Worksheets || HorseSense Learning Levels

Hoofn’ It Worksheet – Blue Level HorseSense

Use this illustrated worksheet for unmounted lessons that help Blue Level HorseSense students understand why keeping a horse’s feet comfortable and balanced is a team eﬀort between owner and hoof care professional.

Training Talk Worksheet – White Level

Like most things in the horse world, training involves learning some new vocabulary! Use this printable worksheet for White Level unmounted HorseCentered groundwork lessons that help students understand terminology often used by trainers and equine behaviorists, with terms commonly used in ground-training and operant conditioning. The PDF file includes an illustrated 2-page worksheet and an … Read more

Worksheet – Yellow Level HorseSense – Horse Colors

Use this simple worksheet to help your Yellow Level Horsemanship students learn arena letters, for both small and large dressage arenas.

Unsoundnesses Worksheet – Blue Level

Use this illustrated worksheet for unmounted lessons that help Blue Level HorseSense students identify the most common equine unsoundnesses. Simple one-page worksheet asks students to match terms with images of unsoundnesses – and to explain what they should do if they discover heat, swelling or a hard lump on a horse’s leg. Includes an answer … Read more

Horse First Worksheet – White Level

Good training starts with making sure all of the horse’s needs are met. Use this printable worksheet for unmounted HorseCentered groundwork lessons that help students understand how a horse’s evironment affects his behavior. White Level introduces the concept of a species-appropriate environment, and encourages students to identify environmental factors that could influence a horse’s training. … Read more

Bits and Bitting Worksheet – Blue Level

Use this illustrated worksheet for unmounted lessons that help Blue Level students understand the action and usage of different English and Western bits. Gives students correct terminology to explain how snaffles and leveraged bits apply pressure on the horse’s mouth and head, with an overview of commonly used bits.

Equitation Evaluation Worksheet

This simple one-page worksheet is a great tool to help students in mounted beginner lessons learn how to evaluate their equitation. Prompts for discussion of balance and alignment include the things they do well, the areas that need work, and their goals for improvement.

Learning Theory Worksheet – Pink Level

Worksheet pink level equine learning theory

Use this printable worksheet for HorseCentered groundwork lessons that help students understand operant conditioning theory for horse training.

Horse Breeds Worksheet – Yellow HorseSense

Use this worksheet for unmounted lessons that help beginner students learn to identify basic horse breeds. Includes an answer key.

Horse Sports Worksheet – Green HorseSense

Use this illustrated worksheet to give your Green Level students an introduction to the most popular English and Western equestrian sports.

Breed Barn Worksheet – Green HorseSense

Use this simple fill-in-the-blank worksheet to help Green Level HorseSense students in unmounted lessons learn to categorize popular horse breeds by breed type – and to discuss breed characteristics and suitability for different purposes!

About Learning Levels Resource Types

Get a quick overview of the different Learning Levels Resource Types – lesson plans, study guides, worksheets, games, flashcards, etc. – you can use to enhance your mounted or unmounted equine lesson program.

Should I Call the Vet Worksheet – Yellow HorseSense

Worksheet yellowhs should i call the vet

Use this worksheet for unmounted lessons that help beginner Yellow Level HorseSense students learn to identify symptoms of equine distress that require a call to the vet – and other issues they can learn to handle themselves.

Colic Worksheet – Yellow HorseSense

Use this worksheet for unmounted lessons that help beginner Yellow Level HorseSense students learn to how to recognize the symptoms of equine colic.

Vital Signs Worksheet Set – Yellow-Green HorseSense

Use this progressive worksheet set for unmounted lessons that help Yellow and Green Level students learn to how to measure a horse’s vital signs. Includes an answer key.

Change of Rein – Poster Set

Two printable posters for your barn aisle that show beginner riders how to change direction at the walk and change diagonals at the posting trot. Also makes a great handout for horse camps and lessons.

Gaits and Movement Worksheet – Blue Level

Use this illustrated worksheet for unmounted lessons that help Blue Level students recognize and understand equine gaits and movement. Covers footfall patterns, leads, faulty movement, signs of lameness, and unique gaits of specific breeds.

Horse Height Worksheet – Yellow HorseSense

Use this worksheet for unmounted lessons that help beginner students learn to how to measure the height of a horse or pony – including the horses in your barn! Includes an answer key.

Seasonal Care Worksheet – Green HorseSense

Use this colorful worksheet to help Green Level HorseSense students in unmounted lessons learn about seasonal care for horses. Each season has a page that highlights a horse’s needs with short-answer, fill-in-the-blank, or true-false questions.

Horse Talk Worksheet – Red HorseSense

Help your Red Level beginner students begin to recognize and understand equine behavior with this worksheet for unmounted lessons. Printable PDF provides introduction to equine stress signals and basic prey animal reactions. Also includes an answer key.