How are two D ratings conducted for a candidate in one day?
Candidates may take two D level tests in one day (D1 and D2, or D2 and D3). The candidate and rater must have copies of the Test Sheets for both levels and all components of both tests must be tested. The Horse Knowledge (HK) sections of both levels will be tested first, with the lower rating tested before the higher rating level. The Horse Management (HM) sections will be tested next, with the lower rating tested before the higher rating level. The Safety Check (SC) portion is then tested. If at least 75% of the HK and HM questions and 100% of the SC questions are passed, the Riding (R) portion is then tested, with the lower level riding on the flat rating tested before the higher level riding on the flat, then the lower level jumping/non-jumping rating/trail tested before the higher level jumping/non-jumping rating/trail, then the lower level riding in the open is tested before the higher level riding in the open is tested.
