Content.

Learning goals.

Points of the Horse:

• Points of the horse 1.

• Points of the horse 2.

• Descriptions of the points of horse.

• Different genders and descriptions.

 Measuring a Horse.

Colours, Markings & Breeds:

• Coat colours.

• Leg markings.

• Face markings.

• Hoof markings.

• Additional markings.

• UK breeds & Types:

  • UK  breeds.

  • Types of horses & ponies.

  • Origin of UK breeds.

Signs of Good & Poor Health.

 Routine checks to maintain health:

• Maintaining good health.

• Health checks in the stable.

• Health checks for the horse at grass.

• Health checks whilst grooming.

• Health checks whilst tacking up.

• Health checks during exercise.

The Horse's Weight.

Horse Behaviour & Natural Instincts:

• The wild horse.

• Normal horse behaviour.

• Natural instincts affecting the horse's behaviour:

  • During turnout.

  • When stabled.

  • When startled or frightened.

  • When left alone.

 Dangerous behaviours.

Practical tasks.

Online revision quiz.

PDF revision worksheet & answers.