Document: Frilly Filly Farm Trainer Trainee Card
Version: 5.1
Date: March 2024

Trainer Name: [ DisplayName ] ( UserName )

INTRODUCTION

In order to attain Trainer status, Trainees are required to learn to train ponies in the skills they need as ponies and to help them complete their Thoroughbred programs. Having been a pony is useful but not required, as long as the candidate can demonstrate the ability to teach the skills.

Some of the skills on this list are available through the experience of working with a Senior Trainer or a Stable Mistress or a Stable Master. Others will be presented in a class intended for Trainees hosted by an ST or SM. All Trainees should complete the BASIC TRAINER requirements below. Completing skills from the ADVANCED section is encouraged after the trainer has attained the Basic Trainer level.

HOW TO COMPLETE THIS CARD

Skills need to be witnessed and signed off by an SM or ST, and although trainees can learn from trainers, guidance from an ST or SM is preferred to maintain consistency. As the Trainee demonstrates the required skill, the SM or ST signs off with name and date under the skill description. Comments are optional.

BASIC TRAINER

I. GREETING

A. Demonstrate greeting a guest at the farm. Include safewords, rules regarding ponies and facilities, and information on joining for those interested. (Can be note-carded and submitted to an ST or SM for approval).
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B Demonstrate training a pony to greet other ponies, trainers, and guests.
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II. SUPERVISORY SKILLS

A. Unwelcome Guests, Farm Rules
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B. De-escalating disputes
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C. Understanding the TB card
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III. ETIQUETTE
(Choose One of the following)

A. Attend Basic Pony Etiquette class
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B. Explain/Teach Event Etiquette.
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IV SKILL TRAINING

A. Groundwork

1. Whip Circle
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2 Lead & Rein Work
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3. Mouselook
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4. Advanced Whip Circle
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B. Carting/Saddle

1. Cross-country (directions on paved roads, across open country, over rough terrain, navigating sim crossings, and avoiding ban lines)
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2. Farm Trails (knowledge of whip commands, rules of the road, and various locations on the farm)
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C. Dressage (Teach one)

1. Silent (Standard or Travers)
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2. Flower (Classic OR Standard)
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D. Standard Competition Skills

1. One basic slalom course
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2. One basic Barrel course
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3. One basic Steeple
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V. ROLEPLAY
(One required, both encouraged)

1. Attend RP Class (all 3 sessions)
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2 Extensive scene (Can be note-carded and submitted to an ST or SM for approval)
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ADVANCED SKILLS and SPECIALIZATIONS

DRESSAGE

1. Standard Flower
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2. Classic Flower
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3. Silent Dressage (ONLY if not covered in Basic)
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BLIND SKILLS (Teamwork skills)

1. Blind Steeple
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2. Blind Carting
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EVENT HOSTING

1. Attend an Event Hosting Class
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2. Assist in hosting an event (other than polo)
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3. Cover event etiquette, at an event.
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TRAINER TRAINING SKILLS
(for Senior Trainer Candidates)

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

1. Using Rezzers to rez and clear courses
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2. Resetting frozen Luv Ponyplay courses
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FARM SAFETY

1. Demonstrate or discuss how/when to do an abuse report, and explain management reporting requirements
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2. Recognizing potential griefers and preventing attacks
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MISCELLANEOUS SKILLS

1. Teach Active “listening” to de-escalate disputes
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2. Teach Orientation for new members
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3. Choose a “classroom” topic to teach trainers
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4. Teach trainees how to complete a TB Card
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