Level Two Riding Evaluation Form

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2
LEVEL
4-H Horsemanship Riding Skills Evaluation Sheet
(All Horses & Ponies Under Saddle)
Member’s Name (Last) ____________________________ (First) ________________________ (DOB) ________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________________
Club ___________________________________________County ______________________________________
Horse’s Name _____________________________________________ Date ______________________________
Examiners’ Comments
Pass or
Riding
Retest
2-1 Proficient in all Level 1 skills
R P E
2-2 Saddle & bridle horse—check fit and be able to make basic
R P E
adjustments. Properly adjust stirrups
2-3 Demonstrate proper fit, adjustment, and safety of equipment
R P E
2-4 Mount and dismount properly (may use mounting block)
R P E
2-5 Describe and discuss safely riding in a group
R P E
2-6 Use proper basic seat, leg, and body position with balance
R P E
2-7 Drop and regain stirrups while at a halt
R P E
2-8 Demonstrate proper use of reins; hand position and action
R P E
At a walk with control and proper position:
2-9 start and stop (gradual and balanced)
R P E
2-10 check and release (demonstrating control of horse)
R P E
2-11 turn while walking and walk in both directions
R P E
2-12 ride a circle both directions and do a figure 8
R P E
Demonstrate correct body position and upward transitions using
proper aids and maintaining an even pace:
2-13 walk to a jog/trot/slow gait
R P E
2-14 increase the jog/trot/slow gait
R P E
2-15 halt
R P E
At a jog ,trot, or slow gait with control and proper position:
2-16 start and stop (gradual and balanced)
R P E
2-17 check and release (demonstrating control of horse)
R P E
2-18 turn while jogging ,trotting slow gaiting both directions
R P E
2-19 ride a circle both directions and do a figure 8
R P E
2-20 Drop and regain stirrups while at a walk and jog, trot, slow gait
R P E
At a canter, lope, fast gait:
2-21 start and stop (gradual and balanced)
R P E
2-22 check and release (demonstrating control of horse)
R P E
2-23 turn while loping, cantering, fast gaiting and ride in
R P E
both directions
2-24 ride a circle both directions and do a figure 8
R P E
(simple lead change)
2-25 Show one simple lead change on straightaway
R P E
(not for gaited horses)
2-26 Show a gradual and balanced halt from all gaits
R P E
2-27 Back 4–5 steps in a straight line
R P E
2-28 Walk and jog, trot, slow gait over 3–4 logs/poles
R P E
2-29 Open and close gate while mounted or dismounted
R P E
2-30 Equipment, dress, overall poise, attitude, and confidence
R P E
Level 2 emphasizes building a solid foundation of horsemanship skills.
Last Revised Feb. 2014
Retain records for 3 years.
To pass this level, the 4-H member must have mastered each section of the test.
Mastery is considered to be receiving a score of P (passed) or E (exceeds requirements)
White Copy = Evaluators
Youth may be retested on individual skills not previously passed.
Yellow Copy = 4-H’ers
Pink Copy = Ext. Agents
Passed _________
Retest _________
Gold Copy = 4-H Leaders
EXAMINER’S SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________

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