4-H Horse Curriculum

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Welcome to Stable Relationships Keeping horses healthy and teaching basic care to youth are the heart of this activity guide. Grades 7-9 Purchase this curriculum Learner Outcomes You will find interesting and exciting activities in this guide. You'll learn about horse reproduction, illnesses, health care, shelter, finances 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. The internet, 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.
Chapter 1. Reproduction Foal and Mare Care Photos Horse Genetics Coat Color Heredity Health Care: Disease Prevention (PDF) Chapter 3. Housing Fence Safety Prevent Horse Fence Failure Grazing Management Pasture Care Pasture Management for Horses on Small Acreage How to Catch a Horse Build A Barn That Works Style, Substance, and Barn Design Essential First Aid Kit	Chapter 2. Health Parasites of Horses Diagram The Skinny on Tapeworms Spotting Signs of Colic Colic Fact Sheet Giving Horses Injections How to Administer an Injection in Horses Pest and Parisite Managment (PDF) Tapeworms in Horses (PDF) Chapter 4. Management How to Control Manure Piles Manure Strategies: Compost It! Buying Your First Horse Tips Safe Trailering Loading a Scared Horse Record Keeping for Horse Related Business Selecting Horses and Budgeting Horse Interests (PDF) Budget Worksheet (PDF)