2. Perform USEF Training level test 1 with a score of 50% or better Test may be read for student
Test will be judged using USDF guidelines for horse and rider, including accuracy of movements, quality of gaits, riders seat and hands and use of the aids

3. Canter a figure of 8 with a simple change of lead through the walk and trot
Circles should be twenty meters. Circles should be round. Horse’s pace should be even, horse should show bend through the head and neck. Change of direction should show a change of bend, and the horse should trot only a few strides if at all when changing leads. Figure eight will start from the halt through the walk and finish with a halt through the walk.

4. Leg Yield at the walk and trot on the long side
The leg yield should be demonstrated with correct placement and use of rider’s leg. Horse should remain correctly bent and facing in the direction the leg yield was started (ie. not turn and walk diagonally to the wall). Horse should maintain forward momentum while yielding from the leg. Rider should explain that the horses legs should cross in a correct leg yield, The horses legs should cross when the rider leg yields.

5. Rein back
At a halt, squeeze with calf as if to ask your horse to walk all the while holding a closed hand. As the horse takes a step backward, relax your legs to allow horse to back up.

6. Jump a series of small bounces
Jumps to be set at 18-inch, rider should show correct position as well as correct closing over the jumps, and correct use of aids to control horse. Jump a course of 2-foot jumps with some trotting and some cantering simple changes of lead ok.

Rider to demonstrate control over their horse, ride to and from the fences straight with an even pace, without extreme speed. Horse should show even, correct distances to the jumps. Rider should demonstrate correct equitation, both between and over the jumps.

7. Student will perform two maintenance activities.
One activity will be of the examiners choice, and one will be of the rider’s choice. Grooming activities include mane pulling, tail washing, clipping muzzles, bridle path, legs, etc.

8. Be able to perform all previous level tests on an unfamiliar horse.
Rider should be able to perform any of the previous riding elements completely and correctly on a horse of the examiner’s choice.

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