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Level 1 Yard Routines

Level 1 Horse Care

Number of topics: 3

Daily yard routines that are normally followed in a racing yard 

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Level 1 The Healthy Horse
Level 1 Horse Care

Number of topics: 3

The physical signs of good health and well-being of horses 

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Level 1 Tacking Up and Removing Tack

Level 1 Horse Care

Number of topics: 3

Tacking up and removing tack after exercise.
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Level 1 Prepare and Clean Stables

Level 1 Horse Care

Number of topics: 4

Daily attention needed to ensure horses have clean stables and bedding.
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Level 1 Points of the Horse

Level 1 Horse Care

Number of topics: 4

Horse confirmation - points of the horse and points of the hoof.
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Level 1 Introduction to Basic Health and Safety

Level 1 Horse Care

Number of topics: 4

Establishing and maintaining safe working practices when working in a busy stable yard.
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Level 1 Identification of Horses

Level 1 Horse Care

Number of topics: 4

Basic identification of horses including colours, markings, gender and height.

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Level 1 Diploma in Work Based Racehorse Care and Riding Quiz 2

Level 1 Horse Care

Number of topics: 1

Quiz 2 - Pre formal assessment knowledge check of Level 1 Diploma content.
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Level 1 Grooming Horses
Level 1 Horse Care

Number of topics: 4

Grooming horses as part of the daily routine.
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Level 1 Good Working Relationships

Level 1 Horse Care

Number of topics: 4

Establishing good working relationships and how to liaise with visitors and colleagues.
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Level 1 Catch and Move Horses

Level 1 Horse Care

Number of topics: 4

Catching both stabled and grass kept horses and moving them to a new location, field or enclosure.
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Level 1 Care of Tack

Level 1 Horse Care

Number of topics: 4

How to clean tack, check for safety and keep it in good condition.
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Level 1 Diploma in Work Based Racehorse Care and Riding Knowledge Check Quiz 1
Level 1 Horse Care

Number of topics: 1

Quiz 1 - Pre formal assessment knowledge check of Level 1 Diploma content.
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Level 1 Assisting with Feeding and Watering

Level 1 Horse Care

Number of topics: 4

Assisting with the feeding and watering of stabled and grass-kept horses.
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Level 1 Care and Fitting of Horse Clothing
Level 1 Horse Care

Number of topics: 4

Correct use and care of rugs and other routine items of horse clothing.

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Level 1 Basic Riding Skills

Level 1 Horse Care

Number of topics: 4

Mounting a horse correctly, adjusting tack, adopting the correct basic position in the saddle and control of a quiet horse in an enclosed area.
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Level 1 Diploma in Work Based Racehorse Care and Riding Quiz 3

Level 1 Horse Care

Number of topics: 2

Quiz 3 - Pre formal assessment knowledge check of Level 1 Diploma content.
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Level 1 Handle, Lead and Present Horses for Inspection

Level 1 Horse Care

Number of topics: 4

Handling, leading and presenting horses for inspection.
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