Horse Management Expectations:

D1: The candidate is a beginning-level horse manager, willing to learn the simple routine necessary for safe handling of quiet, well-trained horses. His or her knowledge will vary widely depending on age, educational level, and experience.

D2: The candidate should be able to demonstrate simple skills, with assistance if necessary, and should understand the basic reasons for the everyday routines of caring for his or her own mount.

D3: The candidate should be able to demonstrate simple skills without assistance, and to discuss care of mount, using common horse terms.