Animal Science and the Industry

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Exploring the Equine Industry
Lesson 5
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Common Core/Next Generation Science Standards
Addressed

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.4 - Determine the
  meaning of words and phrases as they are used in
  a text, including vocabulary describing
  political, social, or economic aspects of
  history/social science.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.2a - Introduce a
  topic and organize ideas, concepts, and
  information to make important connections and
  distinctions include formatting (e.g.,
  headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and
  multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

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Bell Work

• Are horses ruminant animals?
• Why would you look a gift horse in the mouth?
• What equipment do you need to properly ride a
  horse?

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Student Learning Objectives

• Identify equine terminology.
• Discuss equine marketing options and economic
  importance.
• Explain selection of superior animals.
• List necessary equipment, supplies, and
  facilities for proper care of equine.
• Describe characteristics of horse breeds.
• Understand basic riding and safety concerns.

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Terms

• bridle
• colt
• draft horse
• filly
• foal
• gelding
• hand
• light horse

• mare
• overo
• pony
• saddle
• stallion
• stud horse
• tack
• tobiano

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What are some terms you may need to know to
understand horses?

• Horses are also referred to as equine.
• Horses, ponies, donkeys, mules are members of
  the horse family.
• Hand
• unique measurement for horses
• 4 inches or 10.2 centimeters
• Height of horses
• measured from ground to highest point of the
  withers in hands

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What are the classifications of horses?
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• Light horse
• used for riding or racing
• stands 14.2 to 17 hands high
• weighs between 900 and 1,400 pounds

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• Draft horse
• used for work
• stands 14.2 to 17.2 hands tall
• weighs over 1,400 pounds

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Equine Terms

• Filly
• Thoroughbred female under 4 years of age or any
  other breed under 3 years of age
• Stud horse
• male that is kept for breeding
• Foal
• horse of either gender that has not been weaned

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More Horse Terms

• Gelding
• male horse that has been castrated before
  reaching sexual maturity
• Mare
• mature female horse
• Stallion
• mature male horse
• Colt
• male horse that is not mature

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Horse Parts
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How are horses important to the economy?

• Estimated there are over 9.5million horses in the
  United States.
• Years ago horses were important because they were
  used for work.
• Horses have become primarily used for
  companionship, racing, riding, and breeding.

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How are horses important to the economy?

• Racing horses is a very popular spectator sport
• billions of dollars spent by horse owners to
  purchase best race horse
• millions spent by spectators trying to predict
  the winners
• Horseback riding is popular
• outdoor enthusiasts
• used as therapy for healing certain injuries
• ranches use to monitor and round-up cattle

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How are horses important to the economy?

• Breeders are constantly work to improve
  bloodlines.
• thousands of shows from small to national
• farms breed mares to sell offspring for racing or
  shows
• Horses are also companion animals
• make good pets
• give owners a large sense of accomplishment
  through training

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How do I know what horse to buy and where to get
it?

• Several uses
• shows
• racing
• working
• pleasure riding
• breeding
• no horse can be used for all these

• Considerations
• age
• sex
• breed
• color
• conformation
• markings
• previous training
• intentions
• facilities
• money to spend

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How do I know what horse to buy and where to get
it?

• Age
• inexperienced riders may have problems with young
  animals needing training
• not safe to buy a horse the owner cant handle
• up to 12 years old are considered to be in the
  prime of their life

• Sex
• stallions are often harder to control
• geldings tend to be docile
• mares are usually less gentle

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How do I know what horse to buy and where to get
it?

• Breed
• research breed to decide if breed fits your
  desires
• Registered vs. Unregistered
• registered more expensive
• registered resale value is higher

• Conformation
• feet and legs is important
• influence the way a horse moves and how long it
  will be useful

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How do I know what horse to buy and where to get
it?

• Color variations
• Dun
• gray
• roan
• pinto
• palomino

• Purchase from
• breeders
• private owners
• dealers
• auctions

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What will I need to have to care for my horse?

• You will need
• housing
• feed equipment
• grooming equipment
• saddles
• bridles
• time
• dedication

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What will I need to have to care for my horse?

• Housing
• protect from sun, wind, excessive cold, and other
  weather
• need 10 X 12 stalls
• keep stalls secure, clean dry
• need open space for exercise

• Feed Equipment
• hay grain
• minerals vitamins
• Keep feed above the ground
• watering buckets or automatic waterers
• Do not use equipment that allows horses to drink
  too much water at one time.

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What will I need to have to care for my horse?

• Grooming
• buy high quality equipment
• tack needed
• equipment for horses
• hoof pick
• mane tail comb
• body brush
• bathing supplies
• halter

• Saddle
• a padded leather seat placed on a horse for the
  rider to sit on
• not required for riding but only experienced
  riders should ride bareback
• Bridle
• part of the harness placed on the horses head
  and is for controlling and guiding the horse

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Paints
American Paint Horse Association, P.O. Box 961023
Fort Worth, TX 76161-0023

• used for racing, shows, pleasure, stock
  purposes
• two color patterns
• Tobiano
• white legs below the knees and hocks, regular
  spots and heads are marked like a solid-colored
  horse
• Overo
• variable head markings, one or more leg is dark
  colored, scattered body markings

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Arabians
Arabian Horse Trust 12000 Zuni
Street Westminster, CO 80234-2300

• Originated in Arabia
• 850 to 1,100 pounds at maturity
• Color may be bay, gray, chestnut, and
  occasionally black or white
• Used for pleasure, racing, and showing

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Quarter Horses
American Quarter Horse Association P.O. Box 200
Amarillo, TX 79168

• Originated in the United States
• named for short stretches they originally raced
• Colors may be black, brown, bay, sorrel, dun,
  chestnut, buckskin, gray, roan, and grullo.
• Used for riding, showing, racing, and stock
  horses.

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Belgians
Belgian Draft Horse Corporation of America
P.O. Box 335 Wabash, IN
46992-0335

• Originated in Belgium
• Colors are bay, chestnut, or roan.
• 15.2 to 17 hands tall
• weighs 1,900 to 2,200 pounds at maturity
• mainly used for their power

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Clydesdale
CLYDESDALE BREEDERS OF THE
U.S.A.17346 KELLEY RD.PECATONICA, IL. 61063

• Originated in Scotland
• Colors are mainly bay and brown with white
  markings
• averages 16 to 17 hands tall
• 1,700 to 1,900 pounds at maturity

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What are riding and safety concerns?

• Riding is a good form of exercise that is very
  enjoyable. By understanding the behavior of
  horses and providing proper training to the horse
  and rider, riding will be safe and fun.
• Guidelines
• Dont startle or scare a horse and always
  approach from the left side.
• You should keep horse under control but
  discipline in a humane fashion.
• Your horse always needs to know your intentions
  so that it knows what it is suppose to do.

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Riding Guidelines

• Never tease an animal and always be calm and
  gentle with it.
• Always wear clothing that will protect you.
• Walk beside the horse when leading it, mount the
  horse from the left side, and take extra care
  when strangers are near.
• When new horses are introduced, take precautions
  so they do not fight.

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Riding Guidelines

• Slow down when riding in areas that could injure
  the horse. If conditions are excessively rough,
  get off the horse and walk it.
• Spend enough time training and exercising the
  horse so you know the horses temperament and
  horse will be in good shape.

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Review

• What are some terms you may need to know to
  understand horses?
• How are horses important to the economy?
• How do I know what horse to buy and where to get
  it?
• What will I need to have to care for my horse?
• What are the characteristics of common horse
  breeds?
• What are riding and safety concerns?

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The End!