Stable course

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The stable boy is the one who takes care of the horses' care and the cleaning of the stable. Typically he works as an employee at stables or riding schools, or at farms. The activity mainly consists in cleaning the stables, in particular in arranging the bedding, distributing the forage to the horses and handling them. Complementary activities can be the cleaning of horses and their harnesses. He can also carry out medical aid interventions. No special education is required, but it is helpful to have experience in caring for animals. The professional figure of the stable boy is also included among those provided for by the collective agreement regarding domestic work (classification in "Level A"). The stable is a building used as a shelter for animals. In particular, the term "stable" often refers to the place used for the maintenance, foraging and resting of cattle. A stable is usually designed according to the specific animal that will have to use it while maintaining some fundamental characteristics. Each construction of this kind must have two fundamental purposes: to provide the animal with everything it needs without external help and to prevent it from escaping, as well as to protect it from atmospheric agents. In order to do this, all the stables are usually fenced, closed or provided with perimeter areas for single animals or groups of animals; and provided with an area in which each animal can feed (often referred to as a feeding trough). For cattle there are two main types of stable: fixed housing,

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MODULE I: Standard structure of a stable: equipped with an area in which each animal can feed called a feeder II MODULE: The construction criteria of a stable: orientation of the stable, shapes and dimensions of the building and active and passive ventilation MODULE III : The housing: fixed housing, free housing and thermoregulation to maintain the optimal temperature both in winter and in summer MODULE IV: The work of the stableman: daily care of the horses, cleaning of the stable from manure, preparation of hay and food for the animals V MODULE: Profile and professional skills of the stable boy: knowledge and technical skills on how to look after animals and horses,be able to keep records clearly and accurately and have good observation skills to notice any changes in a horse's condition. VI MODULE: Stable maintenance techniques by the groom

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Stable course

£ 239.60 VAT inc.

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Original amount in EUR:

280 €

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