Horse breeding and practical lessons at elementary school

The main goal of this bachelor thesis in its theoretical part was to elaborate on the topic of horse breeding, regarding the basic knowledge of horse care, tools for the horse care, rider's equipment, stabling, feeding, types of equestrian sports and contact of children and horses. In the practical part, an educational programme was created, designed for the pupils of the 9th class of elementary school, which are in the process of making the decision about their future secondary school. The pupils try during the programme how to do the basic horse care, how to saddle and put on headgear, such as a bridle or a halter. The educational programme was tested on a group of 15 pupils and is ready to be used on other groups