined and passed him/her in this subject, you must be satisfied the above conditions are fulfilled in a satisfactory manner.
K TEST EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE KNOTS and SPLICING Section B a.
Examiner to complete this, adding comments and/or marks to each section listed below as necessary:
I have examined this candidate (name) with the following results.
1 Names, uses and tying of knots _
2 Haynet tying Halter tying up _
3 Lead rope - splicing hook Splice/Whip other end _
I found the overall standard satisfactory / unsatisfactory Mark _
Comments (if any) _ _
Signature Date _
K TEST WORK CERTIFICATE KNOTS and SPLICING Section B a.
REQUIREMENTS
Describe your learning process, teaching sessions attended, etc., and by whom you were taught.
List experience of different uses.
LEARNING PROCESS
Date Hours Subjects covered and comments, etc Conducted by
EXPERIENCE
Date Knots used and comment Signed
K TEST WORK CERTIFICATE SHOW JUMPING COURSE DESIGNING Section B b.
GENERAL ADVICE
You must have worked with a recognised Course Designer on at least three occasions. The account of the work to appear on your Work Certificate and be signed by the Course Designer. You must also have assisted in building courses – not only as a "rail carrier", but as a planner or co-planner. You should take every opportunity to build courses at your own Pony Club. You should design some courses of your own on paper, and at least one on the ground, and get a recognised Course Designer to criticise them. All corners should be built so that it is easy to get from one jump to the next, and related distances should be easy ones. You must be aware where the judge's box, entry/exit are, and that the start and finish should be in line with the judge's box to facilitate time keeping.
REQUIREMENTS
You, the Candidate must:-
1 Know rules which apply to Course Design. You should have a current FEI or EFA Show Jumping Rule book.
2 Have knowledge of distance and related fences etc.
3 Be conversant with the terminology used in connection with course building.
4 Know the course designer/builder's equipment/tools.
5 Know how to build different types of fences, and how they affect a horse's striding.
6 Be aware of safety measures relating to course designing.
7 Know the basic differences between designing courses for normal Table A and speed events.
8 Be aware of regulations relating to practice fences.
9 Have assisted a recognised Course Designer on at least 3 occasions, and know the reasons for his actions.
10 He should have built at least one course of his own design, and had it passed by a recognised CD.
AT THE PRACTICAL TEST THE EXAMINER MUST:-
Inspect and approve a course of the candidate's own design that he/she has built. Minor adjustments may be allowed providing they could not lead to a dangerous situation, but any major ones cannot be accepted at the exam. Ask questions to test their knowledge of 1 - 9 above.
STANDARD
The standard of the knowledge and work must be that the candidate carries it out efficiently, showing he/she has a good knowledge and some experience. Reference to the rule book is permissible - it is a tool of the trade - but he/she must know where to find it. If you have to coach, demonstrate or assist in any way, a supplementary exam must be done at a later date. Before signing the candidate's Examination Certificate in his/her Work Certificate Book to say you have examined and passed him/her in this subject, you must be satisfied the above conditions are fulfilled in a satisfactory manner. Please indicate when doing this that you have examined the theory as well as the practical part of the exam.
K TEST EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE SHOW JUMPING COURSE DESIGNING Section B b.
Examiner to complete this, adding comments and/or marks to each section listed below:
I have examined this candidate (name) with the following results.
Rules and terminology Tools __
Building fences (spread and straight) __
Safety measures Distances & Speeds __
Practice fences Own course __
Work Certificates Plan/s _
I found the overall standard satisfactory / unsatisfactory Mark ______
Comments (if any) _
Signature______ Date______
WORK CERTIFICATE BOOK
You, the candidate must:-
1 Have an outline/record of your learning and practical experience recorded in your Work Certificate Book which must be signed by the CDs you assisted at the time.
K TEST WORK CERTIFICATE SHOW JUMPING COURSE DESIGNING Section B b.
2 Have plans of one of the three courses used when you assisted a recognised Course Designer, with type of obstacles and their heights and spreads, e.g. vertical, box oxer, triple, etc. - details of construction materials, colour etc. are not needed. You should note the fences used and raised in the jump-off, and any changes made for different competitions etc. This must be signed by the appropriate CD.
