Sneak Peak
The Lessons
Lesson 1 BREEDS AND IDENTIFICATION
Introduction
Breeds
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Lesson 2 ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND MOVEMENT
External Points of the Horse
Skeletal & Muscular Systems
Cardiovascular System
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Lesson 3 DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AND FEEDING
Overview of Digestive System
Food
Feeding Routines and Procedures
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Lesson 4 HORSE HANDLING
Basic Horse Psychology, Temperament and Behaviour
Safe Handling
Vices and Problem Behavior
Lesson 4 additional reading
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Lesson 5 HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Introduction to Horse Health
Internal Parasites
Skin Conditions
Equine Colic
Lameness
Contagious Respiratory Conditions – Viruses, Bacteria, Parasites
Non-Contagious Respiratory Conditions
Preventative Health Care Programs
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Lesson 6 SHOEING THE HORSE
Why do horses need shoes?
Types of shoes
Steps in shoeing the horse
Accidents associated with shoeing
General Foot Care
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Lesson 7 CARE OF THE HORSE AT GRASS
Grazing Requirements
Grazing Management
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Lesson 8 CARE OF THE STABLED HORSE
Stabling Facilities
Stable Yard Safety
Bedding & Mucking Out
Feeding & Watering Overview
Grooming
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Lesson 9 SADDLERY & EQUIPMENT
Saddles
Bridles
Bits
Ancillary Equipment
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Lesson 10 THE EQUINE INDUSTRY
What Do People Do With Horses?
Buying & Selling a Horse – Scope of the Industry
Common Equine Careers
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Final Assessment