Canadian Pony Club
C1 STUDY GUIDE NAME BRANCH
April 1997 ©Canadian Pony Club 1997 All rights reserved.
Canadian Pony Club Education Committee
C1 Study Guide
April 1997
CANADIAN PONY CLUB
LESSON PLANS C 1 PREPARATION Reference books:
Manual of Horsemanship USPC D Manual USPC C Manual Horsemaster's Notebook New Zealand Manuals 1 & 2 Saddlery Know Your Horse
Lesson 1
Stall and Pasture
Lesson 2
Feeding
Lesson 3
Saddlery
Lesson 4
Vet and 1st Aid, Conditioning
Lesson 5
Conformation and Unsoundness
Lesson 6
Grooming, Bandaging, Prep for Travel
Lesson 7
Foot & Shoeing
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C1 Study Guide
LESSON 1 1.
April 1997
STALL & PASTURE
Qualities of a good stable: flooring drainage materials wiring/electrical safety features doors/windows MH p.112-120 USPC C p.156, 172-176 HN p.12-19
ventilation water
2.
Bedding:
3.
Keeping a pony at grass vs stabling: advantages and disadvantages combined system MH p.125-128
4.
Methods of watering:
lighting stall fittings
types and kinds reasons to use bedding properties of good bedding deep litter system manure disposal MH p.120-123 USPC C p.158-160 HN p.26-29
in the pasture in the stable advantages and disadvantages of each
MH p.140-142 HN p.38-39 5.
Methods of feeding hay: HN p.18 MH p.163-164
advantages and disadvantages of each
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Lesson 1
Assignment 1
C1 Study Guide
April 1997
Stall and Pasture
1.
Give 2 reasons why a box stall is better than a standing stall.
2.
Give the usual dimensions for a hunter box and a pony box stall.
3.
Why is good ventilation so important in a stable?
4.
What is the proper size for a box stall door?
5.
Give 3 reasons why sufficient bedding is required.
6.
List 5 qualities of good bedding.
7.
List 5 features of a good pasture.
8.
Give 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of keeping a pony at grass.
9.
Briefly explain the deep litter system.
10.
List the 2 types of bedding and give an example of each type.
Lesson 1 1. · · · · · ·
Assignment 2
Designing a Stable
Design a small stable to house 6 medium sized pleasure horses. Include such things as: stall size and fittings tack and feed areas turn out space and schedule safety features storage of bedding manure disposal
Refer to Lesson 1 - #1 Qualities of a good stable. Include a diagram.
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LESSON 2
April 1997
FEEDING
1.
Rules of good feeding and reasons. MH p.144-148 HN p.40-41 USPC D p.192-193
2.
Uses of water in the horse’s system. HN p.37 USPC C p.188-189
3.
Objectives of feeding. HN p.39
4.
The 5 nutrient groups. MH p.165-168 USPC C p.188-195
5.
Amounts to feed. HN p.41 USPC C p.199-203
6.
Hay - types, properties of good hay, factors affecting the quality of hay. HN p.43-44 MH p.155-156 USPC C p.195-196
7.
Grains - recognition, preparation, properties. HN p.46-48 MH p.148-152 USPC C p.196-197
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Lesson 1
Assignment 1
C1 Study Guide
April 1997
Feeding
1.
List 5 rules of good feeding and briefly give a reason for each one.
2.
List 3 methods of watering and give an advantage and a disadvantage for each one.
3.
List 5 factors that determine the amount of feed that should be given to each horse.
4.
Give 2 advantages and 1 disadvantage of using a hay net.
5.
Name 3 concentrates suitable for horses.
6.
Explain how to make a bran mash. Name 2 occasions when a bran mash would be beneficial.
7.
What property of a bran mash males it so suitable for a tired horse?
8.
What is the best energizing grain for horses? Which grain makes a good addition to a winter feeding program?
9.
List 4 properties of good hay.
10.
List 4 factors that affect the quality of hay.
11.
List 3 factors to take into account when storing feed.
12.
Give 3 uses of water in the horse’s body.
13.
Name 1 grass hay and 1 legume hay.
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LESSON 3
April 1997
SADDLERY
1.
Identify different types of girths and their purposes. MH p.271-274 HN p.62
2.
Martingales - types, purpose, fitting. MH p.298-300 HN p.66-68
3.
Bits - types, fitting, action, evasions. MH p.287-291, 293-296 HN p.77-80
4.
Cleaning tack - method, equipment, reason. MH p.314-324 HN p.58-60
5.
Fitting a saddle. MH p.266-268 HN p.57, 70-75
6.
Nosebands - types, purpose, fitting. MH p.296-298
7.
Numnahs, wither pads, cruppers, breastplates, neck straps - identify, purposes, fitting. MH p.277-279, 300-301 HN p.68,69
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Lesson 3
Assignment 1
C1 Study Guide
April 1997
Saddlery
1.
Name 3 types of leather girths.
2. to
List 4 areas of the horse to take into consideration when fitting a saddle a horse.
3.
Name 3 types of martingales.
4.
Explain how you would prepare your tack if you had to store it for a long time.
5.
Name 3 types of nosebands.
6.
What is the main purpose of a dropped noseband?
7.
Give one purpose for each of the following: crupper, breastplate, wither pad.
8.
Name the 7 pressure points affected by the bit and bridle. Of these, which are affected by the snaffle bit?
9.
Name 3 reasons a horse might evade the bit.
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LESSON 4
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VET & FIRST AID
April 1997
CONDITIONING
1.
T.P.R. MH p.218 USPC C p.234-237
2.
