Equine Studies

Course

Distance

£ 330 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    96h

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. Suitable for: Anyone requiring skills in horse care.

About this course

Some experience with horses.

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Course programme

The Equine Studies course covers the following syllabus:

Study Guide


Unit 1: Evolution of the horse


  • Introduction

  • Early horse groups

  • Modern horse groups

    Unit 2: Biology of the horse
    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

  • Horse Markings

    Unit 3: Horse Breeds



  • Introduction

  • Abyssinian

  • Albanian

  • Appaloosa

  • Arabian

  • Clydesdale

  • Dales Pony

  • Egyptian

  • Exmoor Pony

  • Fell Pony

  • Hackney

  • Lipizzan

  • New Forest Pony

  • Palomino

  • Pinto

  • Shetland Pony

  • Thoroughbred

    Unit 4: What horse is best for you?



  • Introduction

  • The Best Breed for You

  • Age, Size and Sex

  • Assessing His Body Language

  • Assessing your prospective buy

    Unit 5: Buying a horse



  • Introduction

  • Where to Buy

  • The Initial Evaluation

  • Riding the Potential Horse

  • What to look for during your ride

  • Question Checklist

  • The Pre-Purchase Examination

  • The Coggins Test

    Unit 6: Basic Health & Safety for the Rider & Establishment



  • 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)

  • Proper equipment for adult riders

    Unit 7: Grooming & tacking up



  • Introduction

  • Choosing a suitable horse

  • Seek good advice

  • Choosing a riding academy

  • Choosing a saddle

  • The Bridle

  • Grooming and tacking up

    Unit 8: Leading, Mounting & Dismounting



  • 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

  • How to dismount

    Unit 9: Walking & Halting



  • Introduction

  • How to ask a horse to walk

  • How to halt a horse

  • The basics of steering

  • Exercises at walk and halt

    Unit 10: Trotting Basics



  • Introduction

  • Basic riding theory and philosophy

  • How to maintain a good walk, and why

  • How to ride the trot

    Unit 11: Stable Care



  • Introduction

  • Where to Keep your Horse?

  • Feeding

  • Pasture

  • Hay

  • Concentrates

  • Water

  • Shelter and Fencing for Horses

  • Security

  • Safety

    Unit 12: Basic Vet Care and First Aid



  • 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?

  • Prevention of Colic

    Equine Glossary
  • Additional information

    Support: No government funding available but you can pay monthly.
    Students per class: 50

    Equine Studies

    £ 330 + VAT