BHS Horse Owners Certificate

Level 1 Syllabus

Knowledge of horse types, uses, colours and markings.
Elementary stable management.
Knowledge of care and maintenance required to keep a horse healthy and comfortable in a stable.

Stable routine and safety in the stable. Safe handling of both the horse and equipment necessary for his well-being. A knowledge of substances in common use which require particular care and or storage.

Identification of items of tack in common use and naming the parts. Basic care of tack. Ability to take to pieces, inspect for safety, clean and re-assemble.

Reasons and principles of grooming. Knowledge of the items in a grooming kit and their use,

Basic knowledge of shoeing and care of the foot.

Recognition of signs of ill health and when to call the vet. Temperature, pulse, respiration and the signs of health.
Preventative treatments- worming, flu-vac etc. A basic knowledge of the need to worm and vaccinate.

Elementary principles of feeding and watering. Rules of feeding and watering.

A knowledge of buying a horse. Points to look for. The need for a vet to assess the horse before purchase.

Elementary rules for preparing a horse for a ride, riding out on the roads, returning from a ride, riding dress.