Green Level - Checklist

Checklist of objectives for Green Level Horsemanship (Mounted)

Ribbon 1

  1. Discuss procedure for warm up, cool down, with consideration of weather, footing, fitness level of horse.

  2. Demonstrate the following maneuvers:

    -- Rating speed at walk and trot

    -- Large circle at canter

    -- Change of direction with simple change at canter

  3. Ride at the canter on the rail in both directions, demonstrating both light and full seat.

  4. Demonstrate awareness of leads.

  5. Ride at the trot for a minimum of five minutes without stirrups, alternating posting and sitting.

  6. Drop stirrups and pick up again, without looking down, at the trot.

  7. Ride in 2-point at the canter, on the flat and over a single ground pole.

  8. Trot over a grid of trot poles with reins knotted and arms outstretched.

  9. Ride ground pole course at the trot with smooth turns, good approaches, correct diagonals.

  10. Jump a single crossrail, not to exceed 18”.

  11. Ride bareback confidently at the walk and trot, balancing independently of hands.

  12. Has completed one clinics this calendar year

  13. Has complete one horse show in this calendar year

Checklist of objectives for Green Level Horsemanship (Unmounted)

Ribbon 2

  1. Fit a saddle, bridle (including bit), girth and halter to a horse.

  2. Identify items in equine first aid kit, giving reasons for each item’s use.

  3. Apply a stable bandage.

  4. Name five breeds in each of the following categories: sporthorse, draft, gaited, pony, color breeds.

  5. Discuss safe trail riding practices, including appropriate tack and equipment.

  6. Discuss basic conditioning for horse and rider.

  7. Know signs of a hoof needing trimming or shoeing.

  8. Know basic stall and pasture management practices to keep horse safe and happy, to include:

    -- Provision for water, forage

    -- Shelter and living arrangements

    -- Fly and manure management

    -- Seasonal considerations

  9. Create a simple calendar showing routine care needed for horse, to include immunizations, shoeing or trimming, deworming, dental care and Coggins test.

  10. Know how to correctly clean and polish boots