Horsemanship Level #6 Orange
- Demonstrate self-directed, progressive warm-up routine.
- Maintain appropriate light contact, demonstrating long rein and loose rein when asked.
- Demonstrate the following maneuvers:
- Turn on the forehand
- Turn on the haunches
- Figure-8 at lope
- Serpentine at lope
- Demonstrate ring figures at all three gaits, with awareness of bend and balance.
- Ride ring figures at the walk, jog and lope without stirrups.
- Be able to drop and pick up stirrups at all gaits without looking down.
- Ride the hand gallop.
- Demonstrate balanced light seat appropriate for galloping, at the walk, jog, and lope.
- Lope over grid of 3 or more poles, with and without reins and/or stirrups.
- Jump a course of ground poles at the lope, with smooth turns, good approaches and correct leads.
- Jump a single 18” cross-rail.
- Ride in the open in a group, maintaining control.
- Complete a trail ride of one hour or more.
Most students who pursue riding for a few years are able to achieve an Orange Level ribbon. They should emerge from this level with confidence and competence in basic riding skills, including a secure base of support on the flat and over simple poles and obstacles, working toward the ability to ride with a soft connection achieved through an independent seat. This allows them to ride happily on a trained horse, and participate in lower-level shows and events.