HA Record Book Meeting the Standard Three months of records

HA Records What is the Standard? To provide an accurate and detailed information that would allow a person unfamiliar with the horse and stable area to provide continued care and training of the horse, in the owner’s absence Tack & Equipment used for Flat and Jumping Location of tack equipment Boots and pads used Tacking Routine Information should include horse behavior: how the horse behaves for the farrier, how is he/she with blanketing, etc. It provides an accurate reflection of services and care provided in a written outline including: mount’s health care, feed schedule, hoof care, conditioning schedule, and competitive schedule Your record should demonstrate a sound knowledge of horses, their care, equipment, and training requirements. You must demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions about all aspects of running a barn, including daily routine and emergency procedures. Records may reflect care of more than one horse

HA Record Book General Information One year of records Start a new record each January, keeping the current year in the front Use USPC format as a guide, or preferably, your own record system that includes all of the necessary information Do not use as a scrapbook Keep in a 3 ring binder If desired, personalize with a cover page The Record book should be professional and neat. Use a pen or type the information. When presenting your record for a rating, be sure to total columns in pencil Be sure to know what is in your book. Examiner’s will ask you about the contents

HA Record Book General Horse Information Contact information for Rider Owner Horse Veterinarian Farrier Insurance, write N/A if not applicable Identifying Factors Horse description with photo Vital signs at rest, at work, and at recovery Vices, phobias, trailering issues, cribbing, girthy, etc. Special Medical information including allergies Registration information, if not applicable write “unknown or not applicable”. Do not leave blank

HA Record Book Veterinarian Records Be sure to include your veterinarian’s name, address, and telephone number, even if it is in the Horse information section. Organize this section into Routine and Non Routine Care. Be sure to include any pre-purchase exam papers Please be specific when listing types of vaccines. Describe what is in a “4-way” vaccine. Note the location an injection is given along with the serial number, lot number, and the manufacturer. Also, include the brand and generic names of the product used

HA Record Book Routine Procedures & Annual Care De-Worming Date given Brand and Generic names of de-wormer When is it due again? Expiration Date Lot Number Serial Number Cost Provide a parasite control program with drug classifications relative to parasite cycles Immunizations Date given What type of vaccine When is it due again? Location given Brand & Generic Names Lot Number Serial Number Expiration Date Cost

HA Record Book Routine Procedures & Annual Care Farrier Records Date service performed What was specifically done? Describe the type of shoeing done and why. List any changes made and why. Type and size of shoes used What is the date of the next visit? Cost Other Procedures such as Dentistry, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage Date service performed What was done and why? Note any special needs Will there be a recheck date? Include contact information for all service providers Cost

HA Record Book Extra Vet Visits These visits are above and beyond your routine care of your horse. They may include: Lameness Sickness X-rays Joint injections Injuries Be sure to include information about: Why the mount was seen What procedure was done Any diagnosis made or treatment done Cost Date

HA Record Book Feed Records Should be able to relate to nutrition characteristics of specific feeds, salts/minerals, and supplements Be able to reflect an understanding and interpretation of feed label information Document changes in diet, including reasons for change and any reactions the horse may have Measurements of feed should be in pounds and ounces but you may also include measurements in volume measures such as flakes and scoops. Include date, item, & cost Approximate feed times Type and Brand of Feed Feed labels or tags

HA Record Book Feed Records Location of where feed is stored Be knowledgeable about basic principles of feeding Document type of roughage, concentrates, supplements, and salt source with time of each feedings Be sure to track all supplements or additional feeds purchased If your horse is kept at home, the feed expenses should be itemized and estimated on a monthly basis If boarding, be sure to list what is included with boarding

HA Record Book Conditioning Schedule Record Should include an “in-use” conditioning schedule showing regularly recorded T.P.R’.s at rest, work, and recovery. Reflects practices that relate to aspect of training and running a barn Document activity done, how many days of the week each activity is performed, and average number of minutes done for each specific activity Correlate conditioning to feed changes Document dates of changes and what you are changing from and to

HA Record Book 8 week Conditioning Plan Separate written 8 week conditioning plan for a specific event of your choice with goals and objectives appropriate to your current horse Description of conditioning activity Include a paragraph about what is conditioning and what condition your mount is in when you began the process: soft, working, or hard Should reflect an understanding of conditioning principles with T.P.R.’s at rest, at work, and at recovery Discussion of aerobic vs. anaerobic work T.P.R.’s should be done at least weekly. Average minutes you spend on each activity Include feed changes Be sure to have components of interval training, hillwork, flat work, wind work, jumping, & long, slow distance work in your plan Equipment Documentation: Flat and jumping equipment required and application of each. Be sure to include the location of all the equipment as well

HA Record Book Activities Should reflect all horse related activities Date Activity Lessons Clinics Competitions Rallies Practices Camps Unmounted meetings Group trail rides Comments What was worked on? Placing in a show or rally Progress made in an area worked on What you liked or did not like about the activity Cost

HA Record Book Other Expenses The level of detail expected is reflective of the Horse Management expectations for a HB. Expenses to be tracked could include: Tack Barn equipment Rider clothing purchased Horse clothing purchased Rally or show costs Trailering fees or maintenance

HA Record Book Income May include monies earned from horse related activities Horse sitting Grooming jobs Braiding at shows Sale of used tack Body clipping horses Stall cleaning Lessons Or non horse related activities Chores Babysitting Birthday or Christmas money Allowances Camp counselor

HA Records What not to Include Anything unrelated to the horse such as past rating certificates, study material, etc. Any loose papers. All papers should be contained in the 3 ring binder. Plastic protectors work well for keeping loose items secure. Records for more than one horse (keep horse records for each horse in their own 3 ring binder)

HA Record Book For questions or information on how to purchase additional Record DVD’s contact: Willamette Valley Pony Club