Stable Management Knowledge and Care of Horses
This blog series will set out the requirements and a study guide for anyone interested in learning more about the care of horses. It loosely follows the syllabus for the British Horse Society Assistant Instructor (BHS AI) examination and is the basic requirements needed for anyone considering caring for their own horse. The language has been Americanized for the current audience.
The British Horse Society is a world renowned organization dedicated to the well being of all equines, and those who care for them. They provide welfare services for horses and advice for owners. Their campaigning and lobbying for major equestrian issues on behalf of both horses and riders brings about changes in procedures and laws, and enhances the lives all those involved in the horse community world wide. They also offer the world's leading equestrian qualifications and approval systems.
The sections are broken down as follows:
- Identifying Horses
- Correctly Handling Horses
- Grooming a Horse
- Basic Horse Equipment and Use
- Tacking-up, Removing, and Maintaining Tack
- Braiding, Clipping, and Trimming Horses
- Shoeing and Hoof Care
- Watering, Feeding, and Fittening Horses
- The Care Of Stabled and Grass Kept Horses
- Fitting Tack and Equipment and the Care of a Horse in Competition
- Horse Health, Anatomy, and Physiology
- How to Lunge a Fit Horse for Exercise
- Fitting and Evaluation Specialized Tack and Equipment
- Conformation and 'Way of Going'
- Managing an Equestrian Business
White Rose Equestrian Center in the Lake Norman area of Charlotte, NC offers stable management classes suitable for anyone interested in learning about or furthering their education regarding the care, health, and well being of horses. These classes can also be tailored to home school groups. For more information and costs please contact us or give us a call 704-559-9122.
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