MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

EQS150  19972-19972

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 braiding methods 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)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

EQS150  19972-19972

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