2009/2010 Competency-Based Task/Competency List

Tasks/competencies designated by bullets in the left-hand column are considered essential statewide and are required of all students. In some courses, all tasks/competencies have been identified as essential. Tasks/competencies without bullets are considered optional; they and/or additional tasks/competencies may be taught at the discretion of the school division. Tasks/competencies marked with an asterisk (*) are considered sensitive, and teachers should obtain approval by the school division before teaching them.

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36 weeks		 Equine Management Production
TASKS/COMPETENCIES
  Implementing Virginia's CTE Course Requirements
• 001 Demonstrate Virginia's Workplace Readiness Skills in course activities.
• 002 Apply Virginia's All Aspects of Industry elements in course activities.
• 003 Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
  Participating in the Student Organization
• 004 Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
• 005 Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
• 006 Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Understanding Basic Horse Production
• 007 Match terms associated with basic horse production to the correct definitions.
  008 Match the stages of evolutionary development of the horse to the correct descriptions.
• 009 Match terms associated with the uses of horses to their correct descriptions.
• 010 Describe the major breeds of horses, including breed associations, origin, color, characteristics, and uses.
• 011 List job opportunities in the horse industry.
• 012 Select from a list of factors to consider in buying a horse.
• 013 List factors that contribute to correct feeding practices.
• 014 List health practices to be considered in horse production.
  015 Explain fundamental breeding practices.
• 016 Identify common items of tack and equipment.
  Handling and Grooming the Horse
  017 Survey concerns of area breeders.
• 018 Define terms associated with handling and grooming the horse.
• 019 Match parts of the nervous system to their functions.
• 020 List safety factors to consider when around horses.
• 021 List steps to take in physically approaching the horse.
  022 Identify parts of the halter.
• 023 List rules for tying the horse.
  024 Label the sensitive areas of the horse.
• 025 List reasons for grooming the horse.
• 026 Identify grooming equipment.
• 027 Halter a horse.
  028 Tie a quick release knot.
• 029 Groom a horse.
• 030 Wash a horse.
  Handling the Young, Unbroken Horse
• 031 Define terms associated with handling the young, unbroken horse.
  032 Match the stages of learning in a horse's training to the correct descriptions.
• 033 Describe the senses of the horse.
• 034 Match categories of the horse's behavior to the correct behavior.
• 035 List factors to consider in training the young horse.
  036 List steps to take in physically approaching the young horse.
• 037 Describe uses of voice aids with young horses.
  038 List methods of halter breaking.
  039 Teach horse to lunge.
  Maintaining Health and Preventing Disease
• 040 Match terms associated with horse health and disease prevention to correct definitions.
• 041 List characteristics of the healthy horse.
• 042 List components essential for maintaining an effective health care program.
  043 List factors to consider in providing proper stable management.
  044 Describe factors to consider in daily observation of the horse.
• 045 Name diseases that may be prevented by immunization.
• 046 Describe treatment of a horse that has just been purchased or brought to a farm or ranch.
  047 Identify infectious diseases.
• 048 Name means by which infectious diseases are passed from one horse to another.
  049 Identify noninfectious diseases.
• 050 List items to be recorded in a case history.
  051 Secure appropriate record forms on horse health.
  Performing First Aid
  052 Match terms associated with basic first aid to the correct definitions.
• 053 Identify parts of circulatory system.
• 054 List functions of circulatory system.
• 055 Identify parts of respiratory system.
• 056 Name functions of respiratory system.
• 057 Name vital signs and their normal ranges.
• 058 List items needed in a first aid kit.
• 059 Name visual symptoms of abnormal health.
  060 Distinguish between critical and non-critical injuries and illnesses.
  061 Explain basic care procedures for a horse during time of illness or injury.
• 062 Describe basic treatment of wounds.
  063 List basic uses of bandages.
  064 Identify intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous injection sites.
  065 Explain actions to take in certain medical situations.
• 066 Check vital signs.
  067 Apply medication and bandage.
  068 Fill syringe in preparation for injection.
  069 Give intramuscular injections.
  070 Give intravenous injections.
  071 Give subcutaneous injections.
  Controlling Parasites
• 072 Match terms associated with parasites and parasite control to their correct definitions.
• 073 List general symptoms of parasitic infection.
• 074 Classify parasites as internal or external.
• 075 Match internal parasites to their correct description.
• 076 Identify external parasites.
• 077 Label the steps in life cycles of internal parasites.
  078 List guidelines for the uses of anthelmintics.
  079 Distinguish between anthelmintics effective against internal parasites and insecticides effective against external parasites.
• 080 List management practices used in prevention of parasitism.
• 081 Explain precautions necessary when using insecticides for external parasites.
  082 Evaluate factors that affect susceptibility of horses to parasites.
  Understanding Fundamentals of Foot Care
• 083 Match terms associated with foot care to correct definitions.
• 084 Match external parts of the foot to correct definitions.
• 085 Identify internal parts of the foot.
• 086 Match parts of the foot to their specific relationships and/or functions.
• 087 List the critical factors in the care of a foot.
• 088 List means of maintaining sufficient moisture in the hoof.
• 089 List the most common causes of lameness.
  Trimming and Shoeing
  090 Arrange in order steps for lifting the horse's front and rear feet.
  091 Define terminology associated with foot problems, trimming, and shoeing.
  092 List general situations relating to unsoundness.
• 093 Identify major diseases and injuries causing unsoundness.
  094 Arrange in order the most common unsoundnesses that result in retiring horses from racing.
  095 Describe means of detecting lameness.
• 096 Distinguish between causes of lameness in which symptoms decrease with use or increase with use.
