Basics Course
The most useful course to learn fundamental horse care, tack and equipment. Learn how to safely manage your horse while working in hand.
Learn correct techniques for grooming – why we use certain brushes as well as correct hoof care. Learn how to blanket horses correctly and the benefits and reasons for blanketing.
Learn basic anatomy of the horse including the different colours, markings and unique features.
Learn about the horses natural lifestyle, instincts and reactions and basic body language for safe handling.
Learn the signs of good and ill heath in the equine to maintain health.
Learn the different types of basic tack in use and how to correctly fit on the horse.
Learn about the rules of feeding and watering and how to maintain a healthy environment for your horse.
Learn more advances skills to improve on knowledge gained in Basics 1
Learn different methods to improve the horses’ appearance – including trimming and clipping.
Learn how to assess a horse’s size and how it ages.
Learn the horses correct paces and footfalls and what is desirable in its movement. Learn how to identify if a horse is lame.
Learn about normal and abnormal behavior in horses.
Learn about the fundamental rights of all equines and the need to protect them.
Learn about the horses’ unique digestive tract and which feeds are most suitable to maintain health. Learn how to apply body condition scoring.
Learn about the rules of travelling a horse safely and how to care for the equine in transit.
