Unit Award Scheme

113975 CARING FOR RESCUED HORSES: FIVE NEEDS OF A HORSE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	one piece of safety equipment that must be worn when around horses and why	Summary sheet
2	two potential hazards found in a field	Summary sheet
3	two reasons for the importance of providing and maintaining a clean water source	Summary sheet
4	two reasons for the importance of cleaning and maintaining equipment	Summary sheet
5	two reasons for the importance of holding a horse correctly	Summary sheet
6	the five needs of a horse	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
7	safely and calmly catch and head collar a horse	Summary sheet
8	name and correctly use three different items of grooming equipment	Summary sheet
9	clean a water bucket or trough with support	Summary sheet
10	fill and weigh a hay net	Summary sheet
11	assist with setting up a stable	Summary sheet
12	hold a horse calmly and considerately for one minute whilst it has hooves picked out, a general health check and is groomed or bathed	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
13	why horses are stabled or turned out	Summary sheet
14	when to disinfect equipment and what is used to do so	Summary sheet
experienced
15	assisting with caring for a horse.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 17 August 2020Level - Entry Level