Students write a short story using every equine term in the attached word bank. Younger Red Level students should have assistance as required – but the story should be in their own words.
This activity originated as a group activity for summer day camps, so it’s ideal for unmounted lessons. Small groups of 2-4 students can collaborate on their story. It could also be used as a horsey homework assignment for individual students.
Our only rule: the story should illustrate a clear understanding of the terms that are used.
When students read their story aloud, you have the opportunity to discuss misunderstood terms. Just make sure to keep things lighthearted and enjoyable.
All of the terminology is taken directly from the detailed information in our student study guides: in this case, the Red Level HorseSense Study Guide.
You can also create your own custom list. Just copy and paste the list into a new document and edit.
Other Level Up sets you might find helpful:
- Red Level HorseSense Study Guide
- Level Up Flashcards - Red HorseSense - Set of terms and definitions that can be duplex printed or printed on separate cards for games or student self-study.
- Level Up BINGO - Red HorseSense - 10 printable BINGO cards with terms and definitions, plus suggestions for game options.
- Level Up Terminology List - Red HorseSense - Instructor's set of terms and definitions in a simple printable list.
- Fractured Pony Tales - Red Level Horsemanship
