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Your dream · 8 to 11

I want to look after horses

Brushing, feeding and making sure horses are happy and comfy.

When you are older, this could become: Horse groom, Stable hand, Yard manager

See this for age 12 to 1516 to 17

When you are grown up, a day might look like this

  1. Say good morning to the horses and give them breakfast
  2. Clean out the stables and put down fresh bedding
  3. Brush the horses and check their feet
  4. Take the horses out to the field to play
  5. Bring them in, give them dinner and say goodnight

Things that help

  • Being gentle
  • Noticing things
  • Remembering jobs
  • Working with friends

Skills

The skills this dream uses

More horseshoes means this dream uses that skill a lot.

Caring for horses
Understanding horses
Being with people
Staying safe

Your own skills card

Soon, when you log in, you can tick what you already do and collect horseshoes as you learn.

Suggested

Where to start

Three good courses to begin with.

Start here

A Day in the Life of a Horse

Helps you with: caring for horses, understanding horses.

Coming soon
Then

What Does a Horse Need to Stay Healthy?

Helps you with: caring for horses.

Coming soon
After that

Why Do Horses Groom Each Other?

Helps you with: understanding horses, caring for horses.

Coming soon

Your trail · 8 to 11

Your horse trail

Try these in any order.

Explore8 to 11
  1. A Day in the Life of a HorseComing soon
  2. What Does a Horse Need to Stay Healthy?Coming soon
  3. Why Do Horses Groom Each Other?Coming soon
  4. What Makes a Happy Horse?Coming soon

When you finish the trail

Help a grown-up look after a pet

Coming at 16 to 17At 16 you can start recognised training: 2 UKRS accredited courses and 2 more we are checking, plus help getting ready for work.

Next steps

Things to try now

Always do these with a grown-up.

Courses marked "UKRS: being checked" are working examples from the UKRS library of more than 50 courses. Each is checked against its exact standard, minimum age and approval before it is offered or described as UKRS accredited. All courses are coming soon.