Demonstration should include
- keeping accurate records for each horse (e.g., deworming, farrier visits, vaccinations, injuries/surgeries)
- using veterinarian-approved deworming and vaccination schedules
- reducing stress by maintaining a regular feeding schedule
- implementing and maintaining biosecurity measures and best practices
- identifying the importance of quarantine and when it is appropriate.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is it important to keep accurate records for each horse?
- What would be an appropriate care schedule for five horses being kept on a ten-acre pasture behind a house?
- What lighting considerations are important for stable management (e.g., covers for lights in case they break, fans and fan placement, prevention of fire hazards)?