Once you have completed Horse Behaviour you will be able to:

1. Discuss the potential causes of stereotypical behaviours. 

2. Understand the differences between innate and learnt behaviours. 

3. Talk about the signs of stereotypical behaviours, including: 

   • box walking. 

   • crib-biting & windsucking.

   • weaving. 

   • wood chewing. 

   • pawing the ground or kicking the door.

   • escaping or barging.

   • rug tearing. 

   • rolling in tack.

   • aggressive behaviours.

4. Manage stereotypical behaviour. 

5. Handle different temperaments, including:

   • nervous horses. 

   • young or playful horses. 

   • aggressive horses. 

6. Explain how to handle difficult behaviours, including:

   • loading unwilling horses.

   • treating wounds.

   • whilst clipping.

   • whilst leading.

7.  Know about the various methods of restraint used to help control equines.