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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude></noinclude>Have the Horsemanship honor.
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude></noinclude>Label on an outline drawing of a horse or point out on a live horse a minimum of 30 different parts of a horse.
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<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude></noinclude>Demonstrate and explain how to care for tack.
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude></noinclude>Demonstrate and explain how to catch and halter a horse safely.
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude></noinclude>Demonstrate and explain how to tie a horse safely with a manger knot and with a bowline knot using the correct length of rope and tying at the correct height from the ground.
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<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude></noinclude>Demonstrate and explain how to correctly saddle and bridle a horse and adjust stirrup length.
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<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude></noinclude>Demonstrate the correct positions while riding at a trot/jog including circles and reverses:
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:<b>a. <section begin=req7a /><noinclude></noinclude>Sitting
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:<b>b. <section begin=req7b /><noinclude></noinclude>Standing
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:<b>c. <section begin=req7c /><noinclude></noinclude>Posting
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<b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude></noinclude>Safely demonstrate an emergency dismount.
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<b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude></noinclude>Ride on a trail for a total of 7 cumulative hours, following all safety rules and using correct position.
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<b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude></noinclude>Demonstrate and explain how to use a hoof pick.
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<b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude></noinclude>Demonstrate proper method to turn out a horse.
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<b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude></noinclude>Identify a minimum of 8 common horse colors, 5 common face markings, and 5 common leg markings.
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<b>13. <section begin=req13 /><noinclude></noinclude>Demonstrate and explain correct spacing, reversing direction and passing other riders in an arena setting at the walk with at least one other rider, following all safety rules.
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<b>14. <section begin=req14 /><noinclude></noinclude>Negotiate a simple three element trail obstacle course set up on level ground riding at a walk. Choose from the following:
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:<b>a. <section begin=req14a /><noinclude></noinclude>Step over log or pole, maximum height of 16 inches (40.6 cm).
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:<b>b. <section begin=req14b /><noinclude></noinclude>Pass between 2 barrels or bales of hay spaced 45 inches (1.1 meters) apart.
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:<b>c. <section begin=req14c /><noinclude></noinclude>Zigzag between poles set at 12-foot (3.6 meters) intervals.
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:<b>d. <section begin=req14d /><noinclude></noinclude>Walk into a large hey-hole, 15-foot (4.6 meters) circle, turn and exit without stepping on or crossing any borderline.
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<b>15. <section begin=req15 /><noinclude></noinclude>Know how to cool down and care for a horse after a demanding ride.
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