Module 3C—Washing Horses Suggested questions may include: 1. When/why might a horse’s tail need washing? 2. How should you keep yourself safe when washing the tail? 3. What would you take into consideration when choosing how many plaits to divide the mane into? 4. How long is it safe to leave the mane plaited for?
Certification guidance
Horse Care Module 3F – Rugs, boots and bandages
Novice
Assessor guidelines Suggested questions may include:
1. What is the meaning of ‘weight’ as a term used for horse rugs? 2. How would you decide which warmth of stable rug to use on the horse? 3. What does ‘wicking’ mean, with regard to horse rugs? 4. How could using rugs that are too warm for the horse be detrimental? 5. Why might the horse’s mane be damaged by rugs? 6. Why might the horse’s shoulders become rubbed and bald? 7. Select the rug that you would choose for after work when the horse is hot and sweaty, and explain why? 8. Select the rug that you would use for a horse when turned out in summer, and explain why? 9. Select the rug that you would use for a stabled horse on a warm summer night, and explain why? 10. Select the rug that you would use for a clipped horse when turned out on a wet winter day, and explain why? 11. Why might a horse require stable bandages? 12. Why is it important to have an equal tension on the stable bandage? 13. What injuries may be caused by incorrect fitting bandages? 14. What areas of the leg is an exercise bandage expected to protect? 15. What are the dangers of incorrectly applied exercise bandages? 16. What areas of the leg should brushing boots protect? 17. Name three occasions on which brushing boots should be used. 18. Why is it important that legs do not get over-heated under brushing boots? 19. What areas of the horse should brushing boots protect? 20. Are brushing or over-reach boots permitted during dressage tests?
Novice Practical Assessment
