This course will provide a foundation in understanding the role paddocks play on a stud farm. Explanation of nutrition (in terms of grasses and herbage), safety, security and the different types of paddocks and associated routine paddock maintenance.
FREE TO VIEW - Daily Checks for Horses Living out on the Stud Farm
Watch this video for free - hosted by Kate Sigsworth to learn more about how to manage bloodstock turned out at grass. If you enjoy this video clip, the TB-Ed course on Paddock Management may be of interest to you.
FREE TO VIEW - The Vital Signs of Health and Wellbeing in Horses on the Stud Farm
Watch this video for free - hosted by Kate Sigsworth and Charles Cooke (MRCVS) to learn more about the vital signs and normal equine parameters that indicate good health and wellbeing.
FREE TO VIEW - Management of Older Horses on the Stud Farm
Watch this video for free - hosted by Kate Sigsworth and Charles Cooke (MRCVS) to learn more about the management requirements of older horses on the stud farm.
Watch this video for free - hosted by James Crowhurst (MRCVS) and Hayley Chidlow (MRCVS) to learn how to assess the body condition of mares and stallions of varying ages on the stud farm. If you enjoy this video clip, the TB-Ed course on Broodmare Nutrition may be of interest to you.
FREE TO VIEW - Transportation of the Mare and Foal
Watch this video for free - hosted by Kevin Needham and Oliver Pynn (MRCVS) to learn more about how to prepare mares and foals for travel and the considerations for optimising their wellbeing during transportation.