About this course
This mini Horse Health course is perfect if you would like an introduction into the very important topic of Horse Health, essential for anyone who owns a horse, is thinking about buying a horse or someone who cares about horses and just wants to learn! The course is studied via distance learning without the need to travel anywhere.
Included in this course is a combination of written content, videos, and downloadable leaflets. And after each lecture there is a quiz to test your learning.
This course is also a great introductory course if you want a taste of what studying with Equine Distance Learning is like! It will give you a solid foundation of knowledge to build upon if you are considering our more in-depth BHS Challenge Award in Horse Knowledge and is perfect for adults and children alike.
Who is this course suitable for?
- Anyone who is concerned with the correct care of horses
- Horse owners
- Potential horse owners
- Home educated children who love horses
- Anyone considering enrolling on a more in-depth Horse Knowledge & Care Course or a BHS Challenge Award course with us
Course Author: Sarah Tame
This course is written by Sarah Tame, BHSQ Level 4 Senior Coach, MSc Equine Science, NLP Master Practitioner has trained numerous students up to Pony Club A test and BHS Stage 4 level. Sarah has 8 years experience of lecturing at an Equine College where she has acquired valuable skills in writing courses, assessments and in helping students to achieve. Sarah founded Equine Distance Learning in 2010 and her City and Guilds Level 5 Certificate in Further Education also guarantees you will receive high quality teaching material.
Sarah has used her practical experience, her British Horse Society and academic education and research skills to deliver this course in a bitesize and easy to follow format
Course Snapshot
By taking this course you will learn all about:
1) signs of good and ill health
2) when to call the vet
3) worming
4) vaccinations
5) And more!
On completion of your course you will receive a certificate from Equine Distance Learning.
Course Curriculum
Related courses
We offer a full range of mini courses - all designed to give you a taste of an important aspect of horse care whilst being a great way to discover what being one of our students is like!