 HORSE AND PONY TRY IT 1. Safety First - Know how to stay safe around ponies or horses is always important.
- Show you know how to approach a pony or horse correctly.
- Dress for safety when riding on a pony or horse. Know why it's important to wear a helmet. What is considered suitable footwear?
2. Caring for horses and ponies - Do all of the following:
- Find out how to groom a pony or horse. Ask an adult to show you the tools used for grooming.
- What do ponies and horses eat? How much do they eat?
- Animal doctors are called veterinarians. When treating ponies or horses, what kind of care do they provide? Why do they visit the stables?
3. Horse and Pony skills
- Lead a pony or horse with a lead rope.
- Mount and dismount correctly.
- Ride with an adult leading the pony or horse in an arena or safe area.
4. Mane Parts - Learn to name the main parts of a horse or pony.
5. Pony pictures - Make a list of real or fictional ponies or horses. Pick a horse from your list and see a video or read a book about it. Color a picture about your favorite part in the story and share it with others.
6. A Horse of a Different Color - Look through books for pictures of ponies or horses. Do they look alike? How are they different? What color(s) would you want your pony or horse to be? Color a picture of a pony or horse and add your special markings.
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