Description
Identifies personnel with basic horsemanship skills in all aspects of horsemanship, to include riding and ceremonial tack identification and application, horse safety, proper groundwork, riding to include western and ceremonial. Personnel will be trained in basic equine medical aid, knowledge of basic horse anatomy as well as maintaining the health and welfare of military working horses.
Core Skills
- animal care and welfare
- basic medical assessment and first aid
- safety and risk management
- preventive health procedures
- equipment and inventory management
- training and instruction
- standard operating procedure compliance
- recordkeeping and documentation
- teamwork and collaboration
- customer and public interaction
- time management
- attention to detail
- physical security awareness
Common Certifications
- Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) Instructor Certification
- Equine Facility Manager Certification (Certified Horsemanship Association)
- Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI, PATH Intl.)
- First Aid/CPR Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- VETERINARY
- REHABILITATION
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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