First Aid For The Horse (Including Bandaging)

The course

This course is ideal for the first-time horse owner, the Mum or Dad who helps their child with his/her pony, the novice rider or anyone who just wants to find out more about the care of the horse.

Areas of Study:

• Introduction to the course
• Theory session (classroom) to discuss – basic conformation and anatomy; sites of illness and ailments; signs of good and poor health; when to call the vet. Types of bandage; reasons for bandaging; where to bandage; what to bandage; how to bandage; care of bandages
• Practical – on the yard looking at horses – putting theory into practice.
• Practical – bandages; thermometers; stethoscopes; taking a pulse; poultices
• Practical – on the yard – demonstration of bandaging techniques; bandaging tails and legs
• Practical – bandaging the lame horse – knees and hocks
• Discussion, Questions and Answers

Entry qualifications:

None.

Additional Information:

Students are required to bring warm, wet weather clothing, gloves, riding hat to current BSI standards, notebook, pen and stout shoes or boots.

Dates available:

These courses may be charged lower fees due to co-funding from the Skills Funding Agency, ESF and other sources subject to an eligibility assessment. Please contact Hartpury Business on 01452 702154 to discuss whether you are eligible for lower prices.

For on site quotations and group bookings please contact Hartpury Business to discuss your specific requirements. Telephone (0)1452 702154 e-mail:hb@hartpury.ac.uk