Yard Skills 2

YARD SKILLS BASICS covers important points that are a quick guide to learning practical skills of basic stable yard management and horse care.

THESE POINTS INCLUDE

• Feeding options and feed labels
• Different types of horse feed
• Common poisonous plants and their effect on the horse
• The digestive tract of the horse
• Body condition scoring
• The importance of a yard routine
• Fire hazards and safety procedures
• How to manage a new horse arriving in the yard
• How to manage parasites