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An Introduction to Equine Anatomy and Physiology

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Key Info

Learning Area   Equine
Delivery Mode   Part-time
Duration   6 hours


Dates & Locations

Course Type   Leisure and Professional
Location   Bicton College
Start Date   01/05/2022
Day/Time   Sunday, -
Fees   Tuition Fees: £0.00

This course will provide you with a basic introduction into horse anatomy and physiology, looking at the musculoskeletal system and considering the basics of how the horse moves, this course will also identify the location of the main organs and how they work.

This course will run from 09:30-16:00

Please note: this course is suitable for applicants aged 19+

  What You Will Learn

In this course, you will learn about:

• The anatomical horse
• Skeletal structure
• Muscular structure
•The main organs

This course is perfect for those who wish to learn about the basic horse skeleton and muscles and their importance in horse movement.

  Entry Requirements

None

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# Horse # Equine # Anatomy # Physiology # Movement # Free # Shortcourse # FreeCourse # Adult

Courses listed on this website are indicative of the subject, nature and level of study. The College reserves the right to alter specific qualifications titles, awarding bodies and levels of qualification, which can change in year. Any cost may also vary, based on personal funding eligibility. The Cornwall College Group reserves the right to withdraw any course listed at any time.

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  Profile

Beth Enright

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I studied Equine Studies and now work as a mounted police officer for Avon and Somerset Police. Having joined Devon and Cornwall Police in 2007 as a police officer, I pursued my ambition to become a mounted police officer in 2015 with Avon & Somerset Police. Equine is very much worth doing if you want to work with horses, it is a good course to help you expand your knowledge and improve your riding ability. You will thoroughly enjoy it if you want a practical hands on course.

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