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Appendix 7. LRSA Score Sheet

Downloadable Word file of the LRSA score sheet

Leadline Riding Skills Assessment

Date:

Horse Name:

Evaluator Name:

Location:

Circle one: alone with other horses

Describe current conditions (weather, other activities going on, etc.):

Equipment Used:

Score Scale

0 Unsuitable (automatic failure-if pain or dangerous behaviors are present)

1 Developing

2 Satisfactory

3 Proficient

NA Not Assessed

Skill

Score

Notes

1

Supported Mounts (specify type)

2

Team at the Walk

3

Team at the Trot

4

Team at the Halt

5

Rider Behaviors

  • High tone

  • Leaning/unbalanced

  • Low tone

  • Muscle spasms

  • Verbal outbursts

6

Rider Exercises

7

Rider Tools

*see detailed list of rider tools

8

Horse Spotter

9

Supported Dismount (specify type)

10

Assisted Emergency Dismount

LRSA Detailed List of Items

Rider Tools

Item

Score

Item

Score

Balls

Dressage whip- 1

Basket ball and hoop

Dressage whips- 2

Bean bags

Flashlights

Big stuffed animals

Laminated papers

Bubbles

Rings

Bucket with items (e.g. plastic animals, small stuffed animals

Small stuffed animals

Dice