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A1: Horse Riding: Ride Slowly and Safely

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Learn what horse riding is, how a rider starts safely, what a saddle and reins do, and why some jockeys become famous.

English lesson illustration for Horse Riding: Ride Slowly and Safely scene 1: What Is Horse Riding?

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Introduction

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Warm-Up Questions

  • Have you ever seen a

  • Do you think looks or

  • What do you know for a

Introduction

Horse riding means sitting on a horse and moving with the horse.

Some people ride for fun.

Some people ride in lessons.

Some people ride as a sport.

Riding can feel exciting, but it can also feel calm.

Have you ever seen a horse?

Do you think horse riding looks fun or scary?

What safety rule do you know for a sport?

Reading

1. What Is Horse Riding?

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What do a horse and rider do together?

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2. Meet the Horse Slowly

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A hand, a or can a should

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They should not run behind the This is the lesson.

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are big and but are A can A hand, a or can a

should They can hello in a They can where the teacher They should not run behind the

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Why should people move slowly near a horse?

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This is the lesson. A the too.

3. Saddle, Reins, and Simple Moves

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What do the reins help the rider do?

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English lesson illustration for Horse Riding: Ride Slowly and Safely scene 2: Saddle, Reins, and Simple Moves

4. Safety Comes First

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Why do many riders wear a helmet?

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English lesson illustration for Horse Riding: Ride Slowly and Safely scene 3: Safety Comes First

5. Jockeys and Famous Riders

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What does a jockey do?

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only for health, or time with

Speaking Practice: Explain the First Ride

Practice you understand the and the the patterns above.

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that, the with the teacher.

Practice you understand the and the the patterns above. a lesson in five

the put on a on the that, the with the teacher.

Check your understanding

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What is the first step in this practice?

You can start like this: I think...

English lesson illustration for Horse Riding: Ride Slowly and Safely scene 4: Speaking Practice: Explain the First Ride

Practice

What do a horse and rider do together?

They work together.

Would you like to start with a slow walk or a faster ride?

Why should people move slowly near a horse?

Because a horse can feel scared if people move too fast.

What can you do to help an animal feel safe?

What do the reins help the rider do?

The reins help the rider ask the horse where to go.

Which move sounds easiest: walk, stop, turn left, or turn right?

Why do many riders wear a helmet?

A helmet protects the head.

What safety rule feels most important to you?

What does a jockey do?

A jockey rides a horse in a race.

Why can a sportsperson become famous?

What is the first step in this practice?

The first step is to meet the horse slowly.

Explain your first horse-riding lesson.

Then change one detail: the feeling, the horse's size, or the first move.

Summary

Horse riding is a sport and a relationship with an animal.

A good rider moves slowly, listens carefully, and uses small signals.

Riding can be exciting, but safety comes first.

Final Speaking Task

Practice Questions

  • What is

  • Why should a

  • What does a on?

  • What do with their

  • Why do a

  • What does a do?

  • How can a

  • Do you want to a Why?

Useful Speaking Patterns

  • Can we

  • Can we

  • Can we

Final Reflection

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can be but

Useful Topic Vocabulary

WordSimple MeaningFlashcards
sitting on and moving with a horse
a person on a horse
a big strong animal
go or act in a not-fast way
move left or right
the seat on a horse
long straps for guiding a horse
a hard safety hat
a rider in a horse race
known by many people

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