NCWC EQUINE ACTIVITY EVALUATION FORM
Evaluators: Check off box as each area of evaluation is completed with confidence. The first
four (4) skills must be completed with confidence before the horse is allowed at any NCWC
function.
Note: Performance standards for each element are at the discretion of the unit commander and
are not included on this form.
Level 1: Base Knowledge Requirements for Bringing Mount to an Event
Basic Horse Knowledge
 Horse 1 _______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 _______________________________________Date_________________
Horse in Good Condition and Health
 Horse 1 _______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 _______________________________________Date_________________
Leading the Horse
 Horse 1 _______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 _______________________________________Date_________________
Grooming of Mount
 Horse 1 _______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 _______________________________________Date_________________
Level 1: Base Knowledge Completed to Bring Mount to an Event
Level 2: Limited Riding Requirements (No Battle Scenario)
Saddling and Bridling
 Horse 1 _______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 _______________________________________Date_________________
Mounting and Dismounting
 Horse 1 _______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 _______________________________________Date_________________
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Rider has fair confidence in the saddle
 Horse 1 _______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 _______________________________________Date_________________
Walk
 Horse 1 _______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 _______________________________________Date_________________
Trot
 Horse 1 _______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 ______________________________________Date_________________
Level 2: Completed for Limited Riding (No Battle Scenario)
Level 3: Initial Participation on the Field of Battle and Parades
Canter (Optional)
 Horse 1 ______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 ______________________________________Date_________________
*Horse steady and reasonably calm in line
 Horse 1 _______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 _______________________________________Date_________________
*Easily move out of line when asked
 Horse 1 ______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 ______________________________________Date_________________
*Mount and rider can work independently from the company
 Horse 1 ______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 ______________________________________Date_________________
*Confident with flags, drums, crowds and infantry
 Horse 1 ______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 ______________________________________Date_________________
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*Parade (All (*) Items must be completed for parade participation)
 Horse 1 ______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 ______________________________________Date_________________
Basic Cavalry Drill and Tactics
 Horse 1 ______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 ______________________________________Date_________________
Confident in maneuvering around weapons from others (e.g. pistols, long
arms, artillery)
 Horse 1 ______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 ______________________________________Date_________________
Confident with weapons fired from others (e.g. pistols, long arms, artillery)
 Horse 1 ______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 ______________________________________Date_________________
Confident around simulated casualties
 Horse 1 ______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 ______________________________________Date_________________
Level 3: Initial Participation on the Field of Battle and Parades
Level 4: Optional Skills for the Field of Battle
Confident shooting from the saddle
Pistol
 Horse 1 ______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 ______________________________________Date_________________
Carbine
 Horse 1 ______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 ______________________________________Date_________________
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Confident with saber from the saddle
 Horse 1 ______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 ______________________________________Date_________________
Carrying and presenting saber
 Horse 1 ______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 ______________________________________Date_________________
Carrying and presenting flags
 Horse 1 ______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 ______________________________________Date_________________
Courier
 Horse 1 ______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 ______________________________________Date_________________
Level 4: Optional Skills for the Field of Battle
Level 5: Optional Skills for Specialized Battlefield Scenarios
Horse can jump small obstacles
 Horse 1 ______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 _______________________________________Date_________________
Horse can jump large obstacles
 Horse 1 _______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 _______________________________________Date_________________
Linking and horse holding (to fight on foot)
 Horse 1 _______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 _______________________________________Date_________________
Hit Taking
 Horse 1 _______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 _______________________________________Date_________________
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Pickup Rider
 Horse 1 _______________________________________Date_________________
 Horse 2 _______________________________________Date_________________
Level 5: Optional Skills for Specialized Battlefield Scenarios
Evaluator’s Signature:_________________________________________________
Evaluator’s Printed Name:_____________________________________________
Horse 1 Name_______________________________________________________
Description_________________________________________________________
Horse 2 Name_______________________________________________________
Description_________________________________________________________
EVALUATOR’S NOTES:
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