Routine Equine Care and First Aid

Course information

The course will start with an introduction to the safe working practices on the Equestrian Centre.
You will be introduced to the signs of good health in horses and the normal parameters and undertake health checks yourself on the college horses.

Common ailments and injures in horses will be covered followed by a practical session on using first aid techniques such as bandaging and applying a poultice. When to call the vet will also be part of this session.

During the day you will also undertake daily care tasks to maintain the health of horses including grooming and handling.

What You Will Learn

Equine health and safety procedures
Signs of health
First aid techniques for horses

Entry Requirements

Riding hat to current safety standard, gloves & sturdy yard boots are required to work safely on the yard.

Progression

Land based City & Guilds Diploma Level One (Horse care)
Working as a groom
Working at a riding school
Working towards BHS exams

Duchy College Stoke Climsland

Duchy College Stoke Climsland

Set on stunning rolling hillsides, our campus epitomises the very best of land-based education. The recent addition of the £4 million Future Farm research facility means students and businesses are at the heart of the next evolution of environmental farming. Whether it’s a love of horses, sport, protective services, heavy machinery or animal care, nobody forgets their time at Duchy College Stoke Climsland. It’s time to secure your #careercollege experience.

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