Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify basic anatomy and physiology of horses.
- Key features and functions of skeletal system and muscular system are identified.
- Key features and functions of respiratory system are identified.
- Key features and functions of circulatory system are identified.
- Key features and functions of digestive system are identified.
- Key features and functions of reproductive system are identified.
- Relate anatomy and body systems to performance of racehorses.
- Common illnesses and injuries of skeletal and muscular system of racehorses are identified.
- Common illnesses and injuries of respiratory system of racehorses are identified.
- Common illnesses and injuries of circulatory system of racehorses are described.
- Common illnesses and injuries of digestive system of racehorses are described.
- Follow illness and injury management plans.