Missy Mops
13th Jan 2002, 06:33 PM
I tried scanning it in, but I couldn't get it on here or onto an email so this may be a long one!!
BHS Horse Owner's Certificate Syllabi
These are offered at four leveles of knowledge with regard to the care & management of the horse specifically aimed at the horse owner. Each level will be assessed in the form of a written paper which should be completed under exam conditions with an adjudicator present. The person who takes overall responsibility for the training of such courses must be a member of the BHS Register of Instructors. (Copies of the register available from the BHS.) The examination papers will be set & marked by the instructor in charge of the course.
The instructor will forward marked papers to the BHS for moderation, for which a charge of £12 is made. We recommend that the instructor includes this charge within the course fees. The pass mark for each level is 60% & successful canidates will receive certificates from the BHS following moderation.
A recommended book list & sample question papers at level one & four are available from the BHS Examinations Office. The requirements for each level are detailed in this syllabus.
Level One:
- Knowledge of horse types, uses, colours & markings.
- Elementary stable management.
- Knowledge of care & maintenance required to keep a horse healthy & comfortable in a stable.
- Stable routine & safety in the stable. Safe handling of both horse & equipment necessary for his well-being. A knowledge of substances in common use which require particular care &/or storage.
- Identification of items of tack in common use & naming of the parts. Basic care of tack. Ability to take to pieces, inspect for saftey, clean & re-assemble.
- Reasons & principles of grooming. Knowledge of the items in a grooming kit & their use.
- Basic knowledge of shoeing & care of the foot.
- Recognition of signs of health & ill health & when to call a vet. Temperature, pulse, respiration & the signs of health.
- Elementary principles of watering & feeding. Rules of feeding & watering.
- A knowledge of buying a horse. Points to look for. The need for a vet to assess the horse before purchase.
- Elementary rules for preparing a horse for a ride; riding out on the roads; returning from a ride; riding dress.
Level Two:
- The reasons for shoeing & regognition of when shoeing or re-shoeing is required. A knowledge of the basic structure of the foot. Blacksmith's tools & use. How to remove a shoe safely in an emergency.
- Recognition of common injuries & first aid. Arresting bleeding & treatments for different types of wounds.
- Knowledge of watering & feeding of the stabled horse & the horse at grass. Feeding in all seasons. Feeding for light work.
- Care & maintenance or grassland. To include the maintenance of fences, gates, shelter, watering etc. Care & improvement of the grassland to include a knowledge of harmful weeds & their control.
- The care of saddlery, to include inspection for soundness of saddles. A knowledge of the fitting & use of morse items of equipment ie. martingales, breastplates, boots, etc.
- The necessity of insurance to cover all aspects of the horse & its use.
- Stable routine for two horses. To include all the extra jobs that need to be undertaken eg. drains, guttering, paintwork, cleanliness of yard etc.
- Bedding. A knowledge of the different types of bedding & their management. To include different systems eg. deep litter.
- The Highway Code.
- The Country Code, including the correct & courtious use of bridleways. (Volunteers to help with bridleways work, are encouraged to contact their county Bridleways Officer).
If anyone want levels three & four let me know! Missy.
BHS Horse Owner's Certificate Syllabi
These are offered at four leveles of knowledge with regard to the care & management of the horse specifically aimed at the horse owner. Each level will be assessed in the form of a written paper which should be completed under exam conditions with an adjudicator present. The person who takes overall responsibility for the training of such courses must be a member of the BHS Register of Instructors. (Copies of the register available from the BHS.) The examination papers will be set & marked by the instructor in charge of the course.
The instructor will forward marked papers to the BHS for moderation, for which a charge of £12 is made. We recommend that the instructor includes this charge within the course fees. The pass mark for each level is 60% & successful canidates will receive certificates from the BHS following moderation.
A recommended book list & sample question papers at level one & four are available from the BHS Examinations Office. The requirements for each level are detailed in this syllabus.
Level One:
- Knowledge of horse types, uses, colours & markings.
- Elementary stable management.
- Knowledge of care & maintenance required to keep a horse healthy & comfortable in a stable.
- Stable routine & safety in the stable. Safe handling of both horse & equipment necessary for his well-being. A knowledge of substances in common use which require particular care &/or storage.
- Identification of items of tack in common use & naming of the parts. Basic care of tack. Ability to take to pieces, inspect for saftey, clean & re-assemble.
- Reasons & principles of grooming. Knowledge of the items in a grooming kit & their use.
- Basic knowledge of shoeing & care of the foot.
- Recognition of signs of health & ill health & when to call a vet. Temperature, pulse, respiration & the signs of health.
- Elementary principles of watering & feeding. Rules of feeding & watering.
- A knowledge of buying a horse. Points to look for. The need for a vet to assess the horse before purchase.
- Elementary rules for preparing a horse for a ride; riding out on the roads; returning from a ride; riding dress.
Level Two:
- The reasons for shoeing & regognition of when shoeing or re-shoeing is required. A knowledge of the basic structure of the foot. Blacksmith's tools & use. How to remove a shoe safely in an emergency.
- Recognition of common injuries & first aid. Arresting bleeding & treatments for different types of wounds.
- Knowledge of watering & feeding of the stabled horse & the horse at grass. Feeding in all seasons. Feeding for light work.
- Care & maintenance or grassland. To include the maintenance of fences, gates, shelter, watering etc. Care & improvement of the grassland to include a knowledge of harmful weeds & their control.
- The care of saddlery, to include inspection for soundness of saddles. A knowledge of the fitting & use of morse items of equipment ie. martingales, breastplates, boots, etc.
- The necessity of insurance to cover all aspects of the horse & its use.
- Stable routine for two horses. To include all the extra jobs that need to be undertaken eg. drains, guttering, paintwork, cleanliness of yard etc.
- Bedding. A knowledge of the different types of bedding & their management. To include different systems eg. deep litter.
- The Highway Code.
- The Country Code, including the correct & courtious use of bridleways. (Volunteers to help with bridleways work, are encouraged to contact their county Bridleways Officer).
If anyone want levels three & four let me know! Missy.