Level I Test - Print using File, Print option. 

 

UPDATE:  You may also copy and paste to editing software and e-mail to me at vicki@p5equestrian.com.  I can invoice you through Paypal upon receipt.

 

Name

Address

City, State, Zip

e-mail address

Phone (optional)

Age

Send check or money order, please do not send cash

Please print and send with $5.00 testing fee to:

 

Vicki Pitts

P5 Equestrian

8720 Hedden Road

Evansville, IN 47725

1.  Please identify the following items:  Simply place corresponding letter under item.

 ________________              ____________               ____________

   ___________                     ____________                       ___________         

 

A.  Curry comb

B.  Soft body brush

C.  Hard body brush

D.  Mane and tail comb

E.  Hoof Pick

F.  Finishing cloth

2.  True or false statements on mounting and dismounting.  Put a T beside the statements that are true and an F beside the statements that are false.

_____  Always mount on the horse's right side.

 

_____  Hold reins in your left hand while mounting.

 

_____  Face your horse's hindquarter's when mounting.

 

_____  To mount properly you do not need to use your stirrups.

 

_____  Mount quietly and sit down softly on your horse's back.

 

3.  Fill in the blanks with the proper word. 

Use the following words:  bridle, smooching, left, direction, halter,  whoa, right, direction, cluck,  footwear

Always lead a horse from it's ________________ side.  Horse should have on a __________________ or ______________________. 

Hold lead (or reins) about 4 inches from attachment to halter with ___________________ hand. 

Face the ___________________________ you want to go and lightly pull forward on the lead to encourage forward movement. 

You may also make a  _____________________ sound or ___________________ to help motivate the horse.  

Also, always wear appropriate  ________________________ such as cowboy boots or riding boots.

When you wish to stop, say _____________, and pull back until the horse stops. 

4.  True or false statements on correct position at the halt and walk.  Put a T beside the statements that are true and an F beside the statements that are false.

_____  While seated, your seat bones should be in contact with the seat of the saddle.

 

_____  Back should be rounded, elbows pointed outward, hands on your hips, while keeping your elbows straight.

 

_____  Eyes should be focused ahead in the direction of travel.

 

_____  Legs should be in front of body, so that heel is by your horse's shoulder.

 

_____  Heels lower than toe with the ball of the foot touching the stirrup.

5.  Circle the correct terms for the five natural aids.

head         eyes         nose         hips     voice         feet      tongue         hands         arms         knees     seat         legs        fingers

6.  Horse Parts.  Fill in with the appropriate letter from the list below.

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