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Over eight weeks, you’ll learn how the horse’s digestive system works, how to assess body condition, understand feed labels, choose appropriate forage and concentrates, and design balanced diets for horses with different needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you own a competition horse, a happy hacker, a veteran, a youngster or a pony prone to weight gain, this course will give you the confidence to feed for health, welfare and performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough engaging lessons, discussions and real-life case studies, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to support your horse throughout every stage of its life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"modules\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course introduces the fundamental principles of equine nutrition and explains how feeding directly affects health, behaviour, performance and welfare. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll develop the skills to assess your horse’s nutritional needs and make evidence-based feeding decisions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the horse’s digestive system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutrients and their functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of forage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrassland and grazing management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading and understanding feed labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing the correct feeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding horses at different ages and workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Condition Scoring (BCS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon feeding-related disorders including; laminitis, gastric ulcers and colic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplements – when they are useful and when they are not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding for health, welfare and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating balanced feeding programmes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModules: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Equine Digestive System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutrients Explained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForage and Fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentrates and Compound Feeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamins, Minerals and Supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Condition Scoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding for Different Life Stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding Horses in Work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Nutritional Disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping Balanced Feeding Programmes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"assessment\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAssessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessment is informal and designed to support learning through: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteractive quizzes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed identification activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody condition scoring exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet planning activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase study discussions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Learners who successfully complete the course will receive a Plumpton College Certificate \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"requirements\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEntry Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is designed for adults (19+) who would like to improve their understanding of feeding and managing horses. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is ideal for: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorse owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrooms and yard staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult learners returning to education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquine students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone interested in horse nutrition and welfare \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo previous nutrition knowledge is required. 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