Riding Levels 

Achievement Levels - to help encourage goals and to reward determination.  With the completion of each level the student will receive a large rosette ribbon corresponding in color to the level achieved.

The P5 Riding levels and curriculum are trademarked and the property of P5 Equestrian.

Level I – Purple

1. Groom and Tack up with little assistance 
2. Mount and dismount showing proper form, with/without mounting block
3. Lead horse on the ground
4. Correct position at the walk and halt
5. Correct position in 2-point position at walk
6. Able to perform a circle, and reverse at a walk
7. Name basic horse parts

Level II – Green

1. Correct position at jog/trot
2. Correct position at long trot /posting trot changing diagonals when required
3. Show correct technique backing horse
4. Able to perform a circle, and reverse at a jog/trot
5. Jog/trot figure 8
6. Lope/canter
7. Name parts of tack

Level III – Black

1. Groom and tack up independently (smaller students may have help with saddle)
2. Jog/trot serpentine
3. Canter on both leads
4. Turn on the haunches
5. Lengthen and shorten stride at jog/trot
6. Correct position in 2-point at jog/trot
7. Demonstrate correct method of leg wrapping

Level IV – Yellow

1. Walk, trot over poles
2. Negotiate a back-thru trail obstacle
3. Ride without stirrups
4. Perform simple horsemanship/equitation pattern
5. Lengthen and shorten stride at lope/canter
6. Demonstrate correct position in showmanship at halter
7. Identify different bits and their uses

Level V – Red

1. Lope/canter figure 8 with simple or flying lead changes
2. Side pass
3. Turn on the forehand
4. Negotiate a gate on horseback
5. Perform shoulder in and shoulder out at walk and trot
6. Perform a simple showmanship at halter pattern
7. Explain 6 illnesses of the horse

Extreme Equestrian Level - Blue   

1. Serpentine at lope/canter with flying or simple lead changes
2. Two-track at walk and trot
3. Perform advanced horsemanship/equitation pattern
4. Side pass over a pole
5. Canter over ground pole
6. Demonstrate proper emergency stopping rein
7. Name the 5 natural aids and the 5 rein aids

After the completion of all riding levels the student is ready for competition and can enjoy a lifetime of involvement with horses.  Refinement and excellence through continuing education at P5 is recommended.

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