Horses In a Nutshell

Series of short practical yard based sessions

03/08/2024 - 21/09/2024

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A series of short engaging practical lecture/demos stable yard based learning sessions.

03/08 POINTS OF THE HORSE to include hooves basic bones and tendons.

10/08 MEASURING THE HORSE to include TPR height weight bit size bridle saddle girth making a Personal Data Sheet

17/08 PLAITING MANES & TAILS to include feather care trimming current whisker rules

24/08 BASIC FIRST AID to include poulticing bandaging tails wounds hooves and making a first aid kit

31/08 DISCUSSION DEBATE ON SOCIAL LICENCE HORSES CHARTER & FIVE FREEDOMS

07/09 CARE OF HORSES FEET to include shoeing trimming barefoot types of shoe for purpose road nails hood products

14/09 CLEAN & STRIP TACK to include use as nd fitting and upto date rules on competition bitting

21/09 FEEDING HORSES to include what why when how much Rules of feeding and advice on balancers storage & hygiene 

 

Open to all from 10yrs ( will be split if numbers permit)

Book week to week or book all sessions to receive a good discount.

Everyone should come dressed for hands on practice and weather related  clothing.

All horse owners the opportunity to gain BHS Challenge awards in Horse Health and Care will be an option..

Refreshments available 

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