Description
The behaviour and specificities of different horse species.
Alternative labels
typology of breed-specific behaviour of horses
range of species-specific behaviour of horses
types of breed-specific behaviour of horses
range of breed-specific behaviour of horses
types of species-specific behaviour of horses
typology of species-specific behaviour of horses
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Breed-specific behaviour of horses is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Equine worker: Equine workers provide caring activities for horses and ponies.
Groom: Grooms provide practical daily horse care to ensure the horses health, welfare and safety.
They take part in exercising horses, cleaning and maintaining the stables, buildings and territory.
Optional knowledge
Breed-specific behaviour of horses is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Horse trainer: Horse trainers train animals and/or riders for general and specific purposes, including assistance, security, leisure, competition, transportation, obedience and routine handling, entertainment and education, in accordance with national legislation.
Equine yard manager: Equine yard managers are responsible for the day to day running of the yard including managing staff, care of the horses, all aspects of health and safety and dealing with clients and owners.
Animal trainer: Animal trainers train animals and/or animal handlers for general and specific purposes, including assistance, security, leisure, competition, transportation, obedience and routine handling, entertainment and education, in accordance with national legislation.
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