The History of Australian Thoroughbreds
Fact Sheet 1
YEAR 9
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Secondary Resources
Offering teachers and students free curriculum aligned resources designed to explore Australia’s thoroughbred industry
In collaboration with Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA), Thoroughbred Breeders Australia have developed a series of ten curriculum-aligned fact sheets and accompanying learning tasks for secondary students designed to explore Australia’s thoroughbred industry.
These resources integrate multimedia content, real-world case studies, and cross-curricular activities to engage students in meaningful learning. They showcase the industry’s careers, sustainability initiatives, and the role of innovation and technology, offering students practical insights into breeding/genetics, anatomy, nutrition, welfare, and performance management.
Evolution and Classification of the Thoroughbred Horse
Fact Sheet 2
YEAR 7
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Investigating Thoroughbred Energy, Motion, and Movement
Fact Sheet 3
YEAR 7-8 AND 10
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Business, Economics, and Thoroughbred Racing in Australia
Fact Sheet 4
YEAR 7-10
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Biosecurity, Welfare, and Ethical Considerations in the Australian Thoroughbred Industry
Fact Sheet 5
YEAR 7-10
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Thoroughbred Nutrition, Behaviour, and Handling
Fact Sheet 6
YEAR 7-10
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Thoroughbred Breeding and Genetics
Fact Sheet 7
YEAR 10
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Research and Development in the Thoroughbred Industry
Fact Sheet 8
YEAR 9-10
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Technology and Innovation in the Thoroughbred Industry
Fact Sheet 9
YEAR 7-10
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Career Opportunities in the Thoroughbred Industry
Fact Sheet 10
YEAR 7-10
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Answers
Secondary Student Fact Sheets 1-10
YEAR 7-10
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References
Secondary Student Fact Sheets 1-10
YEAR 7-10
Learning Areas:
Thoroughbred Energy, Motion and Movement
The Needs Of Thoroughbred Horses
The Life Cycle Of Thoroughbred Horses
The Characteristics and Features Of Thoroughbred Horses
Protecting Australian Thoroughbreds
Careers In Australia’s Thoroughbred Industry
