EQUINE STUDIES - LEVEL 2 COURSE
NVQ
Distance
Description
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Type
NVQ Level 2
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
100h
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Duration
12 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
Approximate Study Time: 100 Hours (Self Study) Buy Now More InfoThe 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. On successful completion of this course students will receive an accredited Level 2 Certificate Award and a Distance Learning Diploma.
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About this course
There are no particular entry requirements.
On successful completion of this course students will receive an accredited Level 2 Certificate of Achievement.
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Subjects
- First Aid
- Audit
- Basic
- IT
- Basic IT training
- Basic IT
- Quality
- Accredited
- Training First Aid
- Quality Training
- Skills and Training
Course programme
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 home study courses also come with a useful Equine Glossary of terms.
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EQUINE STUDIES - LEVEL 2 COURSE