APRIL 2017 Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Equine Management (540) Level 3 Equine Management Theory exam (1)

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1 * * APRIL 2017 Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Equine Management (540) Level 3 Equine Management Theory exam (1) If provided, stick your candidate barcode label here. Candidate name (first, last) First Last Tuesday 25 April : Candidate enrolment number Date of birth (DDMMYYYY) Gender (M/F) Assessment date (DDMMYYYY) Centre number Candidate signature and declaration* If any additional answer sheets are used, enter the additional number of pages in this box. Please ensure that you staple additional answer sheets to the back of this answer booklet, clearly labelling them with your full name, enrolment number, centre number and qualification number in BLOCK CAPITALS. All candidates need to use a black/blue pen. Do not use a pencil or gel pen. If provided with source documents, these documents will not be returned to City & Guilds, and will be shredded. Do not write on the source documents. *I declare that I had no prior knowledge of the questions in this assessment and that I will not divulge to any person any information about the questions. 0 0 You should have the following for this assessment a pen with blue or black ink General instructions Use black or blue ball-point pen. Use pencil for drawing only. The marks for questions are shown in brackets. This examination contains 15 questions. Answer all questions. Answer the questions in the spaces provided. Answers written in margins or on blank pages will not be marked. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked. The test specifications for the 2018 exams have changed. The content sampled will vary from this paper. See the latest qualification handbook for the updated test specification. The City and Guilds of London Institute 2017 ST A3 PO

2 1 Describe two design features to be considered when assessing the suitability of a new stable. (2 marks) 2 Describe the purpose and aims of one of the following pieces of legislation: Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 2006 Horse Passport Regulations 2009 (2 marks) 3 State five factors to consider when carrying out a field assessment and explain how these help to ensure a horse s welfare is maximised. (5 marks) 2

3 4 Give two examples of how a horse s body utilises protein to maintain health. (2 marks) 5 A horse with an infectious disease has been in isolation for two weeks but has not come into any physical contact with other horses on the yard. However, the infection has spread to a number of different horses. Explain how this could have occurred. (5 marks) 3 See next page

4 6 Describe the procedures for dealing with notification in the case of a horse that has been diagnosed with Equine Infectious Anaemia. (3 marks) 7 Explain the importance of frequently assessing the condition of a horse s hoof, and give an example of when to seek assistance from a vet or farrier. (3 marks) 8 Explain why it is important to update a horse s health records on an ongoing basis. (4 marks) 4

5 9 State the main function for two of the following nutrients: carbohydrates vitamins lipids / fats water. (2 marks) 10 Describe five factors that should be considered when designing a feeding plan for a 15 year old horse. (5 marks) 5 See next page

6 11 Explain why digestibility is an important factor to consider when feeding a horse roughage. (2 marks) 12 Explain how a horse s instinctive behaviour helps them to survive in the natural environment. (5 marks) 6

7 13 Identify two anatomical adaptations that have evolved in horses for one of the following: digestive tract limbs. (2 marks) 14 a) Explain the importance of welfare and ethics when managing stereotypic behaviour in horses. (3 marks) b) Describe the potential ethical and welfare issues when using one of the following restrictive techniques for the management of stereotypic behaviour in horses: cribbing collar anti-weave grid. (3 marks) 7 See next page

8 15 Discuss the potential impacts to the health and welfare of horses kept in a stabled environment with no planned daily routine. (12 marks) 8 End of assessment