Title: Demonstrate techniques for common care procedures.
Course: Equine Science, Advanced (18104-II) > Section: Performing Basic Care Procedures

Demonstration should include techniques for all safety procedures, guidelines, and techniques for

- checking vital signs
  - temperature
  - pulse
  - digital pulse
  - respiration
- monitoring for signs of illness
  - lack of appetite
  - diarrhea
  - coughing
  - sneezing
  - discharge (e.g., eyes, nose)
  - lameness
  - reluctance to move
- examining a wound
- vaccinating a horse
- controlling parasites (e.g., deworming a horse, internal, external)
- administering or applying medication
- providing dental care
- grooming (e.g., daily brushing, currying, basic hoof care).

Teacher Resource:

- Equine Digital Pulses, Willamette Valley Equine, Veterinary Services

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why should gloves be worn when administering medications? What are consequences of not wearing gloves?
- What are the methods of administering medication to a horse?
- Why is grooming an important part of daily maintenance for horses?
- Why is hoof care an important part of the daily grooming routine?
- What is a digital pulse,  and why is it important?