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Location: East Texas | I will be teaching an equine class after Christmas, and since you guys did such a great job coming up with ideas for the fall......Here are a list of some of the topics the state says we have to cover. What are some neat ideas you guys have done with any of these or suggestions on activities for any of these. I am just trying to get some ideas outside of academia. TIA
1. identify career development and entrepreneurship opportunities in the field of equine science;
2. demonstrate competencies related to resources, information, interpersonal skills, and systems of operation in equine science;
(3. demonstrate knowledge of personal and occupational health and safety practices in the workplace;
4. identify employers' expectations, including appropriate work habits, ethical conduct, and legal responsibilities;
5. demonstrate characteristics of good citizenship such as stewardship, advocacy, and community leadership;
7. recognize the importance of equine industries such as racing, rodeos, equestrian therapy, and the global food market; and
8. evaluate and select horses based on purpose.
9. determine nutritional requirements of horses;
10. describe the anatomy and physiology of horses, including the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, reproductive, and circulatory systems; and
11. explain methods of maintaining horse health and soundness.
12. select equipment and facilities for horses;
13. demonstrate methods of handling horses safely; and
14. identify the procedures for breeding horses per industry standards.
15. identify and describe the role of bacteria, fungi, viruses, genetics, and nutrition in disease;
16. identify methods of disease control, treatment, and prevention;
17. classify internal and external parasites, including treatment and prevention; and
18. identify behavioral diseases such as cribbing, heaving, and wind sucking.
19. describe biotechnology issues related to the equine industry; and
20. identify animal welfare policy pertaining to equine industries such as racing, rodeos, equestrian therapy, the global food market, and pharmaceutical research. | |
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Location: Texas!! | Is it going to be a small class that can do field trip type stuff? If so I would take them to an equine swim facility, feed mill, equine vet, and a fancy tack store! Then bring to my house to clean stalls!! lol!! Martha Josey made a living off the horse industry, maybe look at some of her stuff, her old books covered horses health, feed, conformation, tack and all kinds of stuff. I don't know really, just trying to think of things to hold kids attention. | |
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| I think that basic skills for just owning a horse are important. Proper feeding. Correct grooming. It absolutely amazes me the number of people who have no idea that correct grooming involves more than just brushing. Kinds of parasites--internal and external. Worming and wormers. You need to read what the wormer is for. Diseases and vaccines. How to evaluate a sick animal. How to correctly give a shot. How to clean a stall. How to properly saddle, inspect and care for your tack. That having a stallion is not a manly thing and that geldings make much better horses. Horse conformation and breeds. Most of that bunch you have will never get above stall cleaning so you need to be realistic. Some could get decent jobs at the track if they have a little very basic knowledge
The Ag teacher here asked me at the beginning of the year what size needle to use for something. I told him and said we usually use 1.5 inch needles. He held up his fingers about 4 inches apart and said that would be kind of long. I just told him we like to get the meds in deep. He had no idea how long an inch and a half was. | |
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Location: Texas!! | streakysox - 2017-11-18 12:41 AM
I think that basic skills for just owning a horse are important. Proper feeding. Correct grooming. It absolutely amazes me the number of people who have no idea that correct grooming involves more than just brushing. Kinds of parasites--internal and external. Worming and wormers. You need to read what the wormer is for. Diseases and vaccines. How to evaluate a sick animal. How to correctly give a shot. How to clean a stall. How to properly saddle, inspect and care for your tack. That having a stallion is not a manly thing and that geldings make much better horses. Horse conformation and breeds. Most of that bunch you have will never get above stall cleaning so you need to be realistic. Some could get decent jobs at the track if they have a little very basic knowledge
The Ag teacher here asked me at the beginning of the year what size needle to use for something. I told him and said we usually use 1.5 inch needles. He held up his fingers about 4 inches apart and said that would be kind of long. I just told him we like to get the meds in deep. He had no idea how long an inch and a half was.
What she said! lol! Also, that horses in our area (I'm in southeast texas, further south than y'all ) need there feet trimmed regularly!! so maybe have a farrier come out.
Edited to add, you have lots of interesting subjects, can I come to your class?!
Edited by rodeodelux 2017-11-18 7:37 AM
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Location: Willows, CA | It really depends on the level of knowledge your group has. If very young, safety has to be number 1 topic. After that, your list covers a lot. | |
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Location: In The Land of Cotton | I dont' know what my sister teaches in hers. She teaches in OK too, in a very small school district. She recently got to take her class to the AQHA World show. That day they were having cutting. The kids really enjoyed it.
If you message me, I will tell you which district. She also teaches all science classes too.
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