RIDERS
THE SADDLE UP WITH THE ARTIST PROGRAM - RIDERS
Saddle Up With The Artist is a structured learning pathway built around 12 progressive levels called Saddles. Each Saddle gathers all the skills a rider should master to progress in:
The program is designed to guide riders from beginner to advanced levels in a clear, motivating and consistent way.
THE RIDER MANUAL - YOUR LEARNING BOOK
Each Saddle has its own manual, and the Saddle 1 Rider Manual is the first in the collection. It is designed to become the main support for your riding year.
The manual is your learning roadmap: it helps you understand what you are learning, and your coach uses it to guide you throughout the year.
WHAT'S INSIDE THE RIDER MANUAL?
CLEAR ILLUSTRATED LESSONS
PRATICAL EXERCICES
FUN GAMES
SELF-ASSESSMENTS FOR EACH TERM
YEAR MEMORIES
THE ONLINE PLATFORM - Your Rider Space
To support the manual, every rider can create a free account on the website.
What you’ll find in your Rider Space
• 📄 Your Rider CV with your validated Saddles
• 🎮 Educational interactive games
• 📝 Extra resources (reminders, objectives, skill sheets)
• 🎖️ Your official certificate once a Saddle is validated
🎯 Important: Saddles can only be officially validated if the rider has an online account, as all validations are registered in the Rider CV.
SADDLE VALIDATION
Your progression is officially recognised through a simple system:
How does it work?
You learn with your Rider Manual
You practise during lessons with your instructor
You take your Saddle evaluation with your instructor
Your certified instructor validates your Saddle on the platform
Your level appears on your Rider Profile and you receive your certificate
👉 Only certified riding instructors can validate Saddles to ensure consistency, fairness and educational value.
WHAT THE PROGRAM BRINGS TO RIDERS?
- A clear and reassuring progression
A real understanding of what they learn
More autonomy in safety and horse care
Stronger riding skills thanks to a structured framework
An official record of their abilities (Rider CV)
Extra motivation thanks to the Saddles to unlock
