HORSE RECORD BOOK SUPPLEMENT 11-12 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)………………………………………………….
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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? ……………….…………………………………………………………..
DOES YOUR HORSE HAVE A STALL? <YES>
<NO>
IS YOUR HORSE TURNED OUT IN A PASTURE? <YES> <NO>
IF YES, HOW OFTEN? ………………………………
HOW MANY DAYS A WEEK IS YOUR HORSE RIDDEN?...................................................................................
WHERE IS YOUR HORSE FED? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
WHO FEED YOUR HORSE?...........................................................................................................................
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? …………………………………………………………………….
Photo of your Project Horse
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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:
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POINTS TO BE COVERED:
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DATE GIVEN: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..………….
LENGTH OF DEMONSTRATION or PRESENTATION…………………………………………………..
LEADER’S SIGNATURE ……………………………………………………………………………………………
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Section 9: Horse Expense Record
Vaccinations & Health Expenses (include deworming)
Date
Health Needs
Cost
Shod or Trimmed
Cost
Shoeing Record
Date
Tack & Supplies (include repair or damaged equipment)
Date
Shod or Trimmed
Cost
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Section 9: Horse Expense Record (continued)
Lessons & Training Cost
Date
Lessons or Training
Cost
Board or Cost of Feeding & Maintaining Horse at your home
Date
Board or Feeding & Maintenance
Cost
Additional Expenses
Date
Shod or Trimmed
Cost
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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?......................................................................................
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?...................................................................
DOES YOUR PROJECT HORSE GET ANY SUPPLIMENTS? <YES> <NO>
IF YES, WHY?...............................................................................................................................
IF YOUR HORSE HAS BEEN LAME OR ILL THIS PAST YEAR, PLEASE EXPLAIN THE PROBLEM AND
THE TREATMENT.
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LIST THREE (3) SIGNS OF COLIC:
1. …………………………………………………………………………………
2. ………………………………………………………………………………….
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3. …………………………………………………………………………………
WHAT ACTION SHOULD YOU TAKE IF YOU OBSERVE A HORSE WITH THESE
SYMPTOMS?
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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?
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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 grain cost per year?
Section 11: Horse Study
Minimum 500 word paper about a horse topic of the 4-H member’s
choice. Topics must be age appropriate. Study should include a
minimum of two (2) pages of illustrations, graphics or photographs
to support the topic and a list of references used to research the
subject. Two-year limit on each subject.
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