1. Do the following:

2. Name 15 parts of a horse and discuss the function of each with your counselor. Resources: Parts of a Horse (video) Parts of a Horse (filled) (PDF) Parts of a Horse (blank) (PDF)

3. Name four breeds of horses. Explain the special features for which each breed is known. Resources: Ten Popular Horse Breeds (video) Six Popular Horse Breeds (video)

4. Describe the symptoms of colic. Name and describe four other horse health problems. Resource: Health Problems in Horses (video)

5. Explain what conformation is and why it is important. Explain the difference between lameness and unsoundness. Resources: Lameness vs. Unsoundness (video) Signs of Lameness (video)

6. Explain the importance of hoof care and why a horse might need to wear shoes. Resource: How to Clean Horse Hooves (video)

7. Demonstrate how to groom a horse, including picking hooves and caring for a horse after a ride. Resources: Caring for a Horse (video) How to Groom a Horse (video)

8. Explain how to determine what and how much to feed a horse and why the amount and kind of feed are changed according to the activity level and the breed of horse. Resource: What Do Horses Eat? (video)

9. Do the following:

10. Explain and demonstrate how to approach and lead a horse safely from a stall, corral, or field and how to tie the horse securely. Resource: How to Lead a Horse (video)

11. On level ground, continuously do the following movements after safely mounting the horse. Do them correctly, at ease, and in harmony with the horse. Resources: How to Steer Your Horse (video) How to Ride a Horse (video) Riding Despite Physical Challenges (video)