Rider uses contact with following hands, squeezing legs in rhythm, and voice as a schooling aid. Uses crest-release while jumping. The horse accepts contact, moves forward freely with impulse and responds to rider. Cooperation of horse and rider emphasized. Comparable to a solid adult amateur rider at recognized shows.
Rider uses all five rein aids and all three leg aids with precision.
Voice is a schooling aid. An automatic release is used over fences. Goal is to obtain the highest level of performance the horse is capable of doing. Horse moves with impulse, connection and athleticism in all gaits.