Title: Evaluate a scenario.
Course: Equine Science, Advanced (18104-II) > Section: Managing the Stable

Evaluation should include examining a hypothetical scenario involving the management of horses using best management practice (BMPs) and making and presenting recommendations to solve problems in

- pasture management
  - improving/increasing year-round desirable vegetation to provide nutrition to horses
  - reducing weed populations in pastures
- land size requirements
- housing, space, and shelter
- fencing requirements
- feed and water requirements
- health care requirements
- manure management
- insect control
- odor control
- equine reproduction
- animal disposal
- equine safety
- human/animal interface.

Teacher Resources:

- Biohazard Exposure, Ready.gov
- IS-10A: Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness, FEMA

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the scenario problem? What are its possible causes? What are possible solutions?
- What management strategies should one use to solve the problem?
- What additional short- and long-term measures should be taken to avoid the problem in the future?
- What additional course(s) of action should be taken?