Once you have completed The Horse's Environment you will be able to:

• Discuss the requirements of a turnout area, including:

  • types of suitable fencing. 

  • maintenance of gates & gateways. 

  • suitable water sources. 

  • benefits of, and types of shelters.

  • amount of grazing for different types of equines. 

  • the ideal stocking density in a field.

  • types of grasses & herbs. 

• Talk about the requirements of a stable, including:

  • dimension of a stable suitable for different sizes of equines.

  • fixtures and fittings.

  • the stable door.

  • window.

  • flooring, roof, guttering, walls and kickboards.

  • ventilation.

  • bedding.

  • drainage.

• Explain the different hazards associated with a turnout area, including: 

  • inappropriate land for grazing equines on. 

  • unsuitable types of fencing or gateways. 

  • unsuitable water sources. 

  • poisonous plants, trees and hedges.

  • issues with growing weeds.

  • issues related with security.

  • problems associated with footpaths in the field. 

• Describe the potential hazards in the stable related to: 

  • size of the stable.

  • doorways and doors.

  • flooring.

  • partitions.

  • fixtures and fittings.

  • ventilation.

• Discuss potential hazards around the stable yard, including: 

  • narrow walkways.

  • untidiness.

  • feed rooms.

  • decorative plants.