Skeletal System
This workbook prepares you for the following week’s topic (the musculo-skeletal system) by providing you a basic overview to the structure and function of the skeletal system and its components.
Aids and Gaits
Aids used for communicating with the horse. For example when you use your hand on the rein to turn your horse, which is an aid. Gaits (or paces as they are sometimes referred to) are how a horse will move.
Your Horse Care components are
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‘Skeletal System’ Workbook |
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‘Skeletal System’ Doc File |
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‘Skeletal System’ Powerpoint presentation |
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‘Skeletal System’ Online Assessment |
Attention: Approved Equine Industry Experts
While we are updating our resources, please use the following Practical Assessments to find the criteria to base your Third Party Reports on. As already advised, your report should be based on workplace readiness by our students and the final assessment of competency will be made by an RTO Assessor.
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‘Skeletal System’ Practical Assessment |
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‘Skeletal System’ Practical Assessment Doc File |
The Horse Riding components are
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‘Aids & Gaits’ Workbook |
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‘Aids & Gaits’ Doc File |
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Natural aids |
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Artificial aids |
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‘Aids & Gaits’ Online Assessment |
Other relevant information
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Please follow all recommended safety considerations throughout your course including the extension lessons.
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Remember…. enjoy your studies and live your passion!
Glenys 🙂