  097 Match the suspected areas of lameness to the correct indications.
  098 Identify basic farrier tools.
  099 List considerations when preparing hoof for trimming and/or shoeing.
  100 List common faults in preparation of the hoof.
  101 Identify confrontation defects of forelegs.
  102 Identify confrontation defects of hind legs.
  103 List guidelines for effective shoeing.
  104 Remove shoe.
  105 Trim foot.
  Understanding Horse Nutrition
• 106 Define terms associated with practical horse nutrition.
• 107 Identify parts of the digestive system.
  108 Distinguish between the sizes and capacities for the components of the digestive system.
  109 Match parts of the digestive system to their correct descriptions and functions.
• 110 Name types of nutrients and their purposes.
• 111 Name functions of nutrients supplied by feed.
• 112 List factors affecting digestion.
• 113 Distinguish among classifications of feeds.
  114 List relevant feed regulations.
• 115 List metabolic disorders directly attributed to feeding.
• 116 Classify symptoms of nutritional deficiencies, such as protein, mineral, vitamin, or carbohydrate deficiencies.
  117 Describe factors to consider in selection of commercial feeds.
  Analyzing Genetics and Fertility
• 118 Define terms associated with fertility and the genetics of reproduction.
• 119 Identify parts of the female reproductive system.
• 120 Identify parts of the male reproductive system.
  121 Match parts of female reproductive system to their correct functions.
  122 Match parts of male reproductive system to their correct functions.
• 123 Describe fundamentals of heredity.
• 124 State possible results of given matings.
  125 List activities affecting reproductive efficiency.
  126 List conditions in female reproductive system that cause infertility.
  127 List conditions in male reproductive system that cause infertility.
  128 Describe the influences of hormone secretions.
  Understanding Breeding Efficiency and Mating Procedures
  129 List factors to consider in keeping a stallion in breeding fitness.
  130 Describe methods of semen evaluation.
  131 Describe normal breeding characteristics of mares.
  132 List management practices to consider in teasing mares.
  133 List signs of estrus in the mare.
  134 Arrange in order the steps in breeding season hygiene.
  135 Explain methods of breeding.
  136 Identify methods of restraint when hand mating.
  137 Arrange in order the steps in hand mating.
• 138 List items to be included in recordkeeping during breeding season.
  139 Name ways to detect pregnancy.
  Caring for the Mare and Foal
• 140 Name important items relating to care of mare during gestation.
  141 Name noninfectious causes of abortion.
  142 List measures to take to prevent abortion.
  143 List indications of approaching parturition.
• 144 Describe actions to take in the foaling process.
  145 Match foal presentations to appropriate actions to take to correct situation and aid foaling process.
  146 List essential characteristics of individual offering assistance in foaling process.
  147 List foaling conditions requiring veterinarian assistance.
• 148 Describe how to care for a newborn foal.
• 149 Describe how to care for a postpartum mare.
  150 List conditions that prevent breeding on foal heat.
• 151 List management practices important in caring for mare and foal from birth until weaning.
  Selecting and Marketing the Horse
• 152 Define terms associated with selecting and marketing the horse.
• 153 List general considerations in selecting a horse.
• 154 Identify parts of the horse.
• 155 Match parts of the skeletal system to the correct names.
  156 Identify common leg markings.
  157 Identify common head markings.
  158 Match natural gaits to their correct descriptions.
  159 Describe normal measurements pertinent to a horse.
  160 Describe the teeth of mature and young horses.
  161 Determine age of horse by appearance and description of teeth.
  162 List means of marketing the horse.
• 163 Determine height, weight, girth, and bone.
  Judging
  164 Describe factors to consider in judging halter and performance classes.
  165 Describe desirable and undesirable characteristics of horse's anatomy.
  166 Explain the system of examination and characteristics for judging.
  167 List common unsoundnesses of feet and legs.
  168 Evaluate unsoundnesses and defects.
  169 Write favorable comparisons and criticisms for judging a performance class.
  170 List important factors to consider in taking notes.
  171 List important items to consider when organizing reasons for presentation.
  172 Discuss techniques for delivering reasons.
  173 Prepare oral reasons.
  174 Present oral reasons.
  Transporting the Horse
  175 Define terms associated with transporting the horse.
  176 List ways to transport the horse.
  177 Select from a list precautions to take before transporting the horse.
  178 List items of trailer maintenance.
• 179 Explain factors to consider while driving and transporting the horse.
  180 List equipment needed for hauling.
  181 List health requirements necessary for interstate travel.
  Managing the Stable
  182 Define terms associated with physical facilities and stable management.
  183 List items to consider when planning facilities.
  184 Identify barn styles as determined by the shape of the roof.
  185 Describe recommended environmental conditions for mature horses.
• 186 List basic considerations when planning horse barns.
• 187 Determine recommended stall sizes.
• 188 List characteristics of stall construction.
  189 Describe factors to consider in the location of a barn.
  190 List conditions that determine storage space requirements for feed and bedding.
• 191 List types of bedding.
• 192 List types of fences used for horses.
  193 List advantages of good fences.
  Identifying Tack
  194 Define terms associated with selection and care of tack.
  195 Identify parts of the Western bridle.
  196 Identify kinds of bits.
  197 Identify types of rigging on Western saddles.
  198 Identify parts of the English saddle.
  199 Identify types of saddle pads.
  200 Identify artificial riding aids.
  201 Describe ways to store saddles and bridles.
  Developing Leadership Skills
• 202 Develop recordkeeping skills.
• 203 Use parliamentary skills.
• 204 Identify FFA awards program available in horse production.