egan County 4- Horsemaster Level Five NAME 4H AGE ID# ADDRESS CITY PH# ZIP CLUB NAME LEADERS NAME(S) SCHOOL GRADE Email Address: MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Allegan County 4-H Horsemaster Level 5 Page 1
ALLEGAN COUNTY 4-H HORSEMASTER PROGRAM LEVEL FIVE Updated 3/18/2016 Introduction: Congratulations! You have now reached the highest level in the Allegan County 4-H Horsemaster Program. You must be a skilled rider with excellent horsemanship and mounted on a very wellschooled horse or pony. You may take pride in your accomplishments and dedication to complete the levels that you began. You have acquired a balanced seat and learned to use the aids to communicate with your horse. You have grown into young adults, exercising judgment that has developed through broadening your knowledge base and practical experiences. In Level Five of the Horsemaster Program, you will use your hard work and knowledge to enjoy a truly fine horse and/or improve horses you ride and handle. This level will introduce you to more advance skills, greater challenges, increased knowledge and continuing opportunities to grow personally. As you advance, you will discover that there is always more, not less, to learn and accomplish. Remember that a true equestrian never stops learning, nor becomes arrogant about his/her abilities. There is always another challenge and more to learn. GOALS & ACHIEVEMENTS Upon completion of Level Five, each 4-H member will be able to: 1. Pass the written test on the Horse Sense & Unmounted sections with a minimum passing score of 85%. 2. Submit short summaries of non-fictional horse books, magazines or articles that have been helpful to you. 3. Give a demonstration at the local, club, county or state level. 4. Have the confidence to participate in other riding activities of special interest, including 4-H and outside activities. 5. Discuss internal/external parasites, their life cycle, prevention, treatment and control. 6. Have knowledge of unsoundness and blemishes. 7. Ride extended gaits. 8. Demonstrate lateral aids, bending, flexing, and two tracking. 9. Execute flawless patterns. 10. Execute a counter canter and explain its significance at a high level of training. 11. Have knowledge of internal organs. 12. Have knowledge of the skeletal structure. 13. Have knowledge of parasites: Symptoms of parasite infestation, Importance of rotation, Demonstration of deworming 14. Have basic teeth knowledge: Number, type, defects, vices that effect mouth. 15. Have knowledge of common diseases that horses are vaccinated against, such as tetanus, EEE, Rhino, etc. 16. Have knowledge of common ailments of horses, such as laminitis, colic and gastric ulcers. 17. Horse talk- horse terms every 4-Her should know: Minimum terms for this section: Genotype, Phenotype, Coggins Test, Ivermectin, colic, Larva, Tetanus, laminitis 18. Perform and complete the mounted riding test with a minimum passing score of 5 for each skill evaluated and an overall minimum score of 75%. Be familiar with the Horse Industry Measurement Standard for Feeding Horses Complete Project Animal Activity Participation Log Complete Personal Story Allegan County 4-H Horsemaster Level 5 Page 2
Horse Industry Measurement Standard for Feeding Horses Feed % of body weight Mature Horses Maintenance Mares,late gestation Mares, early gestation Mares, Late Lactation Working Horses Light work Moderate Work Intense Work Young Horses Nursing foal, 3 months Weanling foal, 6 months Yearling foal, 12 months Long yearling, 18 months Two year old, 24 months Forage Concentrate Total % crude protein 1.5-2.0 1.0-1.5 1.0-2.0 1.0-2.0 1.0-2.0.75-1.5 0.5-1.0 1.0-1.5 1.0-1.5 1.0-1.5 0-.5.5-1.0 1.0-2.0.5-1.5.5-1..75-1.5 1.0-2.0 1.0-2.0 1.5-3.0 1.0-2.0 1.0-1.5 1.0-1.5 1.5-2.0 1.5-2.0 2.0-3.0 2.0-2.5 1.5-2.5 1.75-2.5 2.0-3.0 1.0-2.0 2.0-3.5 2.0-3.0 2.0-2.5 1.75-2.5 10 12 11 14 10-12 12 14 16-18 