( % North Carolina 3 Horse Record (_ Book Intermediate Horseman Level II

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1 ( % North Carolina 3 Horse Record (_ Book Intermediate Horseman Level II

2 4-H HORSEMANSHIP PROJECT Intermediate Horseman - Level II Introduction The Intermediate Horseman Project is the second of three advancement levels which guide your learning experience in the 4-H Horse Project. Only those members who have satisfactorily completed the Novice Horseman Level are eligible to begin work in the Intermediate Horseman Level. Like the Novice Horseman, the Intermediate Horseman's learning falls in four areas -- experience, knowledge, horse care and horsemanship. You will be evaluated in each of these areas by your 4-H club leader and extension agent. You are not in competition with other 4 H'ers. The time required to complete this advancement level will vary according to the effort of the member, the instruction provided and the suitability of the project horse. It is recommended that only mature horses be used by members_working on their Intermediate Horseman Level. Horses that will perform the natural gaits (walk, trot and canter) are preferable, but exceptions will be made in some of the riding tests if a member's horse is unable to trot. Objectives 1) To improve your understanding of horses and horse care. 2) To advance your skills in riding and handling horses. 3) To provide goals for learning. 4) To make your 4 H horse project experience more interesting and enjoyable. 5) To allow you to work at your own speed, but at the same time, challenging you to keep working to become a better horseman and 4 H member. Suggestions for Project Record Completion In order to complete this project and receive your Intermediate Horseman Certificate, you should: 1) Be a bona fide 4-H club member. 2) Be responsible for the regular care (feeding, grooming, stall cleaning and exercise) and management of a horse.. 3) Have safe and suitable equipment for the horse (including saddle, bridle, halter and grooming tools). 4) Complete all the records of the 4-H Intermediate Horseman project to the satisfaction of your 4-H leader and county extension agent. Acknowledgements This manual was adapted by a committee from the 4-H Horse Program consisting of: Lisa Baker, former 4-H member Peggy Brantley, 4 H parent Alice Walker, 4 H leader Robin Brantley, 4-H member Scotty Walker, former 4 H member Bob Mowrey, Extension Horse Specialist Steve Walker, Wake County 4-H Agent The committee acknowledges the use of the Georgia 4 H Horse Manual and the North Carolina Horse Project Planning Guide as a model, using additional guide lines set forth by Dr. Bob Mowrey, Extension Horse Specialist (North Carolina State University, Department of Animal Science).

3 SECTION I. PROJECT INFORMATION (4-H'ers name) has been responsible for management of the project horse for days (minimum of 60 days). Signed: (parent) (leader) Name of horse Age of horse Breed Sex Color Sire (if known) Dam (if known) Registration number (if registered) 1) How long haye you owned or cared for your horse? 2) How many people other than you ride or use your horse? 3) Where is your horse kept? 4) Number of years in this project: 5) List one or more 4-H project areas in which you have worked this year in addition to the horse project: Briefly explain what you have done in your other project(s): 6) Paste a 3% x 5 inch photograph of your project animal below.

4 SECTION II. EXPERIENCE A. Club Participation Number of meetings attended Present a satisfactory demonstration on horse care at a 4-H meeting (list topic): Date Leader's Signature Participate in at least two of the following at county level or above: 4-H District Horse Retreat 4-H Demonstration or Illustrated Talk 4 H Horse Bowl 4-H Junior Horseman Contest 4-H Public Speaking 4 H Horse Essay Contest 4-H Horsemanship Camp Trail Ride Other ( ) Attend at least one of the following at club, county or district level: Field trip (location: ) Approved breed association or AHSA horse show (location: ) Horse judging contest (loc.: ) Horse auction (type: ) Competitive trail ride (loc.: ) Three-day event (loc.: ) Veterinarian's tour (loc.: ) Breeding farm (loc.: ) Reining clinic (loc.: ) Other designated events (loc.: A ) List events participated in (attach additional pages if necessary): Date Event Location Award Summarize and attach your Project Events record from Level I to your project story. - 4 _

5 f A *\ SECTION II. EXPERIENCE (continued) B. Cost Efficiency w Feedingifi _ Deworming2 Shoeingr Equipment Facility Vet LeSSons Otherl Total Month ' Times/ Grain Hay Cost/. Cost/7 Cost/ Cost/7 Cost/ Cost/ Cost/ Costs Cost/ day lbs./ 1bs./ mo. mo. mo. mo. mo. mo. mo., mo. feeding feedin October November December January February March April May June July August September TOTAL 1Include cost of supplements in the total cost/month. 2Include paste or powder deworming. 3Include purchase of new equipment, repair of damaged equipment and maintenance of existing equipment.

