Courses / EQUINE STUDIES COURSE
EQUINE STUDIES COURSE
- Provider
- Distance Learning Centre
- Summary
- The course is designed to give you an introduction and overview to a large number of aspects about the care and skills needed to both care and look after a horse.
The course also covers the basics of riding, grooming and the handling of horses, as well as useful information on buying a horse, and information on stabling and looking after your horse.
About the Course
- Target
- Entry requirements
- There are no particular entry requirements
- Outcome
- The course consists of set lessons with assignments to complete. On completion of the course you will be issued with our own certification.
The course is currently awaiting certification from ASET so an ASET Level 3 Diploma in Equine Studies should be available soon. Thisaward is at an equivalent to A Level or NVQ Level 3. - Content
- The course covers the following syllabus:
- Lesson One – Evolution of the Horse
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; Early horse groups; and Modern horse groups.- Lesson Two – Biology of the Horse
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction, An Introduction to the Skeleton of the Horse; Muscles of the Horse and Their Purposes; Muscles of the trunk, back, and ribs; Muscles in the hindquarters; Tendons and ligaments of the lower leg; Organs of the Horse; and Horse Markings.- Lesson Three – Horse Breeds
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; Abyssinian; Albanian; Appaloosa; Arabian; Clydesdale; Dales Pony; Egyptian; Exmoor Pony; Fell Pony; Hackney; Lipizzan; New Forest Pony; Palomino; Pinto; Shetland Pony and Thoroughbred.- Lesson Four – What Horse is Best for you?
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; The Best Breed for You; Age, Size and Sex; Assessing His Body Language; and Assessing your prospective buy.- Lesson Five – Buying a Horse
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; Where to Buy; The Initial Evaluation; Riding the Potential Horse; What to look for during your ride; Question Checklist; The Pre-Purchase Examination and The Coggins Test.- Lesson Six - Basic Health & Safety for the Rider & Establishment
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; Legal Requirements; Hazards and precautions; Checklist; References and further details; Basic Rider Equipment for Safe Riding; Proper equipment for junior riders (children under age 12); and Proper equipment for adult riders.- Lesson Seven – Grooming & Tacking Up
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; Choosing a suitable horse; Seek good advice; Choosing a riding academy; Choosing a saddle; The Bridle; and Grooming and tacking up.- Lesson Eight – Leading Mounting & Dismounting
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; How to lead a horse; How to ask a horse to stand for mounting; Preparing to mount; Getting a leg up; Holding the reins; and How to dismount- Lesson Nine – Walking & Handling
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; How to ask a horse to walk; How to halt a horse; The basics of steering; and Exercises at walk and halt.- Lesson Ten – Trotting Basics
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; Introduction; Basic riding theory and philosophy; How to maintain a good walk, and why; and How to ride the trot.- Lesson Eleven – Stable Care
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; Where to Keep your Horse?; Feeding; Pasture; Hay; Concentrates; Water; Shelter and Fencing for Horses; Security; and Safety.- Lesson Twelve – Basic Vet Care & First Aid
This lesson includes the following topics: Introduction; Other Emergencies; Equine First Aid Kit; How To Take a Horse's Temperature; How To Check a Horse's Pulse; How To Determine The Respiration Rate; How To Check for Gut Sounds; How To Perform a Pinch Test; How To Check CRT; Mucous Membranes; Teeth; What is Colic?; and Prevention of Colic.
The course also comes with a useful Equine Glossary of terms.
Technical Support
Once you have enrolled, you will have access to your own personal tutor by mail or email. You will receive full tutor support for a 12 month period. - Lesson One – Evolution of the Horse
- Cost
- £295
- Enrolment
- Website
- www.distance-learning-centre.co.uk
Availability
- Starts
- Variable, self study
- Duration
- self study
- Timetable
- Approx 100 hours
- Provider
- Distance Learning Centre
Venues/Contact
Main
Swaledale
4 Coaley Lane
Newbottle, Houghton le Spring
Tyne & Wear
DH4 4SQ
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone 0845 129 7238
Fax 0845 129 7239
Website http://www.distance-learning-centre.co.uk
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