Title: Equine Science (18104-I)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring Leadership Opportunities through FFA
  A Note About This Module
  Identify the role of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) in agricultural education. -2
  Participate in an SAE.
  Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
  Describe leadership characteristics and opportunities as they relate to agriculture and FFA. -2
  (Optional) Apply for an FFA degree and/or an agricultural proficiency award.
Understanding Basic Equine History and Terminology
  Define terms associated with equine types.
  Describe the evolutionary history and development of horses.
  Describe the major breeds of equines.
  Identify the purpose of The Livestock Conservancy.
  List job opportunities in the equine industry.
  Describe the uses of equids.
  Identify parts of the horse.
  Identify markings and colors of the horse.
  Identify the natural gaits and movements of horses.
Identifying Tack
  Identify common items of tack and equipment.
  Identify the parts of a halter and their purposes.
  Identify the types of bridles and the purpose of each.
  Identify the types of bits and the purpose of each.
  Identify the parts of Western and English saddles.
  Identify artificial and natural riding aids and the purpose of each.
Understanding Handling and Grooming Practices
  Identify safety factors when handling a horse.
  Describe a behaviorally healthy animal with regard to handler safety.
  Differentiate among strategies for handling horses of different maturity or training levels.
  Differentiate among categories of horse behavior.
  Describe how to halter a horse.
  Describe the process for tying a horse.
  Describe how to groom a horse.
Managing the Stable
  Define terms associated with facilities and stable management.
  Explain herd management.
  Identify the methods of pasture management.
  Identify items to consider when planning equine facilities.
  List the factors to consider in providing proper stable management.
  List the types of horse bedding.
  List the types of horse fencing and shelter.
  Describe methods for storing tack.
  Define terms associated with transporting a horse.
  Describe methods and procedures for transporting horses.
Understanding Body Systems and Internal Anatomy
  Identify the parts and functions of the digestive system.
  Identify the parts and functions of the circulatory system.
  Identify the parts and functions of the respiratory system.
  Identify the parts and functions of the nervous system.
  Identify the parts and functions of the urinary systems.
  Identify the parts and functions of the skeletal system.
  Identify the parts and functions of the muscular system.
  Explain the endocrine system.
  Explain the exocrine systems.
  Explain the immune systems.
  Explain the integumentary systems.
Maintaining Health and Preventing Disease
  Identify the basic nutritional requirements of a horse.
  List the essential components for maintaining an equine healthcare program.
  Identify the characteristics of a healthy, sick, and injured horse.
  Define terms associated with horse health and disease prevention.
  Describe equine diseases.
Understanding Equine Genetics and Reproduction
  Define the terms associated with equine reproduction.
  Explore the fundamentals of equine reproductive technology.
  Explain the physiology of the reproductive systems of a stallion and mare.
  Explain the estrous cycle and its effect on breeding.
  Explain care during pregnancy and parturition.
Controlling Parasites
  Define terms associated with parasites and parasite control.
  Identify internal and external parasites that commonly affect horses.
  Explain methods used to control internal and external parasites.
Understanding the Fundamentals of Foot Care
  Describe the basics of hoof care.
  Identify internal and external parts of the hoof.
  Explain the relationships among the parts of the hoof.
  List the components of a hoof-care program.
  Explain the purpose for shoeing a horse.
  Identify factors that cause unsoundness.
  Describe methods for detecting lameness.
  Identify basic farrier tools and their functions.
Understanding Horse Nutrition
  Define terms associated with practical horse nutrition.
  Assess the condition of a horse using Henneke body condition scoring system.
  Explain the classes of nutrients and their purposes.
  Describe factors that affect nutrient delivery.
  Describe equine nutritional disorders.
  Explain how to formulate a balanced ration for an individual horse.
Selecting and Marketing the Horse
  Define terms associated with selecting and marketing a horse.
  List general considerations in selecting a horse.
  Calculate a horse’s height and weight.
  Determine the age of a horse by the appearance and description of its teeth.
  Explain the process for marketing a horse.
Judging the Horse
  Explain the purpose of judging horses.
  Explain the system of examination and characteristics for judging.
  Describe characteristics of a horse’s anatomy.
  Identify equine conformation characteristics.
  Identify conformation defects of the front and hind legs.
  Identify common unsoundness and blemishes of horses.
  Describe factors to consider in judging halter and performance classes.
  Prepare oral reasons.
  Present oral reasons.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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