Orange Level - Checklist

Checklist of objectives for Orange Level Horsemanship (Mounted)

Ribbon 1

  1. Demonstrate self-directed, progressive warm-up for flatwork and jumping.

  2. Maintain light contact on the flat, demonstrating long and loose rein when asked.

  3. Demonstrate the following maneuvers:

    -- Turn on the forehand

    -- Sitting trot

    -- Figure-8 at canter

  4. Demonstrate ring figures at all three gaits, with awareness of bend and balance.

  5. Ride ring figures at the walk, trot and canter without stirrups.

  6. Be able to drop and pick up stirrups at all gaits without looking down.

  7. Jump a course (minimum 6 fences) at 2’, at the canter, with smooth turns, good approaches and correct leads.

  8. Ride in the open in a group, at walk, trot and canter, maintaining control.

  9. Demonstrate a galloping position at the walk, trot, and canter.

  10. Has completed two clinics this calendar year

  11. Has complete three horse show in this calendar year

Checklist of objectives for Orange Level Horsemanship (Unmounted)

Ribbon 2

  1. Know elementary concepts of equine behavior theory and relate them to 1) riding and training practices, and 2) stable management practices.

  1. Longe a quiet horse for exercise, showing safe technique and consideration of the horse.

  2. Set walk, trot, and canter poles for a selection of three different-sized horses.

  3. Build a simple gymnastic grid for an average 15.2hh horse.

  4. Discuss different types and reasons for clipping.

  5. Evaluate a horse’s conformation, listing both good and bad points.

  6. Know basic conformation traits specific to the following breeds: Arabian, Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Andalusian. Relate to suitability for specific disciplines.

  7. Know stable vices, causes and possible remedies.

  8. Discuss equine dental structure and the need for routine dental care.

  9. Know specific immunizations needed for local area and at what frequency.

  10. Wrap a hoof.

  11. Discuss correct measurement of feed and suitable feed rations for horses in light, moderate, and hard work; including considerations such as conditioning, injury and/or illness.

  12. Identify parts of the horse’s digestive system.

  13. Identify different types of grains, hays, and supplements.

  14. Create an eight-week conditioning schedule to prepare a horse and rider for a strenuous activity (i.e., horse trial, show jumping competition, fox hunt, etc.).