Level III Record Sheet
4-H MEMBER'S NAME ______________________
HORSE'S NAME _____________________________
(Horse must be the members 4-H project horse and be identified on a current ID sheet.)
The 4-H member qualifying for this level should know and be using the
basics covered in previous levels. He or she should demonstrate
abilities in handling horses that clearly show competence gained in
actually performing more advanced work based upon the basic points
learned. Response and willingness of the horse to the rider's commands
will have bearing on judging the rider's qualifications. At this stage
the members should understand the techniques of gaits, feeding, aging a
horse and disease factors. In order to pass Level III, the 4-H'er must
show proficiency and confidence in ALL portions of the test: written,
demonstration, written report and skills. Once a section has been
passed, it need not be repeated. However, if a member fails to pass a
section of the levels test, that entire-section must be repeated (i.e.,
retake the written exam or retake the entire Skills Test).
Each section may be repeated as many times as necessary for
successful completion. NOTE: The entire riding portion of Level III
must be done with a single horse and be ridden with one hand on the
reins | Western riders) or two-handed (English riders). Exception:
Horses 4 years old or younger, if ridden with a snaffle bit or bosal as
described in the Nebraska 4-H Horse Show and Judging Guide, may be
ridden two-handed.
The horse used for the Skills Test should be 3 years old or older.
I. Club Demonstration
a. Give a club demonstration on any of the subjects listed on page 22 of the manual. (Demonstration should be completed prior to the Written and Skills Test . Suggested length: 10-20 minutes) NOTE: A different demonstration must be done for each horsemanship level.
Topic of demonstration _________________
Date ____________ Leaders signature ______________________
II. Written Report
a. A written report (minimum of 2 pages) oh how the horse responded to training in preparation for the Level III Skills Test . If any difficulties were encountered in any one or more of the maneuvers, tell what they were and what was done to correct them. (Report is due on or before the day of the riding test.)
Written report in _________________
Date _____________ Leaders signature ___________________
III. Feeds Chart
a. Develop a table to demonstrate balancing a ration for your horse. List fed, amounts, horse's requirements, nutrients lacking or oversupplied and evaluating costs.
- What feeding grain forage/lb.
- Required (table 1 or 2 page 17)
- Cost feed/Day/Month
Table turned in _______________
Date ________ Leaders signature _____________________________
IV. Health Care Paper
a. A paper (minimum of 2 pages] on common parasites and diseases and
how to control both. Set up a disease and parasite prevention program
with your veterinarian and summarize your program in your paper. You
should include dates, vaccines, de-wormers, methods, of administration,
etc.
Paper turned in _________________
Date _________________ Leader's signature_______________________________
V. Written Examination
(Individuals who administer the exam should realize some youth may have special needs and should use their judgment on the method of administration.)
a. A written examination must be completed with a minimum grade of
80 percent. This examination is available through your Extension office
and/or club leader.
Written exam grade _________________
Date _________________ Leader's signature_______________________________
VI. Skills Test
a. A Skills Test
demonstrating the 4-H'ers proficiency of horsemanship, horse handling,
horse gaits and care must be completed. The 4-H'er must complete each
and every portion of the Skills Test to pass the Horseman level.
Skills Test successfully completed ________________________
Date _________________ Tester's signature _________________________
Based on this examination, the above 4-H member (has) (has not) passed the Horseman Level III.
Date _________________ Examiner ________________________
