How you’d get this certificate
- Zavmo teaches you. You learn the units one-to-one with an AI tutor, on your own work.
- You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer 1st4sport has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
- The centre assesses, and 1st4sport awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from 1st4sport.
We develop and award industry-recognised qualifications for the sport, physical activity and active leisure industry, in areas such as coaching and sports education.
These are the units 1st4sport registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.
Zavmo is not an awarding body, is not an approved centre, and is not affiliated with 1st4sport. It does the teaching and the mapping. 1st4sport sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
Horse Anatomy, Physiology and Welfare Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key anatomical structures of the equine body
- Understand the physiological functions of different equine body systems
- Understand the principles of equine welfare and ethical considerations
- Assess a horse for common signs of ill health, injury or distress
- Provide appropriate first aid treatment for common equine ailments and injuries
Horse Handling, Care and Appearance Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different methods and techniques for handling horses safely and effectively
- Understand the principles of equine behaviour and communication
- Understand the importance of routine care procedures for horses, including grooming, hoof care and parasite control
- Handle horses of different ages, temperaments and experience levels
- Perform routine care procedures to maintain a horse's appearance and hygiene
Non-Ridden Exercise Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the different forms of non-ridden exercise available for horses.
- Prepare a horse for lungeing exercise.
- Lunge a horse safely and effectively for exercise.
Nutrition and Fitness Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the essential nutrients required for horses in different types of work
- Understand the importance of hydration for equine performance and health
- Understand how to assess a horse's body condition score and adjust feeding accordingly
- Develop and implement feeding regimes for horses based on their individual needs
- Monitor the effectiveness of feeding regimes and make adjustments as necessary
Principles of transporting horses by road on short journeys Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Know the legal requirements and responsibilities covering horse health and welfare during transportation.
- Plan a short journey transporting horses by road, considering factors such as route, rest stops, and weather conditions.
- Understand how to prepare horses for travel by road on short journeys, including checking their health, fitting travel equipment, and providing appropriate feed and water.
- Understand safe, efficient and effective vehicle loading, operation, control and unloading procedures.
- Understand the welfare requirements for horses before, during and after transportation, including monitoring their condition and providing appropriate care.
- Know about contingency plans for dealing with unexpected events during transportation, such as breakdowns, accidents, or changes in weather conditions.
Principles of transporting horses by road on short journeys Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Know the legal requirements and responsibilities covering horse health and welfare during transportation on short journeys.
- Understand the causes and signs of stress in horses during transportation and know how to deal with it effectively.
- Effectively plan the transportation of horses, considering factors such as route, timing, and horse needs.
- Implement the transportation of horses safely and efficiently.
- Understand safe, efficient and effective vehicle loading techniques for horses.
- Understand safe, efficient and effective vehicle operation and control during horse transportation.
- Understand the welfare requirements for horses before transportation, including health checks and preparation.
- Understand the welfare requirements for horses during transportation, including ventilation, temperature, and access to water.
- Understand the welfare requirements for horses after transportation, including rest, rehydration, and monitoring.
Principles of transporting horses by road on short journeys Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to transport horses on short journeys over 65km (40 miles) but not exceeding 8 hours, adhering to relevant legislation and safety guidelines.
- Apply the skills and knowledge required to transport horses safely and legally, ensuring the welfare of the animals throughout the journey.
Safe Working Practices Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the requirements of health and safety in the workplace, including relevant legislation, risk assessments, and safe working procedures.
- Work safely at all times, adhering to health and safety regulations and organisational policies.
- Work efficiently at all times, managing time and resources effectively to complete tasks.
Senior Equine Groom (Breeding) Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Understand rules and regulations relating to equine breeding, including stud book requirements, health testing protocols, and artificial insemination guidelines.
- Understand breeding practices, including selection of breeding stock, management of pregnant mares, and care of foals.
- Understand the care requirements for equine breeding, including nutrition, exercise, and veterinary care.
- Perform the duties of a breeding groom, including assisting with artificial insemination, monitoring pregnant mares, and caring for foals.
Senior Equine Groom (Non-Riding) Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to clean and prepare saddlery and equipment for work and competition, ensuring it is safe and fit for purpose.
- Understand maintenance programmes for equine facilities and equipment, contributing to their effective implementation.
- Support the business by contributing to efficient operations and positive customer relations.
- Clean and prepare horses, saddlery and equipment for work and competition, maintaining high standards of hygiene and presentation.
- Implement maintenance programmes for equine facilities and equipment, ensuring their upkeep and longevity.
- Support the business by assisting with administrative tasks and promoting its services.
- Manage non-ridden exercise regimes for horses, tailoring them to individual needs and fitness levels.
