Unit Award Scheme

113904 CARING FOR RESCUED HORSES: LEADING A HORSE MINDFULLY

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	three reasons to be calm and quiet when around horses	Summary sheet
2	two types of body language that a horse uses to communicate	Summary sheet
3	two pieces of safety equipment that must be worn when leading horses and why	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
4	approach a horse in a field in a safe and mindful manner	Summary sheet
5	greet and head collar a horse appropriately	Summary sheet
6	carefully and calmly attach the lead rope to the ring under the horse's chin	Summary sheet
7	stand in the correct position between the horse's head and shoulder	Summary sheet
8	use a combination of verbal cues and a small amount of pressure on the lead rope, if necessary, to encourage the horse forward	Summary sheet
9	walk alongside the horse mindfully for a minimum of one minute without tugging or pulling	Summary sheet
10	stop walking and stop the horse using a combination of verbal cues and a small amount of downward/backward pressure on the lead rope, if necessary, to encourage the horse to stop	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
11	how human body language can affect the way in which a horse reacts	Summary sheet
experienced
12	working safely and considerately with horses.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 14 August 2020Level - Entry Level