Unit Award Scheme

77196 ANIMAL CARE: HORSES

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	recognise and name at least six items of tack for a horse	Summary sheet
2	clean and look after tack	Summary sheet
3	tack up a horse ready for riding	Summary sheet
4	clean a stable	Summary sheet
5	prepare a stable for a horse	Summary sheet
6	select suitable grooming equipment to groom a chosen horse	Summary sheet
7	carry out basic day to day grooming of a horse	Summary sheet
8	carry out basic hoof care of a horse	Summary sheet
9	tie a slip knot for the safe tethering of a horse	Summary sheet
10	choose a safe place to tether a horse	Summary sheet
11	identify basic signs of health in horses	Student completed work
12	identify at least two common plants poisonous to horses	Summary sheet
13	work safely with and around horses	Summary sheet
acquired an understanding of
14	health and safety issues when working with horses	Student completed work
15	the basic signs of ill health in horses	Student completed work
16	the responsibilities of horse ownership	Student completed work
17	the horse's need for exercise	Student completed work
18	the horse's need for companionship	Student completed work
19	how to provide a balanced diet for a horse	Student completed work
20	how to maintain a healthy paddock for a horse	Student completed work
21	control of external and internal parasities of a horse	Student completed work
22	terminology commonly used in horsemanship.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 1 May 2008Level - Level One