Horse Husbandry
Overview
Have you always felt you’d make a great cowboy/cowgirl? Learn how to select an ideal colt or horse, what the advantages of purebred colts are, and the details of how to care for the horse. You even get to care for a horse for a whole week!
Requirements
1. What line of profit is derived by the use of specially-selected mares?
2. Why is it preferable to raise purebred colts rather than common grades?
3. Name at least five points that are desirable in selecting a horse.
4. What type of training will help colts to grow into gentle, dependable horses?
5. Describe the proper care and feeding of horses and give three different types of food for horses.
6. Know the following:
- a. Halter
- b. Bridle
- c. Saddle
7. Know how to properly put a halter, bridle, and saddle on a horse.
8. Know how to properly care for the hoofs of a horse. Know the parts of the hoof.
9. Care for a colt or horse for at least one week.
Answer key & resources
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