BHS Horse Owner’s Certificate - Level 3

Level three of the BHS Horse Owners Certificate Exam tests your knowledge and expertise in a more detailed way than the first two levels do. Below you will find a general outline of what kind of things you will need to know to pass the Level 3 exam.

You will have to have an extensive knowledge of treatment, care and recognising common injuries and ailments that were covered in Level 2. You will have to be familiar with clipping, trimming, and plaiting. You need to be knowledgeable about the care of a horse used for trekking and in competitive events. This includes fitness and maintenance of a horse.

It will cover a more in depth look at stable and grass management. You will need to know what the procedures are to getting a horse up from a period out at grass. It includes worming, teeth and the procedures for roughing off a horse. You will need to be educated about the maintenance and care of horse transporting including both horse boxes and trailers. You will need to know about all aspects of preparing and traveling with a horse.

You will have to be knowledgeable about the different types of stabling. You will need to know the difference between good and bad stable construction. This also includes the layout of the stable yard and handling and disposing of the muck heap.

You have to be familiar with horse clothing and bandaging, including maintenance and care of both. You have to be informed about bad and good forage. You have to be able to identify different grasses found in hay samples. You have to be able to identify weeds and poor grasses. It also covers the storage of forage.

You will also have to be knowledgeable about the costs involved in keeping a horse. You have to be familiar with The British Horse Society, Riding Clubs and the Pony club. These are all things you need to know to pass the BHS Level 3 exam. After you have passed this level you can go on and do the last level of the Horse Owner’s Certificate.

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