HORSE RECORD BOOK SUPPLEMENT 16-19 Year Olds

Section 7: Project Horse Information

HORSE’S BARN NAME…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

HORSE’S REGISTERED NAME (if applicable)…………………………………………………………………………….…………………….

BREED REGISTRATION NUMBER (if applicable)…………………………………………………………………….………………………

SIRE: (if known)………………………………………………………….. DAM: (if known)………………………………………………….

SEX………………….. COLOR: …………………………………..…………………….. HORSE’S AGE………………………..……………

MARKINGS ON THE HORSE: …………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………….

HEIGHT: ……………………………………………………………………. WEIGHT: ……………………………………………………………..

HORSE’S OWNER …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

DATE of HORSE’S LAST COGGINS TEST: ………………….……………………………………………………………….…………………..

WHERE IS YOUR HORSE KEPT?……………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………

HOW LONG HAVE YOU CARED FOR THIS HORSE? ………………………..……………………………………………………………..

WHAT STYLE OF RIDING DO YOU DO WITH THIS HORSE? ……………….…………………………………………………………..

HOW MANY DAYS A WEEK IS YOUR HORSE RIDDEN?......

WHAT TYPE OF BIT DO YOU USE ON YOUR HORSE?......

HOW MANY SHOES DOES YOUR HORSE HAVE? …………………………………………………………………………………………..

WHAT TYPE OF SADDLE DO YOU USE TO RIDE YOUR HORSE? …………………………………………………………………….

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE RESTING TEMPERATURE OF YOUR HORSE?......

WHAT IS THE NORMAL RESPIRATION RATE OF YOUR HORSE? ……………………………………………………………………

WHAT IS THE NORMAL PULSE / HEART RATE OF YOUR HORSE?......

Section 8: Horse Demonstration or Presentation Record

This maybe hands-on teaching demonstration or an informational presentation based upon your horse study or other research you have done.

TOPIC ………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

DID YOU DO A DEMONSTRATION OR A PRESENTATION?......

ITEMS NEEDED:

POINTS TO BE COVERED:

Section 9: Horse Expense Record

Vaccinations & Health Expenses (include deworming)

Date / Health Needs / Cost

Shoeing Record

Date / Shod or Trimmed / Cost

Tack & Supplies (include repair or damaged equipment)

Date / Items / Cost

Section 9: Horse Expense Record (continued)

Lessons & Training Cost

Date / Lessons or Training / Cost

Board or Cost of Feeding & Maintaining Horse at YourHome

Date / Board or Feeding & Maintenance / Cost

Additional Expenses

Date / Items / Cost

Section 10: Horse Feeding / Knowledge Record

WHAT TYPE OF HAY IS THIS HORSE FED?......

HOW MUCH HAY IS GIVEN TO THIS HORSE PER FEEDING? (in pounds)………………………………….

HOW OFTEN IS YOUR HORSE FED HAY?......

HOW CAN YOU TELL IF THE HAY HAS GONE BAD? …………………………………………………………………

WHAT TYPE OF GRAIN DOES YOUR HORSE GET?......

HOW MUCH GRAIN IS GIVEN TO THIS HORSE PER FEEDING? (in pounds)……………………………….

HOW OFTEN DOES YOUR HORSE GET GRAIN?......

WHAT PERCENT PROTEIN DOES YOUR GRAIN CONTAIN?......

WHAT PERCENT FAT DOES YOUR GRAIN CONTAIN?......

HOW MUCH WATER DOES THE AVERAGE HORSE DRINK PER DAY? ……………………………..………..

DESCRIBE THREE (3) TYPES OF LAMENESS AND THEIR TREATMENTS:

1.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………..

3………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

WHAT ARE THE FIVE (5) CLASSES OF NUTRIENTS NEEDED BY THE HORSE?:

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IF YOUR HORSE HAS BEEN LAME OR ILL THIS PAST YEAR, PLEASE EXPLAIN THE PROBLEM AND THE TREATMENT. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Section 10: Horse Feeding / Knowledge Record

How many lbs of grain does your horse get in the AM?
How many lbs of grain does your horse get in the PM?
How many lbs of grain does your horse get per day?
How many lbs of grain does your horse get per week?
How many lbs of grain does your horse get per year?
How much does each lb. of grain cost?
How much does it cost to grain your horse in the AM?
How much does it cost to grain your horse in the PM?
How much is your total grain cost per day?
How much is your total grain cost per week?
How much is your total grain cost per year?
How many lbs. of hay does your horse get in the AM?
How many lbs of hay does your horse get in the PM?
How many lbs of hay does your horse get per day?
How many lbs of hay does your horse get per week?
How many lbs of hay does your horse get per year?
How much does each lb. of hay cost?
How much does it cost to hay your horse in the AM?
How much does it cost to hay your horse in the PM?
How much is your total hay cost per day?
How much is your total hay cost per week?
How much is your total hay cost per year?
Does your horse get any supplements? / Yes No
If yes, why?
How much does your supplements cost per day?
How much does your supplements cost per week?
How much does your supplements cost per year?
What is the total cost of feed, hay & supplements for your horse per year?

Section 11: Horse Study

Minimum 1200 word paper about a horse topic of the 4-H member’s choice. Topics must be age appropriate. Study should include a minimum of three (3) pages of illustrations, graphics or photographs to support the topic. Research should be obtained from a minimum of three references, which should be listed in a bibliography at the end of the study. Two-year limit on each subject.

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