Course description
Horse Care Level 2
The course enables students to gain a knowledge base, and the skills necessary to enable them to follow a range of careers in the equine industry.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Between two and four GCSEs at grades 2 – 3 (grade D – E) or above, including Maths, English and a Science, or a Level 1 qualification at Merit or above.
Very basic experience of being around horses and able to walk, trot and canter on a horse at a novice level is required. Applicants weighing over 80kg may be on a non-riding option
Training Course Content
Course content includes:
- Fit and maintain horse tack and clothing – exploring horse clothing and saddlery including a range of tack, boots and bandages
- Undertake horse grooming, trimming and plaiting – presenting horses groomed, trimmed and plaited
- Work related experience – carry out equine related work experience on the college yard and within the equine industry
- Introduction to the principles of horse behaviour – explore the principles of horse behaviour and how these can be applied in practice
- Riding horses on the flat – develop your riding ability on the flat and riding on the road
- Riding horses over fences- introduces ground poles and small fences
- Undertake routine stable duties-learn the principles of stable duties and apply these in practice on the college yard
- Carry out and understand the principles of feeding and watering – introduces feeding and watering of horses including basic husbandry and ration formulation
- Undertake horse handling – focuses on developing and improving skills in handling a variety of horses in different situations.
Course delivery details
Using both classroom-based lectures and practicals based on the equine yard.
Continuing Studies
Horse Management Level 3 Diplomas, or jobs such as assisting in yards, working in the racing industry, or retailing.
Activate Learning
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