BI2S005 - Practical Equine Management 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI2S005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Practical Equine Management | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Lauren Rees | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100519 - equine studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To provide the student with the opportunity to gain experience working on a commercial yard in a supervisory role and having the responsibility for tasks to be completed within set timeframes.
To promote the understanding of appropriate tack and turn out for competition horses in accordance with governing body standards and within an appropriate timeframe.
Demonstrate an understanding of advanced stable management tasks in relation to biosecurity, health and disease management concerning competition and commercial horse management.
To gain an overview of how environment and management techniques impact equine behaviour and welfare in relation to competition and commercial horses.
Content Summary
Behaviour and welfare: How environment and management of horses impact on welfare. Behaviour of competition horses due to their environment, herd management, look at case studies on welfare issues within the equestrian sports, training methods that may be seen as affecting behaviour or welfare.
Competition grooming; selection & fit of equipment, collecting ring duties (as appropriate), different types of plaiting, manes and tails, clipping and enhancement techniques.
Horse Health: Horse health indicators, global concerns over infectious diseases, management of equine injuries, disease and ailments on a daily basis. Sick nursing and biosecurity methods.
Roles within business, responsibilities of position, yard supervision, staff/employee management, constraints within business, H&S;
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 15 |
| Seminar | 15 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 18 |
| Work based learning | 35 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 17 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Determine the impact of common equine yard management practices on equine biosecurity, health and disease management in relation to competition and commercial horses. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate and appraise specialised yard management skills including undertaking a yard supervisory role, professionally turning out a horse for competition and carrying out advanced stable management skills. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Field Folio | Undertake and reflect on, supervisory yard duties demonstrate and appraise professional turn out of horses (including clipping/ plaiting/ grooming) applying specialist tack/saddlery for competition. | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Presentation on the impact of equine health, behaviour and welfare in relation to biosecurity and disease management. | 15 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Field Folio | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |