EA Level 1 Horse Management

During these sessions all the theory necessary to successfully complete your assessment will be discussed. There will also be 1 optional practical session where we will go through the practical information prior to the assessment.

Unit 1: General Horsemanship and Safety

• Measuring height


• Estimating age


• Conformation and action

Unit 2: Saddlery

• Bits


• Exercise and stable bandages

Unit 3: Health and Fitness

• First aid


• Restraint


• Dental care


• First aid kit


• Colic


• Common skin problems


• Basic leg problems


• Common foot problems


• Respiratory problems


• Azoturia/tying up

Unit 4: Feeding

• Digestion


• Major nutrients


• Feed types


• Factors affecting dietary requirements


• Feeding programs


• Common supplements


• Poisonous plants

Unit 5: Hoof Care, Grooming and Travelling

• Farriery tools and removing a shoe


• Pulling mane and tail


• Trimming


• Clipping


• Preparation for long journeys


• Loading and unloading


• Safe towing

Unit 6: Fitness and Conditioning

• Principles of fitness and conditioning


• Design a fitness program