Stable Management

Syllabus

Buying a horse

Conformation

Stabling

Why bedding is necessary

The digestive system and principles of feeding and watering

Grass kept horse and pasture management

The skin

The foot and shoeing

Exercise and conditioning

Tack and biting

Blankets, bandages and boots

Sick nursing

Minor ailments

Unsoundness and related minor ailments

Clipping, trimming and plaiting

Travelling and care of the horse at a show

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Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 135 hrs.