Principles of Horse Care
Build your knowledge of day-to-day horse care, including common horse feeds, stable routines and how to recognise changes in a horse’s behaviour or health.
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The Principles of Horse Care course is for anyone who wants to learn about horses and ponies and their day-to-day care. It may be of interest if you have a passion for horses, ride regularly, help on a yard, care for your own horse or are considering a career in the equine industry. The course is aligned with the theory requirements for British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 1 and Stage 2 Care assessments.
In this course, you will build your knowledge of day-to-day horse care, including common horse feeds, stable routines and how to recognise changes in a horse’s behaviour or health. The course provides a foundation for practical training and helps you prepare for BHS Stage 1 and Stage 2 Care assessments or further equine study.
After completing this course, you may be interested in studying:
Horse Care
We offer a unique blend of hands-on, skills-based learning with a classroom-led theoretical approach, giving you the best possible start to your career.
- Advanced Certificate
- NC
Equine Science and Management
This programme will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to make an effective contribution to the equine industry.
- BSc (Hons)
- CertHE
Equine Studies
These courses offer a mixture of practical and theoretical subjects in the care and accommodation of horses as well as equine instruction and events.
- MA at SCQF level 5
- MA at SCQF level 6
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