Information acquired included body length, girth, height, weight, and body condition score. These measurements helped the researchers obtain an average body condition score for these top level equine athletes, which had not been done previously. This study was conducted to estimate the amount of body fat carried by the equine competitors. This was a major concern, due to the possibility of the horses overheating during the Atlanta games. These projects provide a program or service to special groups such as physically or mentally challenged riders, 4-H clubs, or people who require knowledge of safe horse handling.
Students prepare goals, objectives, methods, and materials to be covered.
They also keep journals describing their experience and assessing their project. In the fall of 1996, a group of students were in charge of teaching firefighters about safe horse handling. The firefighters were taught how to halter and lead horses, and how to herd them out of the barn, in case of a fire. Safety issues, such as creating a standard barn evacuation protocol were discussed. The firefighters and the students exchanged ideas, making it a learning experience for everyone involved.