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Equine Citizenship Test
Each station is worth points towards the maximum amount allowable 100. You may earn up to the maximum points for each station towards a pass (60 points or higher) or fail (59 and below) grade.
Maximum | Points Earned | Skill | Description/Standard |
| 5 | Walking in Hand | Horse/Burro must walk beside handler on loose lead. Must not pull or Lag too far behind. | |
| 10 | Walk through gate | Horse/Burro must walk in and out of gate without rushing, bolting or dragging handler. They must precede the handler through the gate while handler holds gate open. | |
| 10 | Being sprayed with fly spray | Using spray bottle with water in it the handler must apply the fly spray while the horse remains quiet. | |
| 5 | Clipping | Horse/Burro must allow the clippers to touch bridle path or legs and remain quiet. | |
| 15 | Loading in and out of trailer | Horse/Burro must load into and out of trailer in quiet, safe manner. Handler may load in whatever manner they “normally” use. | |
| 15 | Picking up all 4 feet | Horse/Burro must allow handler to pick up and handle all 4 feet. Must stand quietly and not move away or strike out at handler. | |
| 10 | Allow teeth and mouth to be examined | Allows handler to show teeth to judge. Must stand quietly and not pull away | |
| 5 | Touching ears, eyes body etc | Horse/Burro must allow handler to touch all over the body. Should not strike out or pin ears or show any aggressive behavior | |
| 5 | Remove and replace halter | Horse/Burro must stand while halter is taken off and put back on
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| 5 | Strangers | Person walks towards Horse/Burro at brisk pace. Horse/Burro may show interest in person but should not shy away or get agitated. | |
| 5 | Pass off | Handler passes horse/burro to another person and walks away. Horse/Burro should remain calm and not pull towards first handler. | |
5 | Yield Hindquarters and Shoulders | Handler moves front and hindquarters of horse/burro using the least amount of pressure needed.
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