Groom a horse to turnout inspection quality (no braiding necessary).

    Perform a safety check on a younger rider under supervision.

    Know how to adjust different types of tack, including martingale, breastplate, curb chain, etc. Know how to cinch a Western saddle.

    Identify different types of bits, to include both snaffle and leverage bits.

    Apply a polo wrap and discuss its purpose.

    Know how to treat the following injuries: stone bruise, laceration, puncture wound, abscess, swollen tendon, injured eye.

    Discuss life cycle and prevention of internal and external parasites.

    Know names and functions of farrier tools used in trimming and shoeing.

    Know basic horse movement, to include number of beats in each gait, footfall pattern, faulty movement, and methods of detecting unsoundness.

    Discuss what conformation is and why it is important, to include basic faults of the leg, back, shoulder, neck and head.

    Name five unsoundnesses.

    Perform a pre-trip safety check on a truck or trailer.

    Safely load and unload a quiet horse, with assistance.

    Discuss reasons for longeing, safe longeing practices and equipment. Demonstrate how to hold and give aids with a line and whip.

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