Senior Equine Groom (Riding) Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to clean saddlery and equipment, including the correct use of cleaning products and maintenance techniques.
- Understand how to prepare saddlery and equipment for work and competition, ensuring it is correctly fitted and safe to use.
- Understand the ridden exercises required for horses, including flatwork, jumping, and hacking.
- Clean and prepare horses for work and competition, including grooming, bathing, and clipping.
- Clean and prepare saddlery and equipment for work and competition, ensuring it is in good condition and correctly fitted.
- Ride horses for exercise, maintaining their fitness and well-being.
Senior Equine Groom Core Behaviours Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the core behaviours required of a Senior Equine Groom in a professional setting, including communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Senior Equine Groom Racing (Non-Riding) Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the responsibilities and duties of a senior equine groom within the racing industry
- Understand the importance of communication and teamwork in a racing stable environment
- Perform advanced grooming techniques and maintain equine hygiene
- Implement feeding and exercise plans under supervision
- Monitor and report on the health and well-being of racehorses
Senior Equine Groom Racing (Riding) Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the responsibilities and duties of a senior equine groom within the racing industry (riding)
- Understand the importance of communication and teamwork in a racing stable environment
- Perform advanced grooming techniques and maintain equine hygiene
- Implement feeding and exercise plans under supervision
- Monitor and report on the health and well-being of racehorses
Travelling Horses Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the legal requirements for travelling horses, including relevant legislation and guidelines.
- Understand the practical requirements for travelling horses, including vehicle suitability, documentation, and journey planning.
- Organise the travel of horses, taking into account their welfare, safety, and legal compliance.
Yard and Field Routines and Management Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out routine yard duties, including mucking out, sweeping, and disinfecting.
- Carry out routine field duties, including poo-picking, fence maintenance, and pasture management.
- Carry out routine stabling duties, including bedding management and ventilation control.
- Organise yard duties efficiently, considering factors such as time management and resource allocation.
- Organise field duties effectively, ensuring the safety and well-being of the horses.
- Organise stabling duties to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the horses.
- Carry out yard duties in a safe and hygienic manner.
- Carry out field duties in a way that promotes healthy grazing and prevents injury.
- Carry out stabling duties to minimise the risk of disease and respiratory problems.
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
- Standard
Carry Out Racecourse Procedures Legacy
- Standard
Carry out pre and post play routines for polo ponies Legacy
- Standard
Clean and groom horses for appearance Legacy
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Clip Horses Legacy
- Standard
Develop and implement a breeding and rearing policy
- Standard
Exercise and Improve the Performance of Horses Using Lunging or Long Reining
- Standard
Handle and control the horse in order to carry out dental procedures
- Standard
Handle and load racehorses into starting stalls prior to a race Legacy
- Standard
Manage the breeding of mares by artificial insemination
- Standard
Manage the collection of equine semen for future use
- Standard
Promote and contribute to healthy, safe and secure working environments and practices
- Standard
Receive a horse and carry out an initial assessment
The credits, and who awards them
Level 3 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by 1st4sport rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Horse Anatomy, Physiology and WelfareHorse Handling, Care and AppearanceNon-Ridden ExerciseNutrition and FitnessPrinciples of transporting horses by road on short journeysPrinciples of transporting horses by road on short journeysPrinciples of transporting horses by road on short journeysSafe Working Practices
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
The Coach · your practice partner Illustration - Lead it Apply
“Yard and Field Routines and Management” is practised on the team you actually have. You talk through the call you are about to make, and Zavmo makes you say it the way you would say it to them.
What you leave holding
The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them
Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.
- Carry Out Racecourse Procedures Legacy
- Carry out pre and post play routines for polo ponies Legacy
- Clean and groom horses for appearance Legacy
- Clip Horses Legacy
- Develop and implement a breeding and rearing policy
- Exercise and Improve the Performance of Horses Using Lunging or Long Reining
- Handle and control the horse in order to carry out dental procedures
- Handle and load racehorses into starting stalls prior to a race Legacy
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Horse Anatomy, Physiology and Welfare, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your own work
This unit offers learners a comprehensive understanding of equine anatomy, physiology, and welfare. Learners will identify key anatomical structures, understand body system functions, assess horses for ill health, and provide appropriate first aid treatment.
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for 1st4sport Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Diploma
14 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by 1st4sport.
- Horse Anatomy, Physiology and Welfare
- Horse Handling, Care and Appearance
- Non-Ridden Exercise
- Nutrition and Fitness
- Principles of transporting horses by road on short journeys
- Safe Working Practices
and 8 more in the full unit list below.
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