Unit Award Scheme

114023 CARING FOR RESCUED HORSES: BODY CONDITIONING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	two pieces of safety equipment that should be worn when working with horses	Summary sheet
2	how a body conditioning chart is used	Summary sheet
3	an optimum score for a horse when completing a body conditioning assessment	Summary sheet
4	how a weigh tape is used	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
5	use a body conditioning chart to body score four different breeds of horses and record the results	Student completed work
6	use a weigh tape to measure the weight of four different breeds of horses and record the results	Student completed work
shown knowledge of
7	how ageing might affect a horse's body condition and weight	Summary sheet
8	how different breeds of horse have different body conditioning scores	Summary sheet
9	why regular body condition scoring and weighing should be carried out	Summary sheet
experienced
10	working safely, calmly and considerately with horses.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 13 September 2020Level - Level One