Routine Equine Care and First Aid

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LOCATION & START DATE
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 31 October 2024
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 7 April 2025
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 30 May 2025
LEVEL
No Qualification Levels Explained
DURATION
1 day
LEARNING AREA
Equine Find out more
ATTENDANCE
Part-time

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.

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

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

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

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Routine Equine Care and First Aid No Qualification Duchy College Stoke Climsland Equine, BHS, Firstaid