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Showing a mount in hand; the triangle
Braiding for discipline (banding, button braids, hunter braids)
Evaluation of Mount - age, breed, shoeing, conformation, way of going, disposition and relate to suitabliity
Discuss shoeing reasons and know - keg, feathered edge, polo, rocking toe, etc
Saddle fit and safety; needs for adjustment, repairs, padding, etc
Reclaiming neglected tack; long and short term storage of tack
Temporary adjustments for ill-fitting tack; elements of safety with adjustments
Tack - types of bits/saddles and their fit, actions and applications
Advantages/disadvantages of types of grains; also associated with purchasing responsibly
Nutritional program for various types of horses
Nutritional management of health conditions including Cushings, Metabolic syndrome, Insulin Resistance
Conditioning plan - 8 weeks
Vet knowledge - Respiratory system
Circulatory / Lymphatic system
Muscular system / muscle groups
Diseases associated with the systems
Predisposing factors (symptoms and care) for: fever, tying up, inflammation, edema, arthritis, shock, dehydration
Drug classes, complications, when to use, administration, storage; management concerns for horse on the drug
Precautions for sedated mount (shipping, feeding, restraining)
Twitches - benefits, dangers, types
Functional anatomy of legs - joints, muscles and insertions of major tendons and ligaments
Mount in motion and ID unsoundness
Observe mount in motion and assess suitability/athletic ability
Discuss ways to handle a variety of teaching situations that can arise when teaching mounted lessons
Adapting lessons for students with physical differences and learning styles
Skills needed to teaching a C pony clubber to longe safely and effectively
Know standards for D, C, and B testings
General first aid equipment; emergency prepardeness
Prepare safe, informative 20 minute mounted lesson to group of 3-5 riders (D1-B/Adults)
Longing equipment use and proper fit
Safety standards - heat stroke, concussion, how to manage a rider after a fall, procedure for return to play
Opportunities to teach mounted lessons