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breed-specific behaviour of horses

The behaviour and specificities of different horse species.

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young horses training

Principles and techiques of educating young horses important simple body control exercises.

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animal welfare legislation

The legal boundaries, codes of professional conduct, national and EU regulatory frameworks and legal procedures of working with animals and living organisms, ensuring their welfare and health.

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National and EU legislation relevant to occupation, regulatory body and codes of conduct. This may include animal welfare . , health and safety, risk assessment requirements and codes of conduct, especially in the areas of animal welfare, health and public health, food and environmental safety in relation with clients.

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biology

Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.

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biosecurity

Be aware of the general principles of the concept of bio-security and in particular, the disease prevention rules to be implemented in case of epidemics endangering public health.

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assist animal birth

Assist in animal births, and care for newborn livestock. Make sure the animal has a clean and quiet place where it can give birth. Have clean drying towels handy at hand and a bottle filled with iodine.

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clean horse's legs

Wash and brush the legs of a horse. Keep an antifungal treatment cream or spray on hand to take care of infections as soon as they arise.

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clean stalls

Clean stalls to remove all soiled bedding to prevent moisture and fumes from building up and to cut down on potential parasite problems.

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Stalls should be thoroughly cleaned every day, with additional manure and wet spots picked up as frequently as possible.

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control animal movement

Direct, control or restrain some or part of an animal's, or a group of animals', movement.

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"Restrain" includes physical and mechanical means, and/or the use of chemical means under veterinary direction.

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maintain pastures

Ensure that animals on pastures or grazing lands have enough feed. Employ pasture-conservation measures such as grazing in rotation.

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maintain the farm

Maintain farm facilities such as fences, water supplies, and outdoor buildings.

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provide care for horses

Provide care for horses includes cleaning, housing, preparing horses and ponies for riding, fixating and leading horses, taking into account the safety regulations for horses and people and the specific requirements of horse at hand, using proper methods and equine tools and equipment.

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supervise hygiene procedures in agricultural settings

Ensure that hygiene procedures in agricultural settings are followed, taking into account the regulations of specific areas of action e.q. livestock, plants, local farm products, etc.

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teach young horses

Socialise young horses (cleaning, collaring, bridling, raising feet, etc.), taking into account the safety and welfare of the horse and teacher.

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Tasks may include preparing the traits of the young horses and teaching them to move in hand and in bulk, presenting horses in hand, on horseback, and in harness riding on primary level and leading the harness; assisting in loading horses to a means of transport.

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equine dental diseases

Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases for horses.

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livestock species

Livestock species and relevant genetics.

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safe horseback riding principles

Safe horseback riding and training principles.

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transportation vehicles for horses

Types of transportation vehicles for horses and their safe methods of using.

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agritourism

Aspects of agritourism involving agriculturally based activities to bring visitors to a farm.

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Agritourism may include a wide range of leisure activities for farm visitors: visitors can assist in the production process, pick fruit, feed animals, ride horses etc. It may include B&B services at a farm and also selling agricultural products directly on the farm.

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agronomical production principles

The techniques, methods and principles of conventional agronomical production.

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analyse animal locomotion

Analyse animal locomotion either by eye or using instrumentation for measuring body movements, body mechanics, and muscle activity.

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assess equid footcare requirements

Inspect the horse's leg, foot and hoof while they are stationary as well as in motion to check for irregularities, interference, peculiarities in gait (how the horse walks) or abnormalities in size and shape of hooves and wear of shoes in discussion with the owner and given purpose and use of horse.

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assess lameness in horses

Monitor if the animal travels in a regular and sound manner on all four feet. Identify lameness and act accordingly and under veterinarian instructions.

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assess requirement for horseshoes

Discuss and agree with the owner on the horse’s shoeing requirements. Choose the most suitable type of shoe for the horse's foot size and condition, the type of activity and working conditions.

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attach horseshoes

Attach the horseshoe safely, securely and in the correct position according to plan. Take all relevant information into account. Finish the hoof according to the specification, trot up the horse to confirm its soundness. Evaluate finished job and welfare of the horse.

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breed stock

Breed and raise livestock such as cattle, poultry, and honeybees. Use recognised breeding practices to strive for continuous improvement in the livestock.

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make farrier tools and supplies

Work sections of metal to produce farriery tools and horseshoes to required specifications.

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Safe use of forges, gas or solid fuels, and preparation, lighting and maintenance of the forge fire. This may include the use of pre-fabricated horseshoes being shaped to fit.

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operate agricultural machinery

Operate motorised agricultural equipment including tractors, balers, sprayers, ploughs, mowers, combines, earthmoving equipment, trucks, and irrigation equipment.

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prepare equid hooves

Trim and dress horse hooves using the appropriate tools and methods. Comply with the agreed footcare plan.

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present the farm facilities

Perform customer adapted presentations of the farm organization and farm processes taking under consideration the farm sustainability and local environment.

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train horses

Harness, dress and train horses as per the instructions provided. Take into account the age and breed of the horse and the preparation purposes.

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keep task records

Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.

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