Equine Yard Manager Market-oriented Skilled Agricultural Workers

The legal boundaries, codes of professional conduct, national and EU regulatory frameworks and legal procedures of working with animals and living organisms, ensuring their welfare and health.

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Understand business principles behind agricultural production and the marketing of its products.

Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.

Be aware of the general principles of the concept of bio-security and in particular, the disease prevention rules to be implemented in case of epidemics endangering public health.

Livestock species and relevant genetics.

Different elements and phases of project management.

Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.

Recruit and manage staff. This includes defining the job needs of the organisation, defining the criteria and process for recruitment. Develop the competences of the staff according current and future …

Manage production programmes, birth plans, sales, feed purchase orders, materials, equipment, housing, location and stock management. Manage the destruction of relevant animals in humane manner and in accordance with national …

Tag, sort and separate animals by purpose and destination taking into account the condition of the animal and relevant legislation

Ensure that hygiene procedures in agricultural settings are followed, taking into account the regulations of specific areas of action e.q. livestock, plants, local farm products, etc.

Breed and raise livestock such as cattle, poultry, and honeybees. Use recognised breeding practices to strive for continuous improvement in the livestock.

Control the spread of disease and parasites in herds, by using vaccination and medication, and by separating sick animals.

Maintain farm facilities such as fences, water supplies, and outdoor buildings.

Aspects of agritourism involving agriculturally based activities to bring visitors to a farm.

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Understand natural and artificial reproduction techniques, gestation periods and birthing for livestock. Understand the humane destruction of relevant animals in accordance with national legislation.

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Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.

The behaviour and specificities of different horse species.

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Principles and techiques of educating young horses important simple body control exercises.

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Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases for horses.

Types of transportation vehicles for horses and their safe methods of using.

Safe horseback riding and training principles.

Assist in animal births, and care for newborn livestock.

Make immediate operating decisions as necessary without reference to others, taking into account the circumstances and any relevant procedures and legislation. Determine alone which option is the best for a …

Organise and instruct staff, plan production strategies and programmes including sales. Carry out input purchase orders, materials, equipment and manage stocks etc. Awareness of demands of the businesses customers and …

Arrange an agreement on price of products or services provided or offered.

Operate motorised agricultural equipment including tractors, balers, sprayers, ploughs, mowers, combines, earthmoving equipment, trucks, and irrigation equipment.

Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.

Perform customer adapted presentations of the farm organization and farm processes taking under consideration the farm sustainability and local environment.

Analyse animal locomotion either by eye or using instrumentation for measuring body movements, body mechanics, and muscle activity.

Inspect the horse's leg, foot and hoof while they are stationary as well as in motion to check for irregularities, interference, peculiarities in gait (how the horse walks) or abnormalities …

Attach the horseshoe safely, securely and in the correct position according to plan. Take all relevant information into account. Finish the hoof according to the specification, trot up the horse …

Discuss and agree on a husbandry plan (written or verbal), which may contain information on workload, environmental conditions, devices and non-prescription topical applications being used.

Calculate different kinds of on-site requirements in the agricultural, fishery and forestry sector by taking care of marketing and budgets.

Clean stalls to remove all soiled bedding to prevent moisture and fumes from building up and to cut down on potential parasite problems.

Ensure that animals on pastures or grazing lands have enough feed. Employ pasture-conservation measures such as grazing in rotation.

Work sections of metal to produce farriery tools and horseshoes to required specifications.

Plan, arrange and manage different events such as races, auctions, horse shows etc, according to yard type, resources and the purpose of the event.

Trim and dress horse hooves using the appropriate tools and methods. Comply with the agreed footcare plan.

Provide care for horses includes cleaning, housing, preparing horses and ponies for riding, fixating and leading horeses, taking into account the safety regulations for horeses and people, specific requirements of …

Executes the purchase of stallions and other bloodstock according to the yeard type and needs.

Socialise young horses (cleaning, collaring, bridling, raising feet, etc.), taking into account the safety and welfare of the horse and teacher.

Harness, dress and train horses as per the instructions provided. Take into account the age and breed of the horse and the preparation purposes.