Horse Owners Certificate - British Horse Society Level 4
Course
Blended learning in Wimbledon
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Blended
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Location
Wimbledon
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Duration
6 Weeks
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Course programme
Course Content
The final Horse Owners Certificate
Syllabus includes:
- Knowledge of the main systems in the horse (Respiration, Reproduction, Digestive, Immune, etc.), their function and common problems associated with these systems,(COPD, Colic etc.)
- Knowledge of various grasses, conditions for growth and beneficial properties.
- Procedures for improving pasture i.e. drainage, cross grazing, re-seeding, fertilisers etc.
- Calendar of management for grassland. Haymaking - types and methods. Vitamins/Minerals - difference between them and why they may be deficient in the diet. Name main vitamins/minerals and their uses. Weights and types of feed available for: Riding School horses, Hunters, Competition Horses, etc.
- Knowledge of structure of the tooth and ageing characteristics.
- Description of structure of the mouth and common problems that may result from poor conformation of this.
- Name and structure of different types of remedial shoes.
- Give description of the condition under which these shoes may be used and the way in which they affect improvement/relief.
- List the basic principles of sick nursing and the reasons/conditions for implementing these.
- Describe the way in which these principles may help to reduce severity of a condition/injury and any problems that may arise as a result.
- Outline the basic principles of fitting various saddles (dressage, jumping, crosscountry, general purpose) and bridles (snaffle, double bridle).
- Describe the uses of specific .bits. and gadgets, (draw reins, balancing reins, Market Harborough, De Gouge, etc.) and the way in which they work.
- List common stable vices and their possible causes.
- Also suggested ways to stop such vices and the preventative steps that can be taken to limit these.
- A general knowledge of the BHS and its Departments, Structure etc.
- Awareness of the BHS qualifications system and BHS Register of Instructors.
- Action to be taken in the event of an accident.
- A knowledge of RIDDOR and legal obligations of an Instructor.
Available Tuesday
Session 7.00-8.30 p.m.
Additional information
Horse Owners Certificate - British Horse Society Level 4