Course Standards

2025-2026 Academic Year

AA31 Equine Science I

Standard/Objective NumberStandard/ObjectiveCourse WeightRBT Designation
1.00Understand leadership in agricultural education.14%C2 Understand Procedural
1.01Investigate organizations related to the equine industry.4%C2 Understand Procedural
1.02Demonstrate parliamentary procedure and public speaking skills.6%C2 Understand Procedural
1.03Understand skills needed for employment and careers in the equine industry.4%C2 Understand Procedural
2.00Understand the use of records in the equine industry.8%C2 Understand Procedural
2.01Understand the Supervised Agricultural Experience component of the equine science class.4%C2 Understand Procedural
2.02Understand methods of financial record keeping in an equine business.4%C2 Understand Procedural
3.00Understand fundamentals of equine.16%C2 Understand Procedural
3.01Understand nomenclature of equine and how equine are important.10%C2 Understand Procedural
3.02Compare the advantages and disadvantages of operating an equine enterprise.6%C2 Understand Procedural
4.00Understand equine behavior as it relates to safety.10%C2 Understand Procedural
4.01Understand factors that influence equine behavior.5%C2 Understand Procedural
4.02Understand how to promote safe and rewarding horsemanship.5%C2 Understand Procedural
5.00Understand equine anatomy.16%C2 Understand Procedural
5.01Understand major external parts.4%C2 Understand Procedural
5.02Understand the skeletal/muscular system of equine.4%C2 Understand Procedural
5.03Understand the internal organs of equine.4%C2 Understand Procedural
5.04Understand the digestive system of equine.4%C2 Understand Procedural
6.00Apply equine maintenance.8%C3 Apply Procedural
6.01Understand the benefits of a routine maintenance program.4%C2 Understand Procedural
6.02Apply maintenance techniques to equine.4%C3 Apply Procedural
7.00Apply skills for equine selection.8%C3 Apply Procedural
7.01Understand skills necessary to make wise selection of equine.4%C2 Understand Procedural
7.02Apply skills necessary to make wise selection of equine.4%C3 Apply Procedural
8.00Apply tack and equipment skills to equine.12%C3 Apply Procedural
8.01Apply the use of bits for equine.4%C3 Apply Procedural
8.02Apply the use of bridles and halters on equine.4%C3 Apply Procedural
8.03Apply saddles on equine.4%C3 Apply Procedural
9.00Apply equitation techniques. (SUPPLEMENTAL)-C3 Apply Procedural
9.01Apply English equitation. (SUPPLEMENTAL)-C3 Apply Procedural
9.02Apply Western equitation. (SUPPLEMENTAL)-C3 Apply Procedural