Part-time & Short Courses

Course Content:

This 20 hour course will run through half term and will cover the BHS stage 2 syllabus and  will prepare you for the exam. The course fee is for the training only and