6 SECTION III. KNOWLEDGE (Part A) A. 1) What are five symptoms of a heavily parasitized (very wormy) horse? a) b) e) d) e) 2) Keep drug a record used and of your horse's deworming schedule. how it was given to the horse. Include the kind of Drug Used Type of How was Drug Date (brand or Parasite Administered? Cost chemical name) Treated Total B. List five conformation defects which are commonly related to certain specific unsoundnesses. Example: contracted heels to navicular disease. 1) 4) 2 ) 5) 3) C. 1) Describe four different situations which can cause colic and laminitis (founder). a) b) C) d) 2) Briefly describe the proper first aid measures to take if you believe that your horse is developing acute laminitis or colic.

7 SECTION III. KNOWLEDGE (Part A) (continued) C. 3) What is the average resting temperature of a horse? 4) What is the normal respiration (breathing) rate of a horse? D. 1) Write a report according to the Horse Essay Contest guidelines on one of the following topics: a) Preparing a mare or stallion for breeding b) Breeding records c) Important points in a breeding contract d) Foal heat and rebreeding the mare e) Signs of foaling f) Foaling procedures 2) Describe the mare's visible characteristics and hormonal changes during estrus (heat). 3) Complete the following information on reproduction in horses: a) Average cycle length in mares: days b) Average cycle length of estrus (heat) in mares: days c) Average gestation length in mares:. days d) Average age of sexual maturity in stallions: months 4) Sketch and label a stallion or mare reproductive tract. E. Name six infectious diseases of the horse and give the major symptoms of each: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)

8 SECTION III. KNOWLEDGE (Part A) (continued) F. Describe three methods of exercising your horse: 1) 2) 3) G. 1) List the differences between good and poor quality hay: 2) How much water (H20) does your horse drink per day? gallons What might cause him to drink more or less water? List three feedstuffs for each of the following feed categories: a) Forages (roughages) (l) (2) (3) b) Grains (concentrates) (1) (2) (3) c) Supplements (1) Protein: (2) Vitamin: (3) Mineral: 3) List four daily feeding practices that would eliminate common health problems: a): b) e) d) 4) List three types of.bedding and describe the characteristics of each: a) b) e)

9 SECTION III. KNOWLEDGE (Part A) (continued) G. 5) Describe the equipment you use to feed and water your horse: 6) Perform a safety inspection on your farm (stall, pasture, paddock, etc.). Describe the hazards you located and corrected: H. 1) List at least one horse magazine that you-read regularly. Explain why you read this magazine: 2) Complete the Feed Record chart on page 10. In addition, attach a copy (copies) of the nutrient analysis of your horse's feed and any addition 31 supplements that may be given. 3) Complete the Common Unsoundnesses, Blemishes and Conformation Faults. diagram on page 11. SECTION IV. HORSE CARE AND HANDLING (Unmounted Skills) Give the date you properly demonstrated the following skills to a designated leader. In addition to these tests, you may be asked to repeat any test from the Novice Horseman Manual. Date Leader's Signature A.?Bemonstrate proper grooming techniques to maintain a quality haircoat. B. Completely wash a horse. C. Clip a bridle path, muzzle, jaw area, fetlock, etc. D. Pull and/or braid a tail and mane. E. Treat a wound until healed. F. Take your horse's temperature, pulse and respiration. G. Longe a horse at the walk, trot and canter in both directions. H. Take apart both an English and a western bridle, clean and reassemble and name all parts. I. Name six farrier's tools-

