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What type of rider are you?

Choose which of the four options you’d do in each situation to find out what type of rider you are!

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1. You’re out hacking and your pony spooks at a plastic bag in a hedge. What do you do?

Encourage him past, but if he doesn’t go, find another route. There’s no point in causing a scene.

Give him a few big kicks and growl at him – he’s just being silly.

Let him assess the plastic bag and be patient while he works it out.

Get off. You feel scared when he spooks and you lead him home in case it happens again.

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2. Your friend suggests you swap ponies for fun. Do you agree to it?

No. You’ve never ridden her pony before and don’t think it’s a good idea.

Duh... yes! You’ve been dying to ride her pony and put up a few fences – he’s a great jumper!

Yes, you agree to swap. Riding different ponies is good practice.

No way. You don’t like the thought of riding a pony you don’t know.

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3. Your best mate has organised a beach ride for everyone at your yard. How do you react?

It sounds fun, but you’ll definitely take your neckstrap and stick to walk and trot.

You’re super-excited. You love going to the beach – the sand is amazing to gallop on!

You’re excited, it’ll be nice to do something out of the ordinary.

Panic! What if he gets excited and takes off? What if the others gallop off without you? Arghh!

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4. You find you’re down to ride the badly behaved pony in a group lesson. How do you react?

You refuse to ride him. It’s not safe and you can’t risk falling off.

Let’s do this! You love a challenge.

You enjoy riding different types of ponies so you’re happy to give it a go.

You don’t want to ride him, but you’re scared of you’re instructor so you don’t tell her.

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5. Your friend has secretly entered you to be her pair in a pairs hunter trial at the weekend. What do you do?

Agree, then rush home and fish out your skull cap, body protector, shoulder pads and medical armband.

Give her a huge hug! This is the best surprise – you’ve been dying to do a pairs hunter trial and can’t wait to ride round the course.

Agree, then go and tack up your pony so you can get some practice in. It’s been a while since you’ve ridden cross-country!

Refuse to take part and make her find someone else. Cross-country is terrifying!

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6. You’re going to a showjumping competition, but realise you accidentally entered a class 10cm higher than you normally jump. What do you do?

Withdraw. You haven’t competed at this height before and it’s not sensible to push yourself.

Go for it! Your pony’s a fab jumper and you both love jumping. You know you can win!

You’ll give it a try, but this is a first for you and your pony so you’ll take it steady.

Burst into tears. You were worried about jumping the height you normally jump!

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7. You’re about to ride down the centre line to start a dressage test. What do you do?

Focus on the floorplan of your test – if you forget a move you’ll get marked down. Nightmare!

Sit tall, ride your pony forwards and smile. It’s time to show off!

Concentrate on getting your pony going nicely and riding an accurate test.

Wish your hands would stop shaking.

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