Records Books Understanding the HB and HA Requirements

Record Book Sections  General Information  Horse Information  Routine Procedures/Annual Care Inoculations De-worming Dentistry Shoeing  Feed Schedule  Conditioning Schedule  Activities  Extra Vet Visits  Feed & Board Expenses  Other Expenses  Income

General Information  Rider contact information  Owner contact information  Horse’s home location Home or stable Location of corral, stall # or paddock#  Veterinarian & contact information  Farrier & contact information  Insurance Info – if applicable Carrier, Policy #, Day/Emergency phone

Horse Information  Identifying Factors Picture, Markings, Tattoo, Brand  Description, name, height, color etc.  Vitals at Rest  Vitals at work & Recovery(C3/HB & up)  Vices, phobias, trailering issues, etc.  Special Medical Allergies, food sensitivity, chronic conditions (i.e. COPD), lameness (i.e. founder, navicular)  Annual Inoculation Schedule  Registration Information

Routine Procedures and Annual Care  Immunizations  Date given, Vaccine (Disease), Next Due, Cost  Also include Brand, lot #, Booster required, specifics on disease  De-worming  Date, Type of Wormer (Brand Name), Next Due, Cost  Also include Wormer Formula & Rotation  For HA also include Parasite control program with drug classifications relative to parasite cycles

Routine Procedures and Annual Care  Shoeing  Date, Type (what was done), Next Due, Cost  Also include Size, Brand Name, Special Description, and Corrective procedures (such as clips, pads, packing material, drilled/tapped, caulks.  Also be able to explain reasons why  Dentistry  Date, procedure, comments, re-check date, cost  Also add name of vet, and reasons for procedures performed

Feed Schedule  A.M., Noon, & P.M. Feedings Roughage – Type(s) of hay Concentrate – Grain, Pellets, Beet Pulp Supplements – Oral Joint supplements, Oil, Rice Bran Hoof supplements etc. Salt Source measurements in lbs/oz Show changes in feed Be able to relate to Basic Principles of Feeding  HB Should relate to conditioning schedule, preparation for specific events and feeding principles Understand reasons for use of chosen feeds/supplements For HB should include feed labels  HA Should be able to relate to nutrition characteristics of specific feeds, salts/minerals, and supplements. Reflect understanding & interpretation of feed label info Should be able to balance a ration

Conditioning Schedule  Should show exercise/training routine for an average week for Traditional, Dressage and/or Show Jumping.  Activity plus # of days/week and average # of minutes/ride Reflect average weekly routine Reflect understanding of conditioning principles with TPRs at rest  HB Correlate conditioning to feed changes. TPRs at rest, work and recovery 8 week conditioning plan for specific event  HA Should include an “in-use” conditioning schedule showing regularly recorded TPRs at rest, work and recovery Should reflect practices that relate to aspects of training and running a barn

Activities  Should reflect all horse related activities for minimum period required for the level  Includes Date, Activity, Comments and Cost  Activities include lessons, clinics, competitions, rallies, practices, group trail rides, camps  Comments can include what was worked on, placing in show, progress made, likes, dislikes  Level of detail/comments for each activity should reflect depth of knowledge required for the level

Extra Vet Visits  Includes Date, Description/ Procedure, Diagnosis & Treatment and cost  Examples would be lameness, sickness, x-rays, medications i.e. Legend injections, joint injections, accidental injury i.e. cuts/lacerations  Inoculations, worming, and dentistry are covered in previous sections.  Level of detail should reflect depth of knowledge required for the rating

Feed and Board Expenses  Include Date, Item, Cost  If horse is kept at home, feed expenses for own horse should be broken out from others and estimated per month  Should include any additional feed or supplements purchased for horse  Level of detail should reflect depth of knowledge required for the rating

Other Expenses  Level of detail should be reflective of Horse Management Expectation for the rating.  Expenses might include: New tack, barn equipment, new rider attire, new blanket or blanket repair, trailer maintenance, show entries, trailering/gas to event, hotel costs for show, extra bedding for show, joint supplement injectables i.e. Adequan (if not administered by vet)

Income  Level of detail should be reflective of Horse Management Expectation for the rating. Examples might include: Allowance, payment for home chores, babysitting, money for good grades, Birthday or Christmas money, Horse-sitting/care, grooming, braiding at shows, sale of used tack, camp counselor, clipping horses, cleaning pens, for HAs – income from teaching.

Additional Info for HB/HA  Level of detailed information that will allow a person unfamiliar with horse and stable area to provide continued care and training of horse, in owner’s absence. Tack and Equipment used for Flat and Jumping. Where located Boots and pads used Tacking routine  Info on horse behavior How horse behaves when being shod Does he/she need a turn-out after day off Is he “girthy” How is he with blanketing Is he sensitive to new feeds and or hay Does he/she have any vices

Length of Records  Minimum for both the HB and the HA record book is one (1) year.

Correlation to HM Expectation  Records should reflect appropriate depth of knowledge for the level  HB Be competent and must demonstrate sound judgment & maturity in the continuing care of their mount & equipment. Should understand reasons for their decisions and when to seek assistance.  HA Demonstrate a sound knowledge of horses, their care, equipment and training requirements. They must demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions about all aspects of running a barn, including daily routine and emergency procedures.