Use this teaching guide for unmounted lessons that help students understand the life cycle of equine parasites – and why a program of parasite control is important for a horse’s health.
Blue HorseSense students should focus on the big picture, acknowledging the reality of equine parasites, the potential risks of ignoring them, and different approaches to practicing parasite prevention.
Lessons cover:
- common internal and external equine parasites
- the basic life cycle of an internal parasite
- methods of parasite control, including fecal testing, deworming, sanitation and pasture management
Teaching tips include:
- creative ideas for teaching this topic with both private and group lessons
- suggested Challenge materials (games, worksheets, etc.) and other teaching tools
- strategies for adapting for your unique teaching situation
If this is your first time using our unmounted teaching guides, please make sure that you download and read:
HOW TO TEACH HORSESENSE USING OUR TEACHING GUIDES – IMPORTANT INFORMATION
OTHER TEACHING RESOURCES YOU MAY FIND HELPFUL:
- Blue Level HorseSense Study Guide
- Our Quizlet.com Classroom - Equine Parasites Flashcards
- HorseSense Equine Record Book - Printable
- Teaching Guide - Green HorseSense - What a Horse Wants
- Teaching Guide - Green HorseSense - Determining Dosage
- Teaching Guide - Green HorseSense - Horsey Health Care
- Blue HorseSense Flashcards