Equine First aid

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LOCATION & START DATE
Bicton College - 1 November 2024
Bicton College - 19 February 2025
LEVEL
No Qualification Levels Explained
DURATION
6 hours
LEARNING AREA
Equine Find out more
ATTENDANCE
Part-time

Equine First aid

This course is suitable for horse owners wishing to learn about applying first aid to their horse.

Students will learn how to assess basic health and recognise when the horse is in poor health covering signs and symptoms, TPR, Wounds, Common ailments, lumps and bumps and what to have in your vet kit.

If you are unsure how to recognise the signs of illness or what to do while awaiting a vet, then this course is suitable for you.

Please ensure that you come wearing suitable clothing and yard footwear. Please also bring a riding hat and gloves for handling horses. This course is not suitable for complete novices, you must have some experience of handling horses to participate.

This course will run from 09:30-16:30

Please note: this course is suitable for applicants aged 19+

What you will learn

This course will cover:

• What is equine first aid
• When should the vet be called?
• What to do while you wait for the vet
• Emergency care
• What should be in your vet kit
• The importance of TPR and basic care

Entry requirements

None

Assessment

Informal Quizzes

Bicton College

Bicton College

Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.


This course will cover:

• What is equine first aid
• When should the vet be called?
• What to do while you wait for the vet
• Emergency care
• What should be in your vet kit
• The importance of TPR and basic care

None

Informal Quizzes

Bicton College

Bicton College

Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.


Dates & Locations

Leisure and Professional
  • Location - Bicton College
  • Start Date - 1 November 2024
  • Day/Time - Friday, 09:30 - 16:30
  • Tuition Fees: £0.00*
            
    *Please note - Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.

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    For 1 November 2024 start date

  • Location - Bicton College
  • Start Date - 19 February 2025
  • Day/Time - Wednesday, 09:30 - 15:00
  • Tuition Fees: £75.00*
            
    *Please note - Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.

    MORE INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL SUPPORT
    Information for School Leavers
    Information for ages 19+
  • Apply Now
    For 19 February 2025 start date
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Course Code 13844-BIC-24, 10559-BIC-24

Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.

Courses listed on this website are indicative of the subject, nature and level of study. The College reserves the right to alter specific qualifications titles, awarding bodies and levels of qualification, which can change in year. Any cost may also vary, based on personal funding eligibility. The Cornwall College Group reserves the right to withdraw any course listed at any time.

Equine First aid No Qualification Bicton College Horse, Equine, FirstAid, Shortcourse, Free, Adult