Discipline · Foundation Compass included

The world
is the arena.

The foundations stay exactly the same. What changes is the world you ride them in — logs, rivers, hills, streams, rocks, mountains and trees, plus everything that barks, flaps or roars while you are out there.

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Trail & Terrain Compass · Kalahari
Walks down a steep hill, taking his time—123
A river crossing with moving water—123
Cars and trucks passing from behind—123
Opens, passes through and closes a gate mounted—123

Soft, willing & reliable.
Your weakest area is named, and your lowest-rated items come back as a to-do list in order.

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One honest tap
at a time.

Not yet. Developing. Consistent. Soft, willing and reliable. That is the whole scale — and anything that does not apply, you mark N/A and it is left out of the score.

Work through a section at a time, on your phone, in the barn aisle. It saves as you go.

What is inside

Every level, in full.

01

Foundation

Leaving the yard, alone and in companyEvery kind of footingThe first natural obstacles — logs, ditches, streams, narrow gaps, low branchesHonest exposure to traffic, dogs, machinery, livestock and wildlife
02

Terrain

Steep hills up and downMountain paths, side slopes and switchbacksRivers, deep crossings and bridgesDense bush, weather and lightGates worked mounted, ponying and carrying gear
03

Distance & camp

Pace and distance over hours and daysStaying out — high lines, hobbles, portable pens and campEndurance and competitive trail, with the vet gatesRider safety on the trail

This is riding out in real country. For the arena obstacle course, that is Trail class inside the Western Compass.

Who it is for

Built for the horse
you actually ride.

Anyone who rides out. Hacking, trail riding, mountain country, multi-day rides and endurance — alone or in company.

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