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

1. Discuss and have knowledge about routine health procedures including: 

   • parasite control and de-worming procedures.  

   • vaccinations. 

   • the horse's teeth. 

   • shoeing. 

2. Administer an oral syringe. 

3. Describe the clinical signs of lameness. 

4. Discuss different types of wounds and external bleeds. 

5. Explain and perform different first aid treatments, including: 

   • treating wounds.

   • cold treatments. 

   • heat treatments. 

   • tubbing a foot. 

   • poulticing a foot. 

6. Put on and remove stable bandages.

7. Discuss and understand the purposes of using stable bandages and the dangers of fitting them incorrectly.

8. Know when a vet should be called out for the horse. 

9. Discuss common health issues including: 

   • colic. 

   • mud fever. 

   • acute skin conditions.

   • respiratory conditions. 

   • types of lamenesses. 

10. Care for equines who are unwell.