| 4-H Horsemanship Standards Study Guide - Levels 1 and 2 Horse Breeds, Conformation, and Movement |
What I need to learn:
Level 1:
- Name and locate at least 10 basic
parts of the horse, from the following list:
muzzle, cheek, forelock, throat latch,
mane, neck, withers, back, shoulder,
tail, knee, hock, fetlock, hoof
- Recognize the following colors: bay,
black, and chestnut
- Know the difference between a filly,
colt, mare, stallion, and gelding
Suggested Resources: Chapters 2 and
3 of Equine Science
Level 2:
- Name and locate at least 15 parts of
the horse from the following list: flank,
barrel, jaw, poll, elbow, stifle, forearm,
gaskin, cannon, pastern, coronet, loin,
croup, dock, point of hip, hearth girth
- Name and describe at least five
common markings, including three on
the head and two on the
leg
- Name at least four horse or pony
breeds
- Know the proper way and units for
measuring a horse
- Know at least one difference between
a pony and a horse
- Be able to recognize the following
colors and patterns: grey, palomino,
appaloosa, buckskin, and pinto
- Know how many beats are in a walk
and trot (jog)
Suggested Resources: Chapter 2,3, and
5 in Equine Science, Chapter 11 in
USPC Basics for Beginners, Chapter 2
in JMH: Level 1
Level 1:
- Name and locate at least 10 basic
parts of the horse, from the following list:
muzzle, cheek, forelock, throat latch,
mane, neck, withers, back, shoulder,
tail, knee, hock, fetlock, hoof
- Recognize the following colors: bay,
black, and chestnut
- Know the difference between a filly,
colt, mare, stallion, and gelding
Suggested Resources: Chapters 2 and
3 of Equine Science
Level 2:
- Name and locate at least 15 parts of
the horse from the following list: flank,
barrel, jaw, poll, elbow, stifle, forearm,
gaskin, cannon, pastern, coronet, loin,
croup, dock, point of hip, hearth girth
- Name and describe at least five
common markings, including three on
the head and two on the
leg
- Name at least four horse or pony
breeds
- Know the proper way and units for
measuring a horse
- Know at least one difference between
a pony and a horse
- Be able to recognize the following
colors and patterns: grey, palomino,
appaloosa, buckskin, and pinto
- Know how many beats are in a walk
and trot (jog)
Suggested Resources: Chapter 2,3, and
5 in Equine Science, Chapter 11 in
USPC Basics for Beginners, Chapter 2
in JMH: Level 1
What I need to study:
Use these links to learn more about
horse breeds, conformation, and
movements:
Click here to learn about basic horse
colors
Click here to learn about head and face
markings
Click here to learn about horse and
pony breeds
Click here to learn about different coat
colors and patterns
Click here to learn about the basic
gaits (Powerpoint)
Click here to learn about the basic
gaits (pdf)
Read this study guide to learn age and
sex words, parts of a horse, more face
and leg markings, and how to measure
a horse
Use these links to learn more about
horse breeds, conformation, and
movements:
Click here to learn about basic horse
colors
Click here to learn about head and face
markings
Click here to learn about horse and
pony breeds
Click here to learn about different coat
colors and patterns
Click here to learn about the basic
gaits (Powerpoint)
Click here to learn about the basic
gaits (pdf)
Read this study guide to learn age and
sex words, parts of a horse, more face
and leg markings, and how to measure
a horse
