PROfarm

Horse care and handling

Name:	Horse care and handling
Description:	An introductory 2 day horse handling course for those buying their first horse or who are first horse owners. At Camden there is a 1 day course available.
Cost:	After NSW Government subsidy: 2 day course: $330 GST-free 1 day course: $275 GST free
Course aim:	To develop skills in basic horse care and handling To identify the occupational health and safety issues around horses
Learning outcomes:	Understand basic horse care and handling Identify the occupational health and safety issues associated with horses Understand horse terminology Identify what to look for when buying a horse
Course program/structure	Introduction Occupational health and safety around horses Horse handling/riding and care of equipment Drenching, shoeing and general hoof care What to look for when buying a horse Ageing
Resources and method of delivery:	Participants are provided with the colour 60 page Horse Agskills publication containing many photos, diagrams and practical tips. This course is delivered using indoor and outdoor instruction.
Accreditation	This course is mapped to the national unit of competency, RTE2118A - Handle livestock using basic techniques.

Tocal College, CB Alexander Campus
Phone: 1800 025 520
Email: profarm@tocal.com