Common wounds - 5 types, causes, treatment MH p.334-340 USPC C p.230-231
3.
Simple first aid kit - identify contents and uses. MH p.327-328 USPC C p.227-229
4.
Definitions of cold hosing, hot fomentation, poulticing, examples of when each would be used. MH p.346-349 USPC C p.232
5.
Know the symptoms, causes, and treatments for: thrush colic MH p.358 USPC D p.199-200
MH p.370-371 USPC C p.219-221
laminitis
ringworm
colds
MH p.355-356 USPC C p.222-224
MH p.376-377 USPC C p.226
MH p.365-366
6.
Methods of administering medicine to a horse. (other than by injection) MH p.332-333
7.
Begin to develop a basic plan for conditioning a horse. USPC C p.241-242 MH p.226-228 NZ 2 p.88-91
8.
Recognizing the signs of a fit horse. NZ 2 p.91-92
9.
Causes of poor condition. MH p.221-224
10.
Roughing off. MH p 299
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Lesson 4
Assignment 1
C1 Study Guide
April 1997
Vet & First Aid
1.
List 5 signs of good health.
2.
Give the normal temperature, pulse and respiration of a horse at rest.
3.
Name 4 types of wounds and give a cause for each one.
4.
If your horse is ill, name 3 things that you can do to make him more comfortable.
5.
When your horse is lame in front, how do you tell which leg he is favouring? What are 3 things to look for in the lame leg to pinpoint the location of the injury?
6.
Explain the 4 phases of treating a wound.
7.
Give 2 purposes of a poultice.
8.
List 3 ways to prevent girth galls.
9.
List 3 signs of colic.
10.
What is the main cause of thrush?
11.
Give 2 causes of laminitis.
12.
List 3 methods of giving medicine to a horse.
13.
List 3 signs that a horse is becoming more fit.
14.
List 4 causes of poor condition.
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LESSON 5
C1 Study Guide
CONFORMATION & UNSOUNDNESS
1.
Know good and bad points of conformation. MH p.392-402 USPC C p.316-324
2.
Know the name and location of the following unsoundnesses: splints ringbone sidebone bowed tendon capped knee curb thoroughpin windpuffs capped hock capped elbow bog spavin bone spavin MH p.358-364 USPC C p.325-331
3.
Know the difference between a bony enlargement and a bursal enlargement. MH p.360-362, 363-364
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Lesson 5
Assignment 1
C1 Study Guide
Conformation and Unsoundness
1.
List and describe 4 points of bad conformation.
2.
List and describe 4 points of good conformation.
3.
List 3 bursal enlargements.
4.
List 3 bony enlargements.
5.
Identify unsoundnesses on the diagram. KYH p.124
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LESSON 6
C1 Study Guide
April 1997
GROOMING BANDAGING PREP FOR TRAVEL
1.
Identify different types of boots and bandages. MH p.181-185 NZ 2 p.288-289
2.
Know purposes of different boots and bandages. MH p.181-185 NZ 2 p.288-289
3.
Practical application of shipping, stable and tail bandages. MH p.176-177, 179-180 USPC D p.217 USPC C p.263-274
4.
Types and purposes of blankets and rugs. MH p.169-172 NZ 2 p.290-291
5.
Grooming - method, kit, clipping, and trimming. - work to improve your turn out MH p.186-197, 197-207 USPC D p.168-174, 294 USPC C p.176-183
6.
Travel - preparation of the horse and trailer - travel clothing - loading, how to load a difficult horse MH p.244-252 USPC D p.222-227 USPC C p.262-263
7.
Rugging up and off. MH p.173-175 USPC C p.162-163
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Lesson 6
Assignment 1
C1 Study Guide
April 1997
Bandaging
1.
Give the purpose of the shipping bandage.
2.
Should a tail bandage ever be put on wet? Why?
3.
Name 2 different types of blankets and a use for each one.
4.
Which areas of the horse’s leg require specific protection during shipping?
5.
Give 3 purposes of a tail bandage.
Lesson 6
Assignment 2
Grooming
1.
Give 2 purposes of the water brush.
2.
What is quartering? When is it usually done?
3.
Give 4 reasons to clip.
4.
Define plaiting and hogging.
5.
List 3 benefits to the horse of wisping.
Lesson 6
Assignment 3
Travel
1.
List 4 articles of clothing a horse might wear during travel.
2.
List 4 things which should be regularly checked on the trailer.
3.
Give 2 suggestions for loading a difficult horse.
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LESSON 7
FOOT & SHOEING
1.
Know the parts of the foot, inside and outside. MH p.208-209, 352 USPC D p.201
2.
Basic care of the foot. USPC D p.199-200, 204-205
3.
Uses of the frog. USPC C p.324 MH p.208
4.
When to reshoe. MH p.210 USPC D p.206-207
5.
Signs of good shoeing. MH p.213 USPC C256-257
6.
Farrier’s tools - identify and give a use for each. MH p.211-212 USPC C p.253-254
7.
Shod vs barefoot - adv., disadvantages. MH p.217
Lesson 7
Assignment 1
Foot and Shoeing
1.
Give 3 purposes of the frog.
2.
List 5 signs that reshoeing is necessary.
3.
List 5 signs that the farrier did a good shoeing job.
4.
Name 4 farrier tools and give the use for each one.
5.
Give 2 reasons for working shod and 2 reasons for working barefoot.
6.
Name the 3 bones in the foot.
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Lesson 7
C1 Study Guide
Foot & Shoeing
Identify the numbered parts of the foot.
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Assignment 2