HOT

What is H.O.T. (Horse Optimal Training) Certification? A HOT Horse is one that has gone through training and is certified by the H.O.T. Professional Training Staff.

To be certified, a horse must have successfully accomplished all aspects of training and be able to do each of the following with NO issues:

GROUND TRAINING:
I. Leading
II. Longing
III. Disengaging
A. Front Quarters
B. Hind Quarters
C. Backing
IV: Climatization
A. Can Move Around Horse
B. Can Move Behind Horse
C. Can Move Under Horse
D. Can Pick Up All Four Feet.

V: Obstacles
A. Tarp
B. Logs
C. Tractors
D. 4 Wheelers
E. Cars

SADDLE TRAINING:
I. Introducing Tack
A. Saddle
B. Headstall
C. Bit
II. Longing
III. Disengaging
A. Front Quarters
B. Hind Quarters
C. Backing
IV: Obstacles
A. Tarp
B. Logs
C. Tractors
D. 4 Wheelers
E. Cars
V. Moving
A. Walk
B. Trot
C. Canter

SAFETY::
I. No Bucking
II. No Kicking
III. No Rearing
IV. No Biting

Medical:
I. Negative Coggins
II. Health Certificate
III. 5-Way Shot
IV. Rabies Shot
V. Quest Plus Wormer
VI. Hooves Current
VII. Sound
VIII. No Known Health Issues