Hey Raynham Riders,
It is HOT again today and only getting hotter this afternoon and evening, with a heat advisory and air quality advisory in effect. For the health and safety of the horses and riders, we will offer horsemanship lessons instead of mounted this evening.
Gabby will do two sessions, 5:30pm - 6:30pm and 7:30 - 8:30pm and based on the level and interests of the group, we will cover a variety of the topics listed below. You do not need to let us know which session you will attend - just pick the one that works best for your schedule!
Gabby will also review your rider skills checklists and give out your level certificates!
Stay cool and hydrated today!
Nikki
HORSEMANSHIP TOPICS
Horse Health
- Temperature, pulse, respiration
- Pinch test for dehydration
- Capillary refill
- Things to look for when grooming and in their feet (cuts, swelling, heat, thrush, etc
- Measure weight with a weight tape
- Measure height with a measuring stick
Horse Parts and Colours
- Parts of hoof
- Shoeing - when and why
- Find horses of all colours
- Good grooming habits
Leg Protection
- Bell boots
- Jumping boots
- Cross boots
- Dressage boots
- Wrapping legs
Horse Teeth
- How old are our horses - aging using teeth
- Tattoos
Feed
- What we feed our horses
- When to feed and not feed, feeding rules
- How we decide what to feed
- Hay vs grain
Tack
- How to properly clean a saddle & bridle
- Parts of the bridle and saddle
- Take the bridle apart and put it back together
- Different types of bits
- Saddle and bridle fitting
Interested in learning something not listed? Just let us know!
