Horse Agskills

Develop practical horse care and horse management skills with this comprehensive guide to horse husbandry, health and handling.

Produced by Tocal College and the NSW Department of Primary Industries, Horse Agskills provides practical, step-by-step instruction for horse owners, students, riders and agricultural workers. Combining horse care, animal welfare, riding skills and farm management practices, this guide helps readers build confidence in the everyday tasks involved in caring for horses safely and effectively.

Whether you are buying your first horse, learning basic horse care, improving your riding skills or developing knowledge of horse health and management, this practical guide offers clear explanations, diagrams and photographs to support hands-on learning.

Who this guide is for

• New and experienced horse owners
• Agricultural students and trainees
• Pony club participants and young riders
• Rural and lifestyle property owners
• Horse industry workers and trainers
• Equine education programs and instructors

What you'll learn

• How to select and buy a suitable horse
• Daily horse care and feeding requirements
• Basic riding skills and equipment care
• Horse identification and breed characteristics
• Assessing horse conformation and soundness
• Understanding horse dentition and ageing
• Hoof care and replacing horse shoes
• Estimating a horse’s weight accurately
• Drenching and vaccinating horses
• Lunging and training techniques
• Loading horses onto floats safely
• Animal welfare and horse safety practices

Table of Contents

• General Safety Precautions
• Animal Welfare
• Buying a Horse
• Daily Care
• Riding Horses and Care of Equipment
• Horse Identification
• Assess Conformation of Horses
• Dentition
• Hoof Care
• Replacing a Horseshoe
• Estimating Weight
• Drenching
• Vaccinating
• Lunging
• Loading onto a float
• Safe Work Method Statements.