4-H Horse Curriculum

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Welcome to Riding the Range Beginning riding skills and everything youth ned to know before they get on a horse for the first time are covered in this book. Activities are round pen workout, bridle in a bucket, saddle up, where do you ride, and basic riding. Grades 10-12 Purchase this curriculum Learner Outcomes You will find interesting and exciting activities in this guide. You'll learn about horse nutrition, equine teeth, purchasing decisions, judging horses and much more. Don't be afraid to jump right in and don't give up if the activity doesn't work the first time. These activities may challenge you to explore areas of the horse project that you haven't experienced before. Do your best to complete each activity and answer the questions. You may need additional resources for some activities. This community, magazines, books, videos and DVDs, information from breed associations and feed manufacturers can help you. The public library, other horse enthusiasts and your extension center will have more information. You'll learn a lot about horses
Chapter 1. Getting Ready Bits and Their Proper Use Understanding Bits for Horses Before You Buy A Saddle Saddle Facts Horse Blanket Q&A Leg Protection Tack Safety Nine Points of Saddle Fitting How to Fit a Bridle How To Put On A Saddle Be Prepared for an Equine Emergency Essential First Aid Kit Monitoring Your Horse's Vital Signs Keeping Your Horse's Health Records Ask A Vet Chapter 3. Training Beating The Big Spook On The Trail Teach A Horse To Cross Water Building A Horse Course Safe Horse Handleing Techniques Voice Commands Training: Longeing Longeing Can Ensure A Safe Fun Ride Longeing Safety Teaching Your Horse to Longe Teach Your Horse Perfect Manners How Horse's Learn Library of Horse Training Make Every Moment a Time to Train Horse Logic Training: Common Sense Horsemanship Training: Ground Manners Training: Trust Training: Vary the Intensity and Acvitity	Chapter 2. Riding Riding Helmet Safety Standards Safety Equipment for Horse Riders English vs. Western Riding Trail Etiquette How to Scope Out a Safe Road for Trail Riding Trail First Aid Kit Trail Riding Building A Horse Course Trail Patterns Basic Horsemanship (PDF) Chapter 4. Style Improvement Tips Improving Your Balance Hand Position Holding the Reins Putting Mistakes Behind You Judge's Perspective Western Pleasure Saddle Seat Equitation Patterns Equitation Patterns