3 Have a plan and all details for a course of your own design for novice graded horses, i.e. with easy distances of approx. 1.10m in height. This should include where the judge's box, entry and/or exit, collecting ring, practice jump and the start finish are all sited. It must also state the exact distances between any related fences or any ones in straight lines. You should calculate the distance (approximately) and the time allowed for that distance at 350 mpm. It is advisable to do your working plans on graph or lined paper, as it is much easier to get all in perspective and calculate the distance on that.
The details for this exercise in your work certificate book should include a description (type, height of each element and total spread) of the fences at each number, and the material required to build them, eg. No 4 - 2 prs wings, 6 red and white rails, 12 cups, flowers. The best way to do this on the enclosed chart.
Complete the enclosed one also for the competitors. This plan must show the position and numbers of the fences, the direction in which they are jumped, compulsory flags and sections of the course, if any, and also state the show, class number and competition type/grade, table/rules under which it is jumped, speed required, and the length, time allowed and time limit of both it and the jump-off course/s. The numbers of the fences included in the jump-off must also be shown.
REQUIREMENTS
Describe your learning process, teaching sessions attended, etc., and by whom you were taught. Include plans of courses you have assisted with, and any comments on how it rode, etc. List where you have built courses or assisted others. One line entry sufficient. The person who conducted/witnessed it should sign your entry.
Include a plan of your own course, and list fences and materials in it.
LEARNING PROCESS
Date Hours Subjects covered and comments Conducted by
EXPERIENCE
Date Venue Comments Signed
K TEST WORK CERTIFICATE SHOW JUMPING COURSE DESIGNING Section B b.
K TEST WORK CERTIFICATE SHOW JUMPING COURSE DESIGNING Section B b.
REQUIREMENTS
Details of Fences and Materials required for Novice Show Jumping course.
The person who passed this course as satisfactory should sign it.
FENCES AND MATERIALS required for accompanying course plan
No Fence type Shape Heights Spread Wings Cups Rails Filling Distance
Start R & W Flags 7 m
1 Rising Oxer i | 75, 90 1.00 2S, 2M 8 4 Rustic 5 pot plants 22
2 Post & Rails | 95 2 L 10 5 G&W -- 18.3
8 Box Oxer | | 100, 100 1.10 4 M 8 4 R&W R & W Panels 29
Signature______Date______
K TEST WORK CERTIFICATE CROSS COUNTRY COURSE DESIGNING Section B c
GENERAL ADVICE
You must have worked with a recognised Course Designer on at least three occasions. The account of the work to appear on your Work Certificate and be signed by the Course Designer. You should also have assisted in building courses at your own Pony Club. You must have some knowledge of the basic principles for course building for this.
REQUIREMENTS
You, the Candidate must:-
1 Know the rules which apply to Course Designing and specifications for PC Grade A & B One Day Events. You
should have a current PC Eventing Rule book.
2 Know rules pertaining to numbering and the importance of correct positioning of the flags.
3 Have knowledge of distance and related fences etc. and how various types of terrain affect the efforts.
4 Knowledge of the different types of obstacles that may be used and how to construct them - banks, water jumps, revetting, attach rails, etc.
5 Know how to measure different fences, and what is legal and illegal.
6 Be conversant with the terminology used in connection with course building and the tools of the trade.
7 Be aware of safety measures relating to course designing.
8 Have assisted a recognised Course Designer on at least three occasions, and know the reasons for his//her actions.
9 Have built at least three fences of your own design, and have them checked by a recognised CD.
WORK CERTIFICATE BOOK
The candidate must:-
Have an outline/record of your experience recorded in your Work Certificate book which must be signed by the Course Designers you have assisted.
Have a plan of one course that you have worked on with a recognised CD, accompanied by a description of the type of obstacles and their heights/spreads. Detailed drawings are not required, but all flag positions should be clearly indicated. Any related distances should be stated also. It is preferable if this is of one of the examiner's courses.