1. HB Record Book
Meeting the Standard
Three months of records

2. HB Records What is the Standard?
Provide an accurate and detailed outline of mount’s care in order for someone else to take care of your horse if you are gone for a prolonged period of time or injured
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.
If your horse is sold or leased, a copy should go with your horse so the new caretaker can provide appropriate care
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 reflect competence and sound judgment & maturity in the continuing care of your mount and equipment. Should understand reasons for your decisions and when to seek assistance.
Records may reflect care of more than one horse

3. HB 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

4. HB 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

5. HB 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

6. HB Record Book Routine Procedures & Annual Care
De-Worming
Date given
Brand and Generic names of de-wormer
De-wormer formula
When is it due again?
Expiration Date
Lot Number
Serial Number
Cost
Provide a de-worming schedule for the year
Immunizations
Date given
What type of vaccine
When is it due again?
Location given
Brand & Generic Names
Lot Number
Serial Number
Expiration Date
Cost

7. HB 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?
Note any special needs
Will there be a recheck date?
Include contact information for all service providers
Cost

8. HB 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

9. HB Record Book Feed Records
Measurements of feed should be in pounds and ounces but you may also include measurements in volume measures such as flakes and scoops.
Be able to relate feeding principles to conditioning schedule or a specific events
Understands reasons for use of chosen feed or supplement
Type and Brand of Feed
Feed labels or tags
Document changes in diet, including reasons for change and any reactions the horse may have

10. HB 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
Include date, item, & cost
Approximate feed times
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

11. HB Record Book Conditioning Schedule Record
Goal is to show exercise or training routine for an average week
Document activity done
Document how many days of the week each activity is performed
Document average number of minutes done for each specific activity
Document dates of changes and what you are changing from and to

12. HB 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

13. HB 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

14. HB 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

15. HB 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

16. HB Records Exceeding the Standard
If you are interested in Exceeding the Standard for Records, look at the expectations for the next rating level.
Personalize record pages
Add more depth of knowledge or details to comment or description sections

17. HB 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)

18. HB Record Book
For questions or information on how to purchase additional Record CD’s contact:
Willamette Valley Pony Club