Equine Science, Parliamentary Procedure & SAE Revision Sheet

1. 📌 Essentials

• Horses have approximately 205 bones in their skeletal system.
• The digestive system of horses is monogastric with hindgut fermentation.
• Major horse breeds include Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse and Arabian.
• The mare's estrous cycle lasts about 21 days.
• Vaccinations vital for horses: tetanus, rabies,.
• Parasite control involves scheduled deworming and fecal testing.
• Parliamentary motions: main, amend, postpone.
• Quorum is the minimum number needed for valid decisions.
• SAE categories: exploratory, entrepreneurship, placement, research.
• Record keeping is crucial for SAE assessment and progress.
• Equine management includes health, nutrition, reproduction, and handling.
• Parliamentary procedure maintains order and fairness in meetings.
• SAE provides experiential learning through student-led projects.

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