| 4-H Horsemanship Standards Study Guide - Level 1 and 2 Health Care/Vet Knowledge/Nutrition |
What I need to learn:
Level 1:
Health Care and Veterinary Knowledge:
- Know what and who a veterinarian is.
- Know at least two reasons that would
cause you to call the veterinarian for a
horse.
Suggested Resources: Chapter 4 in
JMH: Level 1 and Chapter 9 on USPC
Basics for Beginners.
Nutrition:
- Know at least two items you may feed
a horse daily.
Suggested Resources: Chapter 5 in
JMH: Level 1 and Chapter 7 in USPC
Basics for Beginners
Level 2:
Health Care and Veterinary Knowledge:
- Describe at least five basic symptoms.
that indicate that your horse might be in
need of veterinary care.
- Name at least two ways you can tell if
a horse is properly cooled out after work.
- Know at least two reasons for daily
hoof care.
- Know at least two reasons why farrier
(blacksmith) visits are necessary.
Suggested Resources: Chapter 6 in
USPC Basics for Beginners, Chapter 8
in Equine Science, Horses and
Horsemanship
Nutrition:
- Give at least two ways to tell if hay or
grain is safe to feed.
- Give at least two ways to store hay or
grain safely.
Suggested Resources: Chapter 5 in
USPC Intermediate Horsemanship
Level 1:
Health Care and Veterinary Knowledge:
- Know what and who a veterinarian is.
- Know at least two reasons that would
cause you to call the veterinarian for a
horse.
Suggested Resources: Chapter 4 in
JMH: Level 1 and Chapter 9 on USPC
Basics for Beginners.
Nutrition:
- Know at least two items you may feed
a horse daily.
Suggested Resources: Chapter 5 in
JMH: Level 1 and Chapter 7 in USPC
Basics for Beginners
Level 2:
Health Care and Veterinary Knowledge:
- Describe at least five basic symptoms.
that indicate that your horse might be in
need of veterinary care.
- Name at least two ways you can tell if
a horse is properly cooled out after work.
- Know at least two reasons for daily
hoof care.
- Know at least two reasons why farrier
(blacksmith) visits are necessary.
Suggested Resources: Chapter 6 in
USPC Basics for Beginners, Chapter 8
in Equine Science, Horses and
Horsemanship
Nutrition:
- Give at least two ways to tell if hay or
grain is safe to feed.
- Give at least two ways to store hay or
grain safely.
Suggested Resources: Chapter 5 in
USPC Intermediate Horsemanship
What I need to study:
Health Care/Vet
Knowledge/Nutrition Study Guide
What Horses Eat: Common Diets
More Horse Nutrition Information
How to Tell if Your Horse Is Cooled
Out
Why Farrier Visits Are Necessary
How to Tell if Hay or Grain Is Safe
to Feed
Ways to Store Hay or Grain
Health Care/Vet
Knowledge/Nutrition Study Guide
What Horses Eat: Common Diets
More Horse Nutrition Information
How to Tell if Your Horse Is Cooled
Out
Why Farrier Visits Are Necessary
How to Tell if Hay or Grain Is Safe
to Feed
Ways to Store Hay or Grain
