The convention of leading and mounting a horse from the left side originated when horses were used for military purposes to carry a warrior into battle. Horses must be taught to yield to pressure. The natural instinct of a horse is to resist pressure and pull away or flee. Gaits Review the different gaits descriptions and videos in the web site. While these are not the only types of gaits, they are the most common.
Nutrition Review the section on basic nutrition of the equine in the web site.
General Health Enter the General Health section and review the Preventative Health Management material. The most important internal parasite in horses are the strongyles . Describe what Bots are and their life cycle in the horse. Reproductive Exam Review the material on how to conduct an exam for reproductive soundness in the stallion and mare . In Fall 2000, you will be rotating through 4 stations during the lab period.