BHSQ
Level 1
QN: 501/1870/5
Curriculum Active
BHSQ Level 1 Certificate in BHS Horse Knowledge and Care
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by BHSQ. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 160 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
BHSQ
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
160 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Brushing off horses including putting on and taking off equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely and efficiently
- Be able to put on a headcollar, tie up the horse correctly and prepare the stable for work
- Be able to brush off / quarter a horse
- Know how to groom a horse
- Be able to put on and take off a tail bandage
- Be able to put on and take off rugs
- Be able to put on and take off a saddle, bridle and martingale/hunting breastplate
- Know about tack and rugs
2
Horse Husbandry, Identification and Handling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely and efficiently
- Be able to skip out and set fair a bed
- Know about bedding and how to utilise it for the horse’s comfort and safety
- Be able to correctly identify the points, colours and markings of a horse
- Be able to hold and lead a horse for treatment or inspection
- Know how to use a haynet
- Be able to tie up a haynet
3
The Principles of Caring for Horses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic principles of health, safety and welfare when working with horses
- Know the signs of good and ill health in a horse and understand basic behaviour and welfare
- Know how to maintain a horse in a safe grazing environment
- Know how to feed and water horses
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 501/1870/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- BHSQ
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2011
- Operational End
- Aug 2026