Horsekeeping Level #2 Red
Know and discuss safety rules in barn, arena, and pasture.
Know safe riding attire; demonstrate how to correctly fit a helmet.
Catch horse in stall and pasture, with safe technique.
Demonstrate safe leading from near side, both in barn and through doorways/gates.
Tie horse safely, using an effective quick-release knot.
Demonstrate basic grooming to prepare a horse for a ride.
Know names and functions of basic grooming tools.
Demonstrate picking out hooves safely, with knowledge of reasons for basic hoof care.
Know basic parts of the horse, to include: withers, poll, croup, hock, fetlock, etc.
Know basic parts and functions of saddle and bridle.
Know how to store tack correctly, and give at least two reasons for cleaning tack and equipment.
Know basic rules for feeding.
Be able to identify good and bad hay, grain, and water.
Demonstrate mucking and re-bedding a stall, cleaning stall thoroughly and efficiently.