Unit Award Scheme

113977 CARING FOR RESCUED HORSES: HEALTH CARE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	three different types of routine treatment for a horse and the importance of each	Summary sheet
2	three common ailments that affect horses	Summary sheet
3	what normal TPR (temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate) measurements are	Summary sheet
4	five signs of either good health and/or ill health in a horse	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
5	give a horse a routine health check	Summary sheet
6	prepare a thermometer for use	Summary sheet
7	read the temperature on the thermometer once used	Summary sheet
8	research and report back on a common ailment of a horse, what it looks like and the treatment required	Student completed work
9	identify a common ailment in a horse	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
10	how and why regular monitoring should be carried out	Summary sheet
11	how aging affects a horse	Summary sheet
experienced
12	working calmly, safely and considerately with horses.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 17 August 2020Level - Level One