🔍 Part 1: The Mystery Story — Fill in the Blanks!

Instructions: Use the Answer Bank below to fill in the blanks and solve the mystery of Thunder the horse!

It was a sunny morning at Maple Ridge Horse Camp when stable manager Maya noticed that Thunder, the camp's favourite bay gelding, seemed "out of sorts." She started her check at the top — Thunder's long, flowing (1) ___________ was tangled and full of burrs. Moving down, she examined his (2) ___________, the tall part of his back where you measure a horse's height in hands. She placed her hand gently on his (3) ___________ — the large, rounded middle section of his body — and felt him tense up. "Hmm," she said.

Next, Maya checked his left front (4) ___________ and noticed some swelling near the joint. She carefully lifted his foot and inspected the (5) ___________ — the hard outer covering at the bottom — for any rocks or cracks. Thunder's (6) ___________ — the large muscle group connecting his front leg to his body — also seemed stiff. Maya looked into his big brown (7) ___________ and saw that it looked clear and bright. Good sign!

She walked to his hindquarters and pressed gently on his (8) ___________, the rounded back end, then ran her hand along his (9) ___________ where the saddle rests. Finally, she placed her ear near his (10) ___________ area to listen for a strong, steady heartbeat. "Mystery solved!" Maya smiled. "Thunder just needs some rest, a good grooming, and extra carrots!"

🏆 Great detective work! Check ✓ when you're done! [ ]

🐴 Part 2: Label the Horse!

Instructions: Write the correct body part name on each numbered line using the Word Bank below. Match each number to the arrow on the diagram.

[ 🐴 HORSE OUTLINE DIAGRAM — Draw arrows from numbers to body parts! ]

Use the numbered callouts below and draw a line from each number to the correct spot on a horse you sketch here, OR your leader will provide a printed outline.

                             ① ──→ [HEAD]         ② ──→ [NECK]

                             ③ ──→ [SHOULDER]    ④ ──→ [WITHERS]

                             ⑤ ──→ [CHEST]         ⑥ ──→ [BARREL]

                             ⑦ ──→ [HIP]            ⑧ ──→ [RUMP]

                             ⑨ ──→ [LEG/JOINT]    ⑩ ──→ [HOOF]

Write your answers here:

1. ___________________ 2. ___________________ 3. ___________________ 4. ___________________ 5. ___________________

6. ___________________ 7. ___________________ 8. ___________________ 9. ___________________ 10. __________________

🏆 Labelled like a pro! Check ✓ when done! [ ]

🎲 Part 3: Body Part Bingo!

Instructions: Read the 3 prompts below. Circle 6 body parts in the grid that best match the prompts. You can use each word only once!

📋 Prompts:

Prompt A: Circle the part that helps a horse see the world around them.

Prompt B: Circle the parts that help a horse run fast and move powerfully. (Find at least 3!)

Prompt C: Circle the parts that protect or support the horse's body (like armour or a frame). (Find at least 2!)

🎯 Bingo Grid — Circle your answers!

Write the 6 words you circled here:

1. ___________________ 2. ___________________ 3. ___________________

4. ___________________ 5. ___________________ 6. ___________________

🔗 Part 4: Match the Function!

Instructions: Draw a line OR write the matching letter next to each body part on the left!

1. Eye

2. Hoof

3. Withers

4. Barrel

5. Shoulder

6. Rump

7. Neck

8. Mane

A. Protects the foot like a shoe 🦶

B. Holds the lungs and heart inside 💛

C. Used to see predators all around 👁️

D. Where we measure a horse's height 📏

E. Provides warmth and beauty — like hair! 💇

F. Powers the horse's back legs for speed 💨

G. Connects head to body; helps horse graze 🌿

H. Moves the front leg forward when running 🏃

🏆 Mystery Solved! Check ✓ when done! [ ]

💡 Part 5: Horse Fun Facts — True or False?

Instructions: Read each statement. Circle TRUE or FALSE!

1. A horse's height is measured in "hands," where one hand equals about 10 centimetres.

TRUE

FALSE

2. Horses can sleep standing up because of a special locking system in their legs.

TRUE

FALSE

3. A horse has only one stomach, just like a dog or cat.

TRUE

FALSE

4. A horse's hoof is made of keratin — the same material as human fingernails!

TRUE

FALSE

5. Horses have the largest eyes of any land mammal in the world.

TRUE

FALSE

6. The "withers" is found at the very bottom of a horse's leg, just above the hoof.

TRUE

FALSE

🏆 Fantastic Facts Finder! Check ✓ when done! [ ]

🎖️ Part 6: Earn Your Junior Trainer Badge!

Colour in your badge and write your name to become an official Junior Horse Anatomy Trainer!

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🐴 JUNIOR HORSE TRAINER BADGE 🐴

✦ HORSE ANATOMY EXPERT ✦

Awarded to: ________________________________

🌟 Colour me in! 🌟

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🎉 Congratulations, Camp Detective! You've completed the Horse Anatomy Mystery Challenge! 🎉