<p> FAIRHORSEMANSHIP CHALLENGES Test#2 (2015) for starter level: Horse agility & training</p><p>TASK SCORES 1 Upward transition from halt to walk: Accuracy: …/5 From the halt, the handler asks the horse to walk Cues and responses: …/5 with him toward the 2nd task. Reinforcement: …/5 Horse’s well-being: …/5 Requirements: 2nd task must be at least 5m away from the starting point. The horse can walk at shoulder level or slight behind. </p><p>For maximum score: Horse should walk as soon as requested, not over take the handler, and walk calmly and willingly. JUDGE’S COMMENTS …</p><p>TASK SCORES 2 Foot targeting: The hoop. Accuracy: …/5 Handler asks the horse to step and stand inside a Cues and responses: …/5 hula hoop. Reinforcement: …/5 Horse’s well-being: …/5 Requirements: The horse must have his two front feet inside the hula hoop. </p><p>For maximum score: Horse should be making the conscious decision of stepping inside the hoop rather than being “accidently” cued to halt on the target. Horse should stand perfectly still for 5seconds. JUDGE’S COMMENTS …</p><p>TASK SCORES 3 Touch acceptance: Accuracy: …/5 While the horse stands still on the foot target. The Cues and responses: …/5 handler passes his hand over the following body Reinforcement: …/5 parts: neck, back, tail, legs (1 front leg and 1 back Horse’s well-being: …/5 leg).</p><p>For maximum score: Horse should stand still and be comfortable with being touched. JUDGE’S COMMENTS …</p><p>TASK SCORES 4 Weaving: Accuracy: …/5 Handler asks the horse to weave around 4 markers at Cues and responses: …/5 walk using a handheld target. Reinforcement: …/5 Horse’s well-being: …/5 Requirements: Markers must not be more than 4meters apart and must be placed on a straight line. Handler MUST use a handheld target. Handler can stop at anytime to reinforce the horse but must stays on one side of the markers at all time.</p><p>For maximum score: Horse should follow the target around the marker at a calm walk. JUDGE’S COMMENTS …</p><p>TASK SCORES 5 Poles: Accuracy: …/5 Handler asks the horse to walk over 3poles. Cues and responses: …/5 Reinforcement: …/5 Requirements: Handler shouldn’t walk over the Horse’s well-being: …/5 poles. Only the horse.</p><p>For maximum score: Horse should was over the middle of the poles smoothly. Horse should not touch any of the poles. JUDGE’S COMMENTS …</p><p>TASK SCORES 6 Stationary target: Accuracy: …/5 Handler sends the horse away to a stationary target. Cues and responses: …/5 Reinforcement: …/5 Requirements: Handler must stops at least 5steps Horse’s well-being: …/5 away from the target and leave the horse go to the target by himself. Handler can join the horse once he touched the target.</p><p>For maximum score: Horse should touch the stationary as soon as asked and confidently. JUDGE’S COMMENTS …</p><p>Additional points removed: 0pts Additional points added: 0pts</p><p>Total Score: …/120pts Additional Comments:</p>