Horse Project
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The 4-H horse project can provide youth with the opportunity to learn about care, selection, management, health, marketing and careers in the equine industry. Learn the basic principles of animal science by caring for, working with, keeping records or owning a horse. Explore knowledge of sound management, nutrition, reproduction and selection practices. Discover how you can start a career in the equine industry.
STARTING OUT
STARTING OUT
🍀 Learn about basic horse care
🍀 Identify the parts of a horse Learn breeds of horses
🍀 Learn the gaits of the horse
🍀 Learn about genetics and heredity of horses
🍀 Investigate horse diseases
LEARNING MORE
LEARNING MORE
🍀 Learn the basics of trail riding
🍀 Check horse vital signs
🍀 Learn how to mount and dismount safely
🍀 Learn etiquette to ride safely as a group
🍀 Communicate with your horse
🍀 Practice horsemanship maneuvers
🍀 Improve your riding style
GOING FURTHER
GOING FURTHER
🍀 Research and purchase show clothing
🍀 Improve a show horse’s appearance Improve your showmanship skills
🍀 Learn riding patterns
🍀 Understand the quarter system
🍀 Evaluate ethics in competitive situations
Online Resources & Websites
🍀 Shop 4-H -- Horse Curriculum
Giddy Up & Go, Level 1: Discovering Horses (01518Y)
Head, Heart & Hooves, Level 2: Horse Raising (01519Y)
Stable Relationships, Level 3: Horse Care (01520Y)
Riding the Range, Level 4: Horse Riding (01521Y)
Jumping to New Heights, Level 5: Horsemanship (01522Y)
Horse Project Helper's Guide ( 01523F)
Horses & Horsemanship (CO 200)
Horse Science (CO 201)
🍀 Horse Project Information Sheet
Source: http://www.uwyo.edu/4-h/projects/animal-science/horses.html
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