View Unit : Carry out routine care and monitor the health and well-being of horses

Care for horses in a manner which optimises their health and well-being

Monitor horses physical condition and behaviour at regular intervals and report concerns to the appropriate person covering the following:

(i) posture

(ii) movement

(iii) behaviour

(iv) appetite

(v) condition

(vi) bodily function

Carry out routine husbandry and health care, observe and monitor to promote horses health according to instructions

Provide clear and accurate information for recording purposes

Work in a way which maintains health and safety and security of horse, self and others during work which is consistent with relevant legislation, codes of practice and any additional requirements

Describe how to recognise signs of health and ill-health covering all of the following:

(i) disease

(ii) disability

(iii) pest infestation

(iv) trauma

(v) colic

Describe how to monitor horses physical condition and behaviour at regular intervals and when to report concerns to the appropriate person covering all the following:

i) posture

ii) movement

iii) behaviour

iv) appetite

v) condition

vi) bodily functions

Describe how to recognise horse health emergencies and when to call supervisor

Describe routine measures of worming, vaccination and foot care

Describe the basic structure of the foot and leg and describe how to recognise a lame horse

Describe how to recognise and treat minor ailments

Outline the current health and safety legislation, codes of practice and any additional requirements, which apply to this area of work