Demonstration should include
- using all safety procedures and guidelines, including wearing proper clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- stopping to reevaluate one's actions as needed to prevent the development or escalation of potentially dangerous situations
- designing a program that ensures the welfare of the animal and prevents abuse
- knowing the five domains and how they relate to equine welfare
- implementing safety procedures, plans, and protocols for working with horses based on behavior and responses.
Teacher Resources:
Process/Skill Questions:
• Why is it important to understand horse behavior and how it relates to safety procedures and protocols?
• Why should the five domains be referred to when designing a program for equine welfare?