Maricopa Community Colleges  EQS150   19916-19956 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/11/90
EQS150 19916-19956 LAB 1 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Light Horse Management
Hands-on practice sessions devoted to good horsekeeping skills. Includes mane and tail care; pulling and braiding; clipping techniques; types of leg bandages; determining temperature, pulse, and respiration; and tying of horseman's knots. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EQS150   19916-19956 Light Horse Management
1. Detect and analyze equine temperature, pulse, and respiration. (I)
2. Apply basic types of equine leg wraps as the situation dictates. (II)
3. Analyze mane problem areas and demonstrate proper pulling and braidingmethods as dictated by various breed standards. (III)
4. Analyze equine tail problems and implement corrective methods via proper tail pulling techniques. (IV)
5. Properly clip a horse according to need or situation. (V)
6. Analyze equine hoof problems, implement corrective measures, and prepare feet for show or sale. (VI)
7. Implement the use of proper horse clothes, including blankets, sheets, and turn-out equipment. (VII)
8. Identify the need for, and demonstrate the ability to tie commonly used horseman's knots. (VIII)
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EQS150   19916-19956 Light Horse Management
    I. Equine Vital Signs
        A. Temperature
        B. Pulse
        C. Respiration
        D. Practice Session
      II. Common Equine Leg Wraps
          A. Exercise Wrap
          B. Shipping Wrap
          C. Practice Session
        III. Mane Care
            A. Proper Pulling
            B. Braiding Techniques
            C. Various Mane Braids
            D. Practice Session
          IV. Equine Tail Care
              A. Proper Pulling
              B. Hunter Tail Braid
              C. Mud Knot
              D. Traveling Tail Wrap
              E. Breeding Tail Wrap
              F. Practice Session
            V. Equine Clipping Techniques
                A. Techniques
                B. Clipping Extremities
                  1. Head
                  2. Bridle path
                  3. Legs
                C. Types of Body Clips
                D. Practice Session
              VI. Equine Hoof Care
                  A. Daily
                  B. For Show
                  C. For Sale
                  D. Sanding
                  E. Polishing
                  F. Practice Session
                VII. Horse Clothes
                    A. Blankets
                    B. Sheets
                    C. Tune-out Rugs
                    D. Other Equipment
                    E. Practice Session
                  VIII. Horseman's Knots
                      A. Quick Release
                      B. Bowline
                      C. Half Hinch
                      D. Practice Session
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