Module Identifier |
RD19020 |
Module Title |
EQUINE INDUSTRY |
Academic Year |
2003/2004 |
Co-ordinator |
Dr John H Harries |
Semester |
Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters) |
Other staff |
Sarah Pinnell |
Assessment |
Assessment Type | Assessment Length/Details | Proportion |
Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours Outcomes assessed: 1, 2 | 30% |
Semester Assessment | History of Equine Industry Presentation Outcome assessed: 1 | 40% |
Semester Assessment | Tour posterAssignment Outcome assessed: 2 | 30% |
Supplementary Assessment | Candidates must re-take the element(s) of assessment that led to failing the modules | 100% |
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Outcome 1
Investigate the history of the equine industry.
Performance criteria:
a. The historical development of today''s horse is investigated and related to its position within society.
b. An appreciation of the historical development of the equine industry and supporting trades is demonstrated.
c. The origins and development of the main breeds of horse are summarised.
Ranges:
Cold blooded, hot blooded and warm blooded
Global, national, regional
Outcome 2
Develop an awareness of the opportunities within a range of equine enterprises in order to widen horizons and indicate opportunity for future employment.
Performance criteria:
a. A variety of equine enterprises are visited.
b. The diverse nature of the equine industry and supporting enterprises is appreciated.
c. The significance of the equine industry is identified.
d. The range and significance of supporting enterprises and trades are described.
Ranges:
Competition, racing, leisure, breeding education.
Sales, welfare, supporting trades and enterprises.
Brief description
This module will provide the student with an introduction to the nature, scope and significance of the equine industry in Britain. Several visits to a range of equine enterprises will take place.
Transferable skills
Common Skills assessed:
Managing and developing self
1. Manage own roles and responsibilities
2. Manage own time in achieving objectives
Working with and relating to others
5. Treat others? values, beliefs and opinions with respect
6. Relate to and interact effectively with individuals and groups
7. Work effectively as a team member
Communicating
8. Receive and respond to a variety of information
9. Present information in a variety of visual forms
10. Communicate in writing
11. Participate in oral and non-verbal communication
Managing tasks and solving problems
12. Use information sources
Applying technology
16. Use a range of technological equipment and systems
Applying design and creativity
18. Use a range of thought processes.
Reading Lists
Books
BETA (1999) The BETA National Equestrian Survey
Auty, I (1998) The BHS complete manual of stable management
Kenilworth Press
Rossier (1990) Horse breeding in France
Clarke C and Wallin, D (1992) The international warmblood horse
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4