NEW for SEPTEMBER 2024 :
British Horse Society Stage One Working Student Course
Primarily aimed at Elective Home Educuated young persons aged 13years and up and those not in full time education.
Students can be new to horse for Horse Care course but would require some basic riding skills* for the Stage 1 Complete to a least canter level.
Students would be required to complete a minimum of two days a week preferred 3 days a week to be better equipped for assessment.
Final assessment is carried out at an Approved BHS centre chosen by the student. All assessment fees are paid by the student on application of the final assessment in consultation with the OBEC Training Manager to aid a good assessment outcome.
British Horse Society Stage 1 Horsecare: Ref: BHS1HC24
Horse Care Only
Candidates will be assessed on the following learning outcomes:
· Know about the responsibilities of working on a stable yard
· Be able to maintain a clean stable
· Be able to carry out routine grooming tasks
· Be able to describe horses and know about behaviour & health
· Be able to use & apply rugs appropriately
· Be able to tack up & untack
· Be able to handle a well behaved horse
· Be able to feed & water a horse
Ref: BHS1HC24
Horse Care Only
Private Student: 10.30-2.30pm 2 x Days Mon-Friday
12 Week Duration £1200
Working Student: 9.30- 3.30pm 3 x Days Mon-Friday
12 Week Duration £550
Start date 16th September 2024 for 12 Weeks x 2 days a week. Predicted assessment date Dec 2024
British Horse Society Stage 1 Complete: Ref: BHS1Com24
Horse Care and Ride
Start date 16th September 2024 for 12 weeks x 3 days a week. Predicted assessment date January 2025
Candidates will be assessed on the following learning outcomes:
· Be able to position a horse to prepare for mounting
· Be able to mount and dismount from a horse
· Be able to ride in walk, trot & canter and use ground poles