Horse Care - Hooves in Harmony C.I.C - Alternative Provision Directory 23/24

The course is open to anyone aged 13 years plus

The course aims to introduce learners to horse care and work within the Horse Industry. Learners will gain first-hand experience of working safely on a stable yard, with the knowledge and practical skills to carry out daily care and management of the horses, with horse welfare at the core of their work.

Teaching is aimed at those who are working towards a Level 1 qualification or above. The course is open to anyone aged 13 years plus who has an interest in working with horses or learning more about their care. The course offers excellent hands-on experience on a British Horse Society Approved livery yard, in addition to gaining knowledge through practically based theory work.

A number of AQA Unit Awards can be gained as learners are equipped with both knowledge and practical skills in areas such as:

• Stable management
• Health and safety
• Grooming and rugging
• The foot and shoeing
• Feeding and exercise
• Tack and equipment
• Basic grassland management

Groups are kept small to allow an additional focus on transferable skills including communication, teamwork, leadership and problem solving. Working with the horses helps to develop a sense of a duty of care which in turn can improve confidence and self-esteem in the individual. Assessment is done on an informal and on-going basis through both practical application and learner completed work.

This course is offered on Thursdays and Fridays giving the option for learners to attend either/or/both.

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