1. Requirements for the HB and HA/H

2.  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 Claire Harmon 2009

3.  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 Claire Harmon 2009

4.  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 Claire Harmon 2009

5.  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 Claire Harmon 2009

6.  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 Claire Harmon 2009

7.  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 Claire Harmon 2009

8.  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  8 week conditioning plan for specific event  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 Claire Harmon 2009

9.  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 Claire Harmon 2009

10.  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 Claire Harmon 2009

11.  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 Claire Harmon 2009

12.  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) Claire Harmon 2009

13.  Level of detail should be reflective of Horse Management Expectation for the rating.  Examples might include: Horse-sitting/care, grooming, braiding at shows, sale of used tack, camp counselor, clipping horses, cleaning pens, for HAs – income from teaching. Claire Harmon 2009

14.  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 Claire Harmon 2009

15.  Minimum for both the HB and the HA record book is one (1) year. Claire Harmon 2009

16.  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. Claire Harmon 2009

17.  Thanks to NE Terri Rocovich  Claire Harmon 2009 Claire Harmon 2009