14-16 12-14 12 12 MOUNTED SKILLS LEVEL FIVE (choice of seat is optional) 1. Gaits: Knowledge of proper gait (four beating at the canter/lope) Extended (trot, hand gallop) Transitions 2. Leg aids: Leg yielding and response Two tracking Side passing (both directions) 3. Coordination of all your aids (for advanced moves and patterns): Horsemanship (excellent) Horse collected and willing Lead changes (flying) Performing flawless patterns 4. Perform advanced trail obstacles Open and close a gate 360 degree Forehand, Haunches 5. Perform Western/English riding pattern (Flying lead Changes) Have knowledge of arena Set up Perform with little or no errors Allegan County 4-H Horsemaster Level 5 Page 3
6. Diagram English/Western Pattern: (for reference) Allegan County 4-H Horsemaster Level 5 Page 4
Allegan County 4-H Horsemaster Horse Sense (Theory) 1. Teeth (7pts) a. How many teeth does a male horse have? b. How many teeth does a female horse have? c. What are milk teeth? d. What are wolf teeth? e. What age is horse full mouthed? f. Describe two defects of the mouth? g. Describe a vice that effects the mouth? h. Parasites: List five signs or symptoms of internal parasite infestation (5 pts): i. Why is it important to rotate wormers? (2pts) j. Give a brief summary of the life cycle of strongyles (5pts) k. Give brief summary of the Life cycle of bots (5pts) _ 2) Explain each of the following terms (7pts) Genotype Phenotype Colic Ivermectin Larva Tetanus Laminitis Score out of 31 Allegan County 4-H Horsemaster Level 5 Page 5
Match the numbers in the diagrams to the proper terms 4. The Respiratory System (10 pts) 10 Nasal Cavity (Sinuses) 4 Bronchus 7 Lungs 8 Pharynx 3 Alveoli 6 Bronchioles 2 Larynx 3 Trachea 9 Guttural pouch 1 Nostrils 5. The Digestive system & Internal Organs (15 pts) 5 Kidney 6 Base of Cecum 11 Liver 1 Pharynx 8 Rectum 7 Small colon 13 Stomach 15 Tongue 9 Cecum 2 Esophagus 3 Spleen 12 Heart 14 Diaphram 4 Small intestine 10 Large colon Score out of 25 Allegan County 4-H Horsemaster Level 5 Page 6
6. Skeletal Structure: From the Diagram below, write the correct number in the illustration next to the name of the skeletal bone (20 Pts) 2 Humorous 6 Femur 12 Coccygeal vertebrae 7 Tibia 16 Cranial Bones 1 Long Pastern 19 Coffin Bone 4 Cannon 13 Cervical vertebrae 5 Carpal Bones 8 Tarsal bones 10 Short Pastern 9 Thoracic Vertebrae 14 Mandible 15 Facial Bones 11 Sacral Vertebrae 1 Scapula 20 Navicular Bone 10 Lumbar Vertebrae 3 Radius Score out of 20 Allegan County 4-H Horsemaster Level 5 Page 7
7. Common Unsoundness & Blemishes From diagram, identify the unsoundness or blemish. (20) 1 Poll evil 9 17 2 10 18 3 11 19 4 12 20 5 13 21 6 14 22 7 15 23 8 16 24 brand Score out of 24 Allegan County 4-H Horsemaster Level 5 Page 8
8. Feeding Program: A. What is the estimated weight of your horse or pony? (1) B. How many hours do you work your horse or pony per week? (1) C. Based on the above answer, is your horse or pony considered to be in light, moderate or heavy work? (1) D. What type of Hay do you feed your horse or pony? (1) E. How many pounds of hay do you feed your horse or pony? (1) F. How much protein is in this type of hay (approximately) (1) G. It is important to feed good quality hay. Name 5 things that determine good quality hay. (5) H. What type of Grains do you feed your horse or pony? (1) I. How much grain (in pounds) do you feed your horse or pony? (1) J. How much protein is in this type of grain? (1) K. In order to figure out the protein in your horse or pony s diet fill in the calculation below: ( lbs. of hay x Protein in hay) + ( lbs. grain x protein in grain) / total lbs fed = total protein in diet (4) L. How does what you feed your horse compare against the Horse Industry Standard? (both in amount you feed in pounds and protein levels) (4) M. Describe the quantity of water you provide to your horse daily and how you maintain fresh and clean water? (2) N. What Supplements and/or minerals do you feed your horse or pony and why? (type & quantity) Salt: Score out of 24
9. MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Explain how you maintain a fit and healthy project animal (3 pts each) a. Explain how you keep your project animal physically fit. _ b. Describe how your house your project animal and how you keep it clean. c. Explain your pasture maintenance program. _ d. Explain your deworming program _ e. Explain your vaccination program _ f. Explain how your hoof care program _ score out of 18
10. In this section, pick two common horse diseases or ailments. Describe causes, symptoms, preventions, and treatments. (5 pts each) 1) 2) Allegan County 4-H Horsemaster Level 5 Page 11
ALLEGAN COUNTY 4-H HORSEMASTER PROGRAM UNMOUNTED S K ILLS LEVEL FIVE Correctly demonstrate the following skills to a designated leader/resource person who will evaluate each skill and the dates skill was performed and evaluated. SKILL Possible points Demonstrate procedure used in locating lameness or unsoundness 3 Clip a horse or pony in preparation for a show 3 Demonstrate deworming a horse or pony 1 Safely load and unload a horse or pony 5 Lunge a horse or pony at a walk, trot, canter, and reverse 5 Explain and show the pressure points of your bridle 2 Demonstrate checking for sore back and explain causes 2 Explain the digestive system, include guts sounds, the path food takes and normal bowel movements. Show on your own horse any unsoundness or blemish 2 Demonstrate how to check capillary refill time. Explain what is normal. Show where the wolf teeth are, what problems they could cause and what should be done with them Showmanship pattern: Including a trot, 360 pivot, back up, set up for inspection. Total 36 5 2 2 3 Points Earned Inspector/ date SKILLS DATE: INSPECTOR Comments: Allegan County 4-H Horsemaster Level 5 Page 12
Project Activity Log Explain activities you and your project animal participate in: Horse shows, Trail Rides, 4-H Mounted Meetings, Parades, other 4-H Events, etc) Allegan County 4-H Horsemaster Level 5 Page 13
Project Story Write a project story. Tell of any special accomplishments, experiences, knowledge you have gained, skills learned, new appreciations acquired, and how the project has helped you grow as a person during your project work in this level. Allegan County 4-H Horsemaster Level 5 Page 14
LEVEL FIVE MOUNTED SKILLS EVALUATION (Choice of seat is optional) Scoring System -75% passing (with a minimum of 5 on each movement) 1-3 Unsafe - difficulty maintaining control 3-5 Attempt to perform movement but below requirements (Example: wrong lead uncorrected) 5-8 Movement perfom1ed with errors, but corrected (Example: leads, diagonals) 8-10 Movement performed correctly to exceptionally well. LEVEL FIVE Possible Score 10 Lead your horse to evaluator, do a tack check, explain purpose and proper fit. Mount and trot/ jog along rail. Lope/canter left lead 10 Hand gallop left lead 10 Reverse at a canter perform flying lead change to the right 10 Break to a trot/jog 10 Perform a figure eight at the trot 10 Perform a figure eight at the lope/canter 10 Ride Western/English riding pattern (flying lead changes) 10 Leg yield trotting (two tracking) 10 Counter canter 10 Turn on forehand (360 degree both directions) 10 Turn on haunches (360 degree both directions) 10 Open and close a gate mounted 10 Sidepass both directions 10 ADDITIONAL SCORING Subtle use of aids 10 Submission of horse to rider 10 Correctness of position 10 Balance and collection 10 Score Overall safety awareness 10 Possible Score (200) Total General Comments of overall ride (may make suggestions for improvement) Evaluators Signature Date Allegan County 4-H Horsemaster Level 5 Page 15
Enclose a picture of you and your project animal. Name of Rider Name of Horse or Pony Allegan County 4-H Horsemaster Level 5 Page 16