Free Horse Unit Study Resources

Just saw a post of a forum that a family was looking for resources to go along with FIAR books, The Wild Horses of Sweetbriar and The Finest Horse in Town. Both of these have to do with horses so I wanted to help out by doing a quick google search. Since I found so many wonderful and free resources I created this free horse unit study resource post to share!

My daughter was very interested in horses a couple of years ago. So we did start a lapbook that we found free online as well as a 107 page Horse Unit Study from Oakes Homeschool Consulting co-op.

Unfortunately it’s no longer online so I wanted to find you a few other resources. I did a quick Google search and found Horse Publications and Resources from Ohio 4-H that are free to download.

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We checked out books at the library and tried to learn some things. We realized we needed some hands-on horse experience and so we called a friend of ours who owns a pony and some horses. She was gracious enough to let Princess and Eldest ride on Little Eddie while she lead him down her long lane. She also helped with what parts of a horse are called, grooming tools, and markings.

I am hoping that Princess gets the learning bug again about horses and we can finish the lapbook. I think listening to Black Beauty or watching a few movies about horses on Netflix will spark some interest. Once again we will call our friend and even let Lil’ Red ride if he’d like!

Lapbooks:

Each one of these provides a little bit different free printables to create a lapbook or display board or notebook all about horses!

All About Horses Lapbook from Homeschooling in Heels

Horses Lapbook from Homeschool Helper Online

Horses from Thy Word is Lamp Unto My Feet

Horses Connections from Homeschool Share

Horses Unit Study from HS Classrooml Net

Horse Unit Study Paid resources:

Black Beauty Bonus Set

Horse Copy Work Book

Horses Project Pack from In the Hands of a Child

Horses CopyWork book from Happy Scribes

Horses Learning Lapbook with Study Guide from A Journey through Learning

Horses Lapbook Mini Unit

The World of Hoses

Book Specific Lapbooks & Guides:

Black Beauty Teacher guide

Fritz and the Beautiful Horses from Homeschool Share

Misty of Chincoteague Literature Study from Homeschool Helper Online

The Horse and His Boy Literature Guide

Horse Treats:

Special Note: Horses should not be fed peanuts, because they cannot digest them and it clogs their intestines. According to one vet, peanut butter will not hurt them. Please use your own judgment or check with your vet when in doubt.

Easy to Make Horse Treat Recipes-All horses love treats and your horse will love your homemade horse treats. Making horse cookies and other goodies is easy and can be done using ingredients that you most likely already have.

No Bake Homemade Horse Treats

Make Your Own Horse Treats: These are special treats for your favorite horse.

Ingredients:

1 cup of flour
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
Grated vegetables or fruits such as apples or carrots

Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Start by mixing the sugar, flour and fruits. Stir well. Add all other ingredients and mix well. Cook for 15 minutes. These should be crunchy when done.

Free Printable Horse Unit Study Resources:

Anatomy– B&W labeled printable

Basic Horse Care– printable chart

Boarding Stable Checklist

Elementary Educator’s Packet– info. from International Museum of the Horse

First aid-Learn how to handle an equine emergency. Find out what injuries you can treat yourself and figure out when you need to call a veterinarian.

Giddy Up and Go– 4-H website links and resources

History of the Horse– info. from International Museum of the Horse

Holistic Horse Care– topical list of

Horseless Member Project book from 4-H

Horse Activities from American Museum of Natural History- stationary, flipbook,etc.

Horse Breed by Letter– research a favorite or specific breed

Horse Dentistry-Just like humans, horses need regular dental care. Learn about equine teeth and find out when you need to schedule a visit from the horse dentist.

Horse Fan Activity Badge Book from GS of Northwest Georgia

Horse Information and Data– anatomy, skeleton, hoof diagram, gait identification

Horse Mini-unit Study (list of activities)- explore horses and horseback riding in a high-interest, hands-on approach.

Horse Lapbook Notebook resources found on scribd- right click on pictures and select the download or arrow button and save as a pdf file

Horse Worksheets from SchoolExpress

Horse Owner Responsibility booklet from Unwanted Horse Coalition

Horse Stories– read stories submitted online

How to Fit a Halter for Showmanship– printable pdf

Learn How to Draw a Horse

Middle School Educator’s Packet– info. from International Museum of the Horse

Project Hoofbeat– from the Virginia Racing Commission. It’s filled with lesson plans including vocabulary, crossword puzzles, descriptions of various breeds, horse history timelines, and more.

Realistic Horse Coloring pages– great for lapbook elements

Rodeo and Horseback Riding Scrapbook Papers– great for journaling or decorating your lapbook or report

The Horse Library

ThinkQuest- interactive website about horses

Stacey Mayer’s Free Online Horse Coloring Books– great for older children

Unwanted Horse Coalition– booklet about how to help

White Stallion Lapnotes Copywork

Young Rider Magazine– articles about care, nutrition, breeds, and other free resources/games,etc.