SHEDU FUNDAMENTAL TRAINING
Official Survival Tests
SPHYNX COAT CATS MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THIS TRAINING
Survival test is a bit different from the previous training sections.
There are prerequisites before a cat will be considered for this training due to the intense nature of the discipline.
Survival test discipline is at it's core a military training for shedus that was turned into a sport. A very exciting yet demanding one. Survival test is an ultimate trial for the cat and the rider as a team and as individuals.
A cat must yield to their handler’s commands while knowing how to use their body properly. They must traverse large expanses and overcome difficult obstacles. All of this must be done with a keen willingness and fast pace even when the handler is not on the cat’s back.
Benefit: Cancel the initial rolls for falls, fatal and serious injuries and refusals in Survival competitions. “Know your cat” section will give additional points in some of the Survival competitions.
Conditions:
IMPORTANT! SPHYNX COAT CATS MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THIS TRAINING
IMPORTANT! This specialization can be unlocked only after finishing the following SFT specializations:
At least one of the following:
A - Competitive Dressage SFT
B - Western Dressage,
C - Cattle Work
D - Working Trails
OFFICIAL SURVIVAL TEST TASKS:
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Getting your cat desensitized to weird objects.
Getting your cat used to aggressive/loud crowd.
Getting your cat used to military gear/tack.
Teach your cat to walk with you with no leash or halter.
**Cat must be able to stop on command and continue the movement when neededTeach your cat to follow your different voice command at distance.
Teach your cat to pull you on skis.
Teach cat to walk log and take obstacles on your command.
Teach cat to carry heavy weight of special gear with full bags.
Desensitize cat to sounds of gunshots.
Learn how to get onto your cat without help of stirrups.
Ride your cat bareback.
SURVIVAL TEST - KNOW YOUR CAT:
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Time of the day: (3 images total)
Dusk /Dawn
Night/late evening
Day
Weather: (6 images total)
Snow
Storm
Sunny hot weather
Sand storms
Heavy rain
Heavy mist
Climates: (5 images total)
Desert
Jungle
Swamp
Mountains
Tundra
BENEFITS & REQUIREMENTS
These sets of prompts are not mandatory to participate in Shedu events. However, if completed, they will give your cat noticeable benefits:
Each completed set linked to a specific discipline will cancel out the roll for the following hazards of shows in that specific discipline:
Initial roll for buck offs **
Initial roll for falls **
Initial roll for fatal and serious injuries **
Initial roll for refusals **
** Initial roll is the mandatory roll that will take place at an official event. A completed SFT makes sure your team will pass those. However in some competitions or disciplines there are additional rolls for mishaps. SFTs will not protect from those. You will need to acquire special gear and/or make proper choices to avoid those.
MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS
Literature: 450 words per task (In English or Russian language)
Art: Clean coloured sketch/ 50% + body/ Handler (50%+ visible)*/ BG + other elements if required by the particular task.
The shedu anatomy should meet the standard level according to the AP chart to qualify for these prompts.
Cats must not be yonger than 3 years of age!
You can place up to 5 teams of handler and cat in one training picture.
TACK on Shedus is required. Tack requirements may vary from prompt to prompt. Full tack that should be used is survival tack. (Colours and shapes of elements may vary)
HOW TO SUBMIT COMPLETED TRAININGS
Gather your entries and comment to this LOG :
Don`t forget to link the references of the handler and the Shedu being trained!