Created to support the teaching of evolution and inheritance at primary level, this resource contains an animation in which two children go back millions of years to look at the ancestors of the horse. The children observe and discuss the changes that happened as this animal evolved over many generations. A second animation looks at…
The free online videos have been created by Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) as a tool to keep vets and owners abreast of the latest developments regarding equine health information.
Level 1 Workbook This is the first in a series of what will be three fun and informative math workbooks for kids who love horses. The math concepts in this workbook are targeted at the grade 4 level with an added splash of math at the grade 5 level. The horse information is of interest…
Level 2 Workbook The Level 2 Workbook teaches kids about the real world of horses through the lens of math and science. Math and science are tools we can use to satisfy our natural curiosity about the world around us. Math in this workbook is primarily at the grade 5 level with some grade 4…
Are you looking for an educational horse book for kids? Math and science play a vital role in today’s horse world. Building on the Level 1 workbook, the Level 2 workbook shows kids how to apply their math skills as they learn about the real world of horses. Who would have thought that learning, understanding, and interpreting the world of horses could be such a fantastic way to learn math?
Math in the Level 2 workbook is aimed at the grade 5 level, with a splash of grade 4 and 6 thrown in. Both US customary and metric units are used throughout the book. The horse information is for all ages!
The Level 2 workbook is available in both print and pdf download versions.
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Riders often complain about lower back pain from riding but our understanding of riding’s impact on our spine is limited. University of Kentucky researchers are investigating ways to quantify physical mechanics of the human spine during riding, including force, acceleration, and displacement.
The French Equestrian Federation (FFE), the umbrella organization for all of the country’s leisure and competition horse and pony activities, has banned the practice of trimming horse whiskers. Vibrissae, the technical term for the long tactile hairs around a horse’s eyes, mouth, and nose, are sensory organs that each have distinct nerve and blood supply.…
Would you love to take equine courses in your own home? My Horse University (MHU) is a Michigan State University online educational program for people who love horses. MHU brings research and knowledge from experts to online courses and products. Educational resources available include horse management articles, live and recorded webinars, and podcasts with topics…
Water is one of the most important parts of a horse’s diet, and watering horses in winter can be especially challenging. How do horse owners keep fresh thawed water available to horses when temperatures drop below freezing? 1. What is the freezing temperature of water in °C and °F? 2. If the temperature is 10°F…
Based in England, Equine Distance Learning (EDL) is an organization providing online horse care courses that are professionally written, easy to follow and study, and offer excellent student support. Online distance learning allows you to study at home in your own time and at your own pace to improve your knowledge of all things related…