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1 ) Describe career opportunities in the equine industry. |
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2 ) Identify safety techniques to be considered when handling horses. Examples: approaching a horse from the front and side, avoiding sudden movement, speaking quietly • Describing horse behavior that can cause injuries to the horse and to the handler
Examples: submission to some members of the herd, dominance over some members of the herd, fight or flight behaviors |
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3 ) Differentiate characteristics of light horses, draft horses, and ponies, including structure, muscling, color, and shape of head and neck. • Listing various breeds of light horses, draft horses, and ponies
Examples: breeds of light horses—Quarter Horse, Appaloosa, Thoroughbred, Arabian, Morgan, American Saddlebred, Tennessee Walking Horse, Paint - breeds of ponies—Welsh, Shetland, Pony of the Americas, American Walking Pony • Describing historical roles of horses in transportation and recreation
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4 ) Describe the external anatomy of a horse. Examples: withers, crest, poll, forehead, muzzle, point of shoulder, pastern, coronet, fetlock |
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5 ) Describe structures and functions of the equine digestive system. |
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6 ) Explain functions of the equine circulatory system. |
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7 ) Identify parts and functions of equine male and female reproductive systems. • Describing factors in an equine breeding program
Examples: heat cycle, gestation, lactation, artificial insemination, fertility |
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8 ) Analyze equine feed ingredients to determine nutritional value. Examples: grain, roughage, vitamins, minerals • Identifying possible problems associated with feeding equine
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9 ) Explain the balance of rations used in feeding equine. • Explaining nutritional requirements at various stages of equine development
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10 ) Describe causes of major equine diseases and methods for prevention. Examples: disease—equine encephalitis - method of prevention—improved management practices |
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11 ) Differentiate among internal and external parasites prevalent in equine. Examples: internal—ascarids, stronglyes, pinworms; - external—deerflies, lice, mits, ringworm, ticks, botflies |
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12 ) Describe hoof problems in equine. • Recognizing symptoms of lameness in equine
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13 ) Diagnose conditions that require the assistance of a farrier. Examples: farrier assistance—trimming, shoeing • Identifying tools used by a farrier
Examples: apron, hoof gauge, hoof knife, hoof pick, anvil, rasp, hoof nippers, nail clincher |
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14 ) Categorize normal equine ranges for vital signs, critical and noncritical injuries, and treatment of wounds. Examples: vital signs—heart rate, respiratory rate - critical injuries—broken bones - noncritical injuries—cuts - treatment of wounds—cleaning, applying ointments, applying bandages, stitching |
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15 ) Distinguish factors in selecting horses for a particular use. Example: draft horses for pulling heavy loads • Describing procedures for determining the age of a horse
Example: checking size of teeth • Describing factors to consider in judging equine halter and performance classes
• Evaluating various equine training techniques
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16 ) Describe equine barn styles and facilities. Examples: barn styles—gambrel, gable - facilities—round pen, stables • Identifying various tack and equipment used in the horse industry
• Analyzing environmental issues to maintain and care for horses
Examples: waste management, overgrazing |
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