LEARN MORE ABOUT

Yellow Level

LEARN MORE ABOUT

Yellow Level

Yellow Level is the second Learning Level

Yellow Level has two tracks: one in the Horsemanship curriculum and one in the HorseSense curriculum.

Mounted lessons in Yellow Level focus on control and confidence at the walk and trot/jog.

In unmounted lessons, students continue to learn horsey terminology along with some basic horse care skillsand to understand just how much there is to learn about keeping horses safe and healthy!

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Yellow Level horse and rider at a trot

What you can teach in Yellow Level?

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YELLOW LEVEL HORSESENSE

YELLOW LEVEL HORSESENSE

In Yellow HorseSense lessons, students continue to learn equine terminology, developing a strong fundamental understanding of horse care basics. 

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

We want our Yellow HorseSense students to gain the necessary skills to help around the barn – and learn to recognize a situation where they should ask for help.

You’ll find tips in this Boss Mares  post: Rainy Day Unmounted Lessons.

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

Yellow HorseSense prepares students for more detailed knowledge in upcoming Levels:

LEVELS TOPICS include blankets and boots, breeds and breed types, colors and markings, feeding and nutrition, ground handling, horse ID, tack, and vet and health care.

YELLOW LEVEL HORSEMANSHIP

YELLOW LEVEL HORSEMANSHIP

The Yellow Horsemanship Level is a beginner level, designed to build upon skills introduced in Red Level and give students the ability to ride confidently and securely at the trot or jog.

Our goal for Yellow Level students is for them to ride with reasonable accuracy and harmony at the trot, while developing a secure seat and confidence in their own ability.

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

You’ll find tips in this Boss Mares  post: 5 Goals for Teaching Yellow Horsemanship.

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

LEVELS TOPICS include conditioning, dressage, flatwork skills, gaits and movement, jumping skills, mounted safety, riding disciplines and tack.

Yellow Level introduces elementary flatwork concepts while emphasizing the importance of acquiring a strong foundation before cantering or jumping:

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YELLOW LEVEL HORSEMANSHIP OBJECTIVES

THE MOUNTED CURRICULUM

(scroll down to see the unmounted curriculum)

Overview of Yellow Horsemanship: The Yellow Horsemanship Level is a beginner level, designed to build upon skills introduced in Red Level and give students the ability to ride confidently and securely at the trot. Safety and accuracy is emphasized, as is the balanced seat required to advance to skills such as cantering and jumping.

YELLOW LEVEL HORSESENSE OBJECTIVES

THE UNMOUNTED CURRICULUM

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Overview of Yellow HorseSense: Student will refine leading and grooming skills; will learn to care for tack; to describe and measure horses; to apply protective boots and blankets; to identify elementary feeding principles and situations requiring veterinary care.

YELLOW LEVEL HORSEMANSHIP OBJECTIVES - WESTERN

THE MOUNTED CURRICULUM

(scroll down to see the unmounted curriculum)

Overview of Yellow Horsemanship: The Yellow Horsemanship Level is a beginner level, designed to build upon skills introduced in Red Level and give students the ability to ride confidently and securely at the jog. Safety and accuracy is emphasized, as is the balanced seat required to advance to skills such as riding at the lope.

YELLOW LEVEL HORSESENSE OBJECTIVES - WESTERN

THE UNMOUNTED CURRICULUM

(scroll up to see the mounted curriculum)

Overview of Yellow HorseSense: Student will refine leading and grooming skills; will learn to care for tack; to describe and measure horses; to apply protective boots and blankets; to identify elementary feeding principles and situations requiring veterinary care.

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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.