10 SECTION III. KNOWLEDGE (Part B) Feed Record Feedings per month Grain Hay Vitamins and minerals* Board Month.a I b c <d e f c g Oz per Feedings Oz and/or Feedingq Days FeedingsrLb per Lb per Lb per Feedings Lb per feeding per per pasture per day per per feeding month feeding per month month month (if month month (cxd=e) month (cxf=g) applicable) (axb=c) x30= x3= x7.5# 1/2 oz $30.00 Exampl e vit. supp. T.M. 1 lb/ Salt month October November December January February March April May June July August September NOTE: Members need not weigh their feed each day, but a record should be kept of how much is fed. An estimate for each month may be made by weighing an individual's feed at least once each month. Youths boarding their horses at public stables may get estimates by weighing what their horses are fed once each month. ' *Vitamins and minerals may be included in your feed or you may supplement these yourself.

11 SECTION III. KNOWLEDGE (Part C) Common Unsoundnesses, Blemishes and Conformation Faults ["[_

12 SECTION V. RIDING SKILLS Give the date on which you properly demonstrated the following riding tests to a designated leader. All riders must demonstrate tests A through F. Western riders must also demonstrate G through H; English (hunt seat) riders must dem onstrate I through J; and saddle seat riders must demonstrate K through L. Each test must be executed properly on at least two consecutive trials to receive credit for completion. If your horse cannot be schooled to trot, an alternate gait (pace, running walk or rack) may be substituted for the trot with the approval of the leader. In addition to these tests, you may be asked to repeat any test in the Novice Horseman Manual. The same horse must be used for all tests, and at least five tests must be properly demonstrated on each examining date. A. Canter or lope both small (60' diameter) and large (120' diameter) circles in both directions. Circles should be round, of uniform speed and with horse properly bent toward inside of circle. B. Demonstrate extended and collected trot, changing on command. C. Back eight steps in a straight line. D. Turn on the forehand, a 90 degree turn and a 180 degree turn in both directions. E. Take up a canter from a walk on either lead with no trotting steps. F. Ride a figure eight at a canter or lope with a simple change of leads. G. (Western) Turn on the hindquarters, both 90 degree and 180 degree turns in both directions. H. (Western) Ride a 4-H reining pattern of your choice. ' I. (Hunter) Ride a course of at least eight fences, consisting of at least four different types of obstacles, not to exceed 3'0". Hunting pace, jumping form and equitation must be satisfactory over course. J. (Hunter) Complete a Training Level I Dressage Test (AHSA). K. (Saddle Seat) Perform a programmed ride of three minutes, consisting of movements from the AHSA equitation tests 1 through 9. L. (Saddle Seat) Execute serpentines. Date Leader's Signature REMEMBER that in all riding tests the examiner will consider form and correct use of the aids as well as your ability to follow directions and execute the movements of these tests. Schooling your horse to learn new movements required by the tests provides training experiences that help you to become a true horseman. _ 12 _

13 SECTION VI. RECORDS These records are to be filled out for completion of this record book. Vaccinations (tetanus, Coggins Test, sleeping sickness, influenza, etc.) Date Vaccine Cost Shoeing Record Date Shod, Reshod or Trimmed Cost Medical Aids (physical exams, wound sprays, linaments, ointments, etc.) Date Item Cost Tack and Supplies (saddles, bridles, trailers, clippens, hoof black, etc.) Date. Item Cost _ 13 _

14 SECTION VII. PROJECT STORY Describe in your own words what your project has meant to you. Include what you have learned; mistakes made, problems and how you would correct them; demonstrations, talk and activities you have given to help or to teach other people; and club activities and offices held. Write your story here and on the next page. You may attach notebook paper if requiring additional space. -14-

15 SECTION VII. PROJECT STORY (continued): - 15 _

16 Name (7 Address County Club Name Leader ' 3 Name Agent ' 5 Name Project Name North Carolina. Cooperative Extensnon SerVIce NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & LIFE SCIENCES Prepared by Bob Mowrey, Extension Horse Specialist and Horse Commodity Coordinator 2,000 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $840, or $.42 per copy. Pubfished by North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Distributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, Employment and program opportunities are offered to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, US. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating. K 6/92 2M JCT (Reprint) 4H