Yearling Sales Preparation

This modular and fully accessible course is aimed at anyone who is assisting in the preparation of yearlings for the sales, and will support your knowledge of:

• Introduction: What is meant by yearling preparation

• Module 1: Before the preparation period 

• Module 2: Nutrition 

• Module 3: Conditioning/exercising 

• Module 4: Foot, coat and dental care 

• Module 5: Behaviour 

• Module 6: Promotion, pre-sales examinations and paperwork

Featuring videos and interviews from industry experts, the courses focuses on the following learning outcomes: 

• Understand the importance of attention to detail prior to yearling preparation 

• Recognise the importance of assessing yearlings prior to preparation  

• Understand the importance of suitable feed, conditioning and exercise regimes

• Understand the value of monitoring and adjusting regimes as necessary

• Recognise how to prepare yearlings for sales day

• Recognise the importance of promotion, pre-sales examinations and preparing both horse and handlers for the sale day

Learners can complete the course in their own time and at their own pace. There's a short quiz at the end of each module, a Further Resources document for download at the end of the course, and a certificate available upon successful completion of all modules and quizzes.