Differentiation should include identifying the importance of
- safety measures
- differences in ages and stages (i.e., maturity levels) in older vs. younger horses
- imprinting a foal
- understanding strategies for tying (e.g., why not to tie a foal)
- separating a mare and a foal when weaning
- handling a green horse differently from a trained horse.
Teacher Resource:
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is it a good idea to use a mare as an aid when teaching a foal to lead?
- What are characteristics of a trained horse?