AVA Horsemanship
Horsecare Leadership
AVA Horsemanship
Horsecare Leadership
Standards of Proficiency For Horsemanship Levels 1
HP Level 1 Horse Management Standards/Expectations
Candidates should be able to demonstrate simple skills; (if necessary assistance is allowable), and understand the basic reasons of the everyday care and knowledge routinely used for his or her vaulting horse. Each candidate’s knowledge will vary widely depending on age and experience.
Horse Parts, Breeds and General Knowledge
Conformation, Gaits, and Lameness
Feet and Shoeing
Health Care and Veterinary Knowledge
Conditioning and Nutrition
Stable Management
Turnout and Tack
Travel Safety and Bandaging
Groundwork and Lungeing
Vaulting Sport Knowledge