Horse Owners Certificate - British Horse Society Level 4

Course

Blended learning in Wimbledon

£ 150 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Blended

  • Location

    Wimbledon

  • Duration

    6 Weeks

Facilities

Location

Start date

Wimbledon (London)
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24 A/B High Street, SW19 5DX

Start date

On request

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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

Payment options: Non-Member's Price £150 Member's Price £120

Horse Owners Certificate - British Horse Society Level 4

£ 150 + VAT