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Orange Level

LEARN MORE ABOUT

Orange Level

Orange Level is the fifth Learning Level

Orange Level has two tracks: one in the mounted Horsemanship curriculum and one in the unmounted HorseSense curriculum.

In mounted Horsemanship lessons, Orange Level asks students to perform simple flatwork and gymnastic exercises with and without stirrups, while developing confidence and balance at the canter in the arena and in the open.

Unmounted Orange HorseSense students will begin to put the horse first in their training, stable management, and health care practices, allowing them to work comfortably in most barns and as a novice horse owner or lessee with experienced mentorship.

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What you can teach in Orange Level?

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ORANGE LEVEL HORSESENSE

ORANGE HORSESENSE

In Orange Level HorseSense, students begin to look at the big picture of equine management, learning to think like a horse and consider the long-term effects of feeding, training and health care practices.

They will also be able to relate the horsemanship principles they practice in riding lessons to their understanding of equine behavior and physiology.

The Orange Level HorseSense Study Guide is the “textbook” for this Level, giving students helpful information for every objective.

There are several Orange HS objectives that require students to do some  simple arithmetic —you’ll find tips for help students with math anxiety in this Boss Mares post: Math Phobia: Teaching the “M word” in Horseback Riding Lessons.

Orange Level student longeing a horse

The lessons taught in Orange Level HorseSense are appropriate for...

LEVELS TOPICS include bandaging, breeds and breed types, conditioning, conformation, dental care, equine behavior, feeding and nutrition, grooming, ground handling, hoof care, jumping skills, vet and health care.

The knowledge gained in Orange Level allows students to make sound decisions designed to keep their horses healthy and happy:

ORANGE LEVEL HORSEMANSHIP

ORANGE LEVEL HORSEMANSHIP

Most students who pursue riding for a few years are able to achieve an Orange Horsemanship ribbon. They should emerge from this level with confidence and competence in basic riding skills, including a secure base of support on the flat and over simple poles and obstacles, working toward the ability to ride with a soft contact achieved through an independent seat.

This allows them to ride happily on a trained horse, and participate in lower-level shows and events.

The Orange Level Horsemanship Study Guide is the “textbook” for this Level, giving students detailed information for every objective. (Version for Western riding is in the Pipeline!)

You’ll find tips for teaching Orange Level in this Boss Mares post: 5 Secret Goals for Teaching Orange Level Horsemanship.

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Orange Level is appropriate for teaching students in group or private riding lessons who...

LEVELS TOPICS include flatwork skills, gaits and movement, jumping skills, cross-country, and mounted safety.

Orange Horsemanship gives students the ability to ride with balance and accuracy on the flat and in the open:

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ORANGE LEVEL HORSEMANSHIP OBJECTIVES

THE MOUNTED CURRICULUM

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Overview of Orange Horsemanship:  The Orange Horsemanship Level is an intermediate level, designed to give students the ability to ride with balance and accuracy on the flat and over fences. Orange Level students should achieve enough competency to safely participate in mounted activities outside of lessons, while gaining appreciation for flatwork and equitation and an increased consideration for their horse.

ORANGE LEVEL HORSESENSE OBJECTIVES

THE UNMOUNTED CURRICULUM

(scroll up to see the mounted curriculum)

Overview of Orange HorseSense: Student will be able to demonstrate safe longeing and an understanding of gaits and distances; to evaluate basic conformation points; to plan conditioning schedules and relate horse’s work and condition to feed rations; to continue expanding knowledge of stable management and veterinary care; to begin relating equine behavior to human management practices.

ORANGE LEVEL HORSEMANSHIP OBJECTIVES - WESTERN

THE MOUNTED CURRICULUM

(scroll down to see the unmounted curriculum)

Overview of Orange Horsemanship:  The Orange Horsemanship Level is an intermediate level, designed to give students the ability to ride with balance and accuracy on the flat and in the open. Orange Level students should achieve enough competency to safely participate in mounted activities outside of lessons, while gaining appreciation for flatwork and equitation and an increased consideration for their horse.

ORANGE LEVEL HORSESENSE OBJECTIVES - WESTERN

THE UNMOUNTED CURRICULUM

(scroll up to see the mounted curriculum)

Overview of Orange HorseSense: Student will be able to demonstrate safe longeing and an understanding of gaits and distances; to evaluate basic conformation points; to plan conditioning schedules and relate horse’s work and condition to feed rations; to continue expanding knowledge of stable management and veterinary care; to begin relating equine behavior to human management practices.

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We’ve been blessed with many talented photographers over the years: students who voluntarily stood in sweltering/ freezing arenas, capturing lifelong memories of lessons, camps and shows. We’re grateful to all of them!

One former student, Delaney Witbrod, is now a professional photographer with a gift for animal portraits – see more of her fine work here. We’re also grateful for photos of Western riding donated by LLPro instructors – particularly Bit of Pleasure Horse School and Joyful Hearts Photography!

You’ll find illustrations throughout our online courses and printed materials graciously donated by our friend Rhonda Hagy. Evan Surrusco contributes additional illustrations and handles most of our photo processing. Contact us for information about their work.