My flashcards for stuff from these labs I found hard to remember: https://quizlet.com/ca/973304228/horse-flashcards-osce-1-flash-cards/
You will be able to:
Gain confidence in approaching a horse in a safe manner.
Understand basic horse behavior and body language.
Safely catch a horse in a small pen.
Place different types of halters (rope and webbing) on a horse and lead them in the direction you want to go.
Use a halter and lead rope to lead and restrain a horse.
Tie a horse to a safe location using a quick-release knot.
Walk safely around a horse.
Remove and return a horse safely to a pen.
Lift a forelimb and a hindlimb for examination.
Use simple distraction techniques such as rubbing, scratching, firm patting, natural twitches, and eye cover.
Select the appropriate restraint technique for adult horses.
Groom a horse.
You will be able to:
Handle a horse safely in a box stall.
Lead a horse safely in and out of the equine stocks.
Use the cross ties in the equine stocks.
Measure the height and estimate the weight and body condition score of a horse.
Accurately describe and identify a horse based on its color and markings.
Goal One
Each student will be able to perform a general physical examination of the horse and fill out the physical exam form.
Goal Two
Locate and auscultate the heart with a focus on the mitral valve.
Goal Three
You will be able to assess the gastrointestinal system of a horse.
Goal Four
Identify and assess peripheral circulation, digital pulses, pulse pressure, and capillary refill time of horses.
Goal Five
Identify the borders of the equine lung field.
Goal One
Each student will be able to estimate the age of horses by evaluating their dentition.
Goal Two
Locate and auscultate heart sounds over the four cardiac valves in the horse.
Goal Three
Complete a full physical examination of the horse.