How is the Horse Knowledge (HK) section of the rating conducted?
The Horse Knowledge section of the rating is an oral test without a horse present.All candidates need a relaxed, safe, educational, and fun test atmosphere.Oral questioning can take place in a quiet room, under a tree, at a picnic table, etc. Pass = at least 75% of questions answered correctly.The candidate must pass the Horse Knowledge portion of the test before they take the Horse Management portion of the test.