Unit Award Scheme

114150 CARING FOR RESCUED HORSES: LAMINITIS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the meaning of the term laminitis	Summary sheet
2	three effects of laminitis in a horse	Summary sheet
3	the main signs of laminitis in a horse	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
4	feel for heat in a hoof	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5	check for a pulse in a horse's foot	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6	body condition score a horse	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
7	use horse records to check if a horse has a history of laminitis	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
8	use horse records to record a bout of laminitis	Student completed work
shown knowledge of
9	how to regularly monitor a horse for laminitis	Summary sheet
10	the need for regular monitoring of a horse with laminitis	Summary sheet
11	the importance of an appropriate grazing area, including the water source, for a horse prone to laminitis	Summary sheet
12	what to do if a horse has laminitis	Summary sheet
experienced
13	using horse records	Summary sheet
14	working safely, calmly and considerately with horses.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 29 September 2020Level - Level Two