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Complete this challenge when the horse assigned to this purpose is able to successfully stand still when the flag is in motion in the air around them, above them, and below them. Be sure the horse is accepting the flag vs just tolerating it in their space before completing this challenge. If you find you have a horse that is tolerating it and just can't seem to progress toward accepting the flag, be sure to ask for help. Sometimes progressing through all the lessons and coming back to these specific challenges can help Be sure to log your activity!

Complete this challenge when you can smoothly transitions from a full HQ Yield to a full FQ Yield, Backing 10 Steps and then trotting off for 20 steps. Ideally, this is all done with lightness.

Complete this challenge when the horse assigned to this purpose can successfully back 10 steps away from you with the application of steady pressure. Ideally, the pressure is light enough that you only have to press on the hair or skin, but not the muscle or bone.

Complete this challenge when the horse assigned to this purpose can successfully yield their Forequarters a full 360 degree rotation to the right with steady pressure. Ideally, the steady pressure does not require more than 4oz of strength (enough pressure to apply on the hair or skin, but not the muscle or bone)

Complete this challenge when the horse assigned to this purpose can successfully yield their Forequarters a full 360 degree rotation to the left with steady pressure. Ideally, the steady pressure does not require more than 4oz of strength (enough pressure to apply on the hair or skin, but not the muscle or bone)

Complete this challenge when the horse assigned to this purpose can successfully yield their Hindquarters a full 360 degree rotation to the left with steady pressure. Ideally, the steady pressure does not require more than 4oz of strength (enough on the hair or skin, but not the muscle or bone)

Complete this challenge when the horse assigned to this purpose can successfully yield their Hindquarters a full 360 degree rotation to the right with steady pressure. Ideally, the steady pressure does not require more than 4oz of strength (enough on the hair or skin, but not the muscle or bone)

Complete this task after you have logged a training activity for a horse that you successfully led/sent through a tight space or gate. All while keeping your tools tidy and maintaining a safe personal space. Be sure to add a picture!

Harder to catch after the weekend. Good on yielding, still fast on sending and sending through the gate.

Better to catch, good on yielding, better on sending. Starting sending her through a gate. She rushes and requires several attempts before walking when being sent through the gate.

Better to catch today, better at yielding, still having trouble settling into the sending quietly.

Salsa was a bit more difficult after having the weekend off.

Continued work on Salsa becoming easier to catch. Slight improvement. Yielded both hind quarters and forehand using both methods. She did this well. Worked on sending and she was hard to get her to settle into just a walk.

Worked on Salsa becoming easier to catch and halter by going to where she wanted to go and by keeping pressure on her until she gave two eyes.

Status has been changed from Rehabilitation to Training.

Adoptable has been changed from No to Yes.

Complete this challenge when the horse assigned to this purpose can successfully back 10 steps away from you with just your intention.

Complete this challenge when the horse assigned to this purpose can trot off the feel of the halter and lead rope when leading them forward. Add a short video, (30 seconds or less) to the training activity that shows them going from a stand still to trotting when you lead them. Ideally, they trot for at least 10 ft.

Complete this challenge when the horse assigned to this purpose can successfully yield their Forequarters a full 360 degree rotation to the right with just your intention.

Complete this challenge when the horse assigned to this purpose can successfully yield their Forequarters a full 360 degree rotation to the left with just your intention.

With the help of your director/trainer, assign a horse to this purpose that you will complete the challenges with. As a bonus, your director may have already assigned a horse for you! Ideally, this will be the same horse you chose for grooming from the previous purpose - VOLUNTEER 1: Equine Body Language

Log a training activity for a horse that you successfully led with tidy tools, all while keeping the horse at a safe and comfortable distance. Ideally, 4ft or more of space.

Breed has been changed from Paint Horse to Grade.

has been changed from to Paint Horse.

Rescue reason has been changed from to Neglect.

Companion only has been changed from to No.

Adoptable has been changed from to No.

AM feed has been changed from to 2 flakes grass hay.

PM feed has been changed from to 2 flakes grass hay.

Viewability status has been changed from to Public.

Send to website has been changed from to Yes.