https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd leah en-us 2020-09-02 10:36:57 UTC 2025-10-03 14:12:13 UTC hello@padlet.com 2274601_1 https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1543060641 when grooming the Shetland pony you will need a wide location , you also need to do a safety knot on the fences because when the horses are stressed they can just tug on the knot and free themselves . Then make sure the area is secure and safe so there are  no obstacles in the way that could injure you or the animal. the equipment you will need is a head collar and a lead rope, make sure the head collar is secure and they escape. you will also need the grooming equipment but first you would check they brushes aren't broken and made sure they were washed after they were used  ]]> 2021-05-20 08:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1543060641 2274601_1 https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1543085514 To promote their confidence and co-operation when handling animals in a manner. You should approach them in a calmly but in a confident manner to make it less stressful and safer for the animal and ourselves

 ]]> 2021-05-20 09:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1543085514 2274601_1 https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1543102015 you should report it to the technicians 
SJ 
or you tutors 
and also write it in the record books so the next person working with them know what to look for or be careful of.

]]> 2021-05-20 09:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1543102015 2274601_1 https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1543130252 the equipment and materials that are needed when grooming the Shetland ponies are 
rubber curry brush
body brush 
hove pick 
plastic curry comb
 dandy brush etc 
The body brush is used when  

]]> 2021-05-20 09:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1543130252 2274601_1 https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1595127507 first i put my PPE on such as overalls, steel toe cap boots then i washed my hands and tied my hair back and put my helmet on. 
then i walked to the horse enclosure choose my horse and put the head collar and lead rope on coco and slowly but confidently walk her to the safety gate and did a safety knot so that if coco gets stressed or petrified she can just pull and set herself free .


]]> 2021-06-09 07:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1595127507 2274601_1 https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1595230503 the equipment we used to are:
  rubber curry brush - loosen dirt and dandruff 
body brush - lifts out debris , distributes the natural  coat oils 
finishing brush -  removes the remaining dust 
mane and tail brush : gently brush main and tail without damage 
hoof pick - removes dirt/stone and manure from the hove .

]]> 2021-06-09 08:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1595230503 2274601_1 https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1595231794 when observing the animals condition and if there any abnormal behaviour or changes  you should immediately report it to to the 
technician - SJ etc 
tutors - Leah 
write it down in the record books so others can beware and know how to going into the situation before hand .]]> 2021-06-09 08:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1595231794 2274601_1 https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1600880584 when grooming the animal the correct methods to use are :
step 1: secure your horse with a safety knot 
step 2 : use a curry comb to help loosen hair and dirt 
step 3 : use a dandy brush to remove hair , dirt , and sweat 
step 4 : clean up with a body brush
step 5 : use a finishing brush which will remove the remaining hair , dust or dirt 
step 6 : use a main and tail brush to gently brush the main and tail without any damage to it 
step 7 : use a hoof pick to remove dirt/stones and manure from the hove

]]> 2021-06-11 12:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1600880584 2274601_1 https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1600928580 cross referance ]]> 2021-06-11 12:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1600928580 2274601_1 https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1600929219 cross reference ]]> 2021-06-11 12:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1600929219 2274601_1 https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1600930248 cross reference ]]> 2021-06-11 12:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1600930248 2274601_1 https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1601007951 Its important to communicate with others on the animal's care requirements on why we brushed the ponies so we know whats been done and whats left to do also so were not over grooming them also if for example the horse had a skin condition or a sarcoide  its important to communicate so we know how to go about with the situation and how we can do it without hurting or injuring the horse ]]> 2021-06-11 13:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1601007951 2274601_1 https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1601086627 Its important to keep accurate records used for the animals so we know what criteria is needed to be met for that animals for example medication when it needs to be taken how much dosage needs to be given , if there is a special dietary need it has ]]> 2021-06-11 13:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/2274601_1/b4negumw938ngnd/wish/1601086627