1. Exploring the Equine Industry

2. Exploring the Equine Industry

3. Common Core/Next Generation Science Standards Addressed
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH 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 a - 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.

4. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Standards Addressed!
AS.01. Analyze historic and current trends impacting the animal systems industry.
AS Evaluate the development and implications of animal origin, domestication and distribution on production practices and the environment.
Sample Measurement: The following sample measurement strands are provided to guide the development of measurable activities (at different levels of proficiency) to assess students’ attainment of knowledge and skills related to the above performance indicator. The topics represented by each strand are not all-encompassing.
AS b. Describe the historical and scientific developments of different animal industries and summarize the products, services and careers associated with each.

5. 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?

6. 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.

7. Terms bridle colt draft horse filly foal gelding hand light horse mare
overo
pony
saddle
stallion
stud horse
tack
tobiano

8. 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

9. What are the classifications of horses?

10. Light horse used for riding or racing stands 14.2 to 17 hands high
weighs between 900 and 1,400 pounds

11. Pony
Under 14.2 hands tall
Weighs between 500 and 900 pounds

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

13. Equine Terms Filly Stud horse Foal
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

14. More Horse Terms Gelding Mare Stallion Colt
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

15. Horse Parts

16. Horse Parts

17. 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.

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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 can’t 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

22. 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

24. 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

25. What will I need to have to care for my horse?
You will need:
housing
feed equipment
grooming equipment
saddles
bridles
time
dedication

26. 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.

27. 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 horse’s head and is for controlling and guiding the horse

29. Paints used for racing, shows, pleasure, & stock purposes
American Paint Horse Association, P.O. Box Fort Worth, TX
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

30. Arabians Originated in Arabia 850 to 1,100 pounds at maturity
Arabian Horse Trust Zuni Street Westminster, CO
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

31. Quarter Horses Originated in the United States
American Quarter Horse Association P.O. Box 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.

32. Belgians Originated in Belgium Colors are bay, chestnut, or roan.
Belgian Draft Horse Corporation of America P.O. Box Wabash, IN
Belgians
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

33. Clydesdale Originated in Scotland
CLYDESDALE BREEDERS OF THE U.S.A KELLEY RD. PECATONICA, IL
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

34. 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
Don’t 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.

35. 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.

36. 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 horse’s temperament and horse will be in good shape.

38. 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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40. Student Learning Activities
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41. Answer Key on Slide #16