EQUINE STUDIES COURSE
Category:
Animal Care
Course Format
Paper-Based
Approximate Study Time
100 Hours (Self Study)
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Payment Options
You can spread the payments for this course
over 4 monthly payments.
Initial payment of £110.00
Followed by 3 monthly
payments of £55.00 |
Price:
£275.00
VAT inclusive
Approximate Delivery Time
1-2 Working Days (Courier Service) |
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The course is designed to give you an introduction and overview to a large number of aspects about the care and skills needed to both care and look after a horse.
The course also covers the basics of riding, grooming and the handling of horses, as well as useful information on buying a horse, and information on stabling and looking after your horse.
The course covers the following units:
- Unit One – Evolution of the Horse
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; Early horse groups; and Modern horse groups.
- Unit Two – Biology of the Horse
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction, An Introduction to the Skeleton of the Horse; Muscles of the Horse and Their Purposes; Muscles of the trunk, back, and ribs; Muscles in the hindquarters; Tendons and ligaments of the lower leg; Organs of the Horse; and Horse Markings.
- Unit Three – Horse Breeds
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; Abyssinian; Albanian; Appaloosa; Arabian; Clydesdale; Dales Pony; Egyptian; Exmoor Pony; Fell Pony; Hackney; Lipizzan; New Forest Pony; Palomino; Pinto; Shetland Pony and Thoroughbred.
- Unit Four – What Horse is Best for you?
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; The Best Breed for You; Age, Size and Sex; Assessing His Body Language; and Assessing your prospective buy.
- Unit Five – Buying a Horse
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; Where to Buy; The Initial Evaluation; Riding the Potential Horse; What to look for during your ride; Question Checklist; The Pre-Purchase Examination and The Coggins Test.
- Unit Six - Basic Health & Safety for the Rider & Establishment
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; Legal Requirements; Hazards and precautions; Checklist; References and further details; Basic Rider Equipment for Safe Riding; Proper equipment for junior riders (children under age 12); and Proper equipment for adult riders.
- Unit Seven – Grooming & Tacking Up
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; Choosing a suitable horse; Seek good advice; Choosing a riding academy; Choosing a saddle; The Bridle; and Grooming and tacking up.
- Unit Eight – Leading Mounting & Dismounting
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; How to lead a horse; How to ask a horse to stand for mounting; Preparing to mount; Getting a leg up; Holding the reins; and How to dismount
- Unit Nine – Walking & Handling
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; How to ask a horse to walk; How to halt a horse; The basics of steering; and Exercises at walk and halt.
- Unit Ten – Trotting Basics
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; Introduction; Basic riding theory and philosophy; How to maintain a good walk, and why; and How to ride the trot.
- Unit Eleven – Stable Care
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; Where to Keep your Horse?; Feeding; Pasture; Hay; Concentrates; Water; Shelter and Fencing for Horses; Security; and Safety.
- Unit Twelve – Basic Vet Care & First Aid
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; Other Emergencies; Equine First Aid Kit; How To Take a Horse's Temperature; How To Check a Horse's Pulse; How To Determine The Respiration Rate; How To Check for Gut Sounds; How To Perform a Pinch Test; How To Check CRT; Mucous Membranes; Teeth; What is Colic?; and Prevention of Colic.
The course also comes with a useful Equine Glossary of terms.
Course Duration:
Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The course will take approximately 100 hours of study to complete.
Pre-Requirements:
There are no particular entry requirements.
Technical Support:
Once you have enrolled, you will have access to your own personal tutor by mail or email. You will receive full tutor support for a 12 month period.
Qualification:
The course is designed for personal development and is not externally accredited. Students who successfully complete the series of assignments will receive a certificate of completion (Non-Accredited).
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