Yellow Level - Checklist

Checklist of objectives for Yellow Level Horsemanship (Mounted)

Ribbon 1

  1. Tack and untack independently, in twenty minutes or less.

  2. Adjust stirrups and girth while mounted.

  3. Ride smooth walk-trot transitions, maintaining balanced position.

  4. Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of posting diagonals.

  5. Demonstrate the following maneuvers at walk and trot:

    -- Large circle

    -- Figure-8

    -- Serpentine

    -- Half circle, half-turn and diagonal with change of posting diagonal

  6. Ride at walk and trot without stirrups.

  7. Drop stirrups and pick up again, without looking down, at the walk.

  8. Ride posting and sitting trot without stirrups, once around arena.

  9. Ride grid of trot poles, demonstrating secure jumping position.

  10. Ride a ground pole course at the trot with opening and closing circles, good approaches.

Checklist of objectives for Yellow Level Horsemanship (Unmounted)

Ribbon 2

  1. Jog horse in hand, with safe technique, as though jogging for soundness.

  2. Blanket and remove blanket from horse safely.

  3. Correctly apply splint boots, bell boots. Know what each is used for and which vital areas are protected.

  4. Clean and condition a saddle, bridle, and girth, knowing reasons for each step.

  5. Reassemble saddle and bridle without assistance.

  6. Care for a horse after a workout, to include:

    -- Cooling out

    -- Thorough grooming and post-ride inspection

    -- Appropriate feeding and watering

  7. Know normal TPR range for a horse and discuss how to take TPR.

  8. Know basic colors and markings.

  9. Know basic types and breeds of the horse.

  10. Know how to measure a horse for height.

  11. Know reasons for basic feeding principles, to include discussion of roughage and concentrates.

  12. Know signs of colic and action to take.

  13. Know which injuries can be handled with minor treatment and which need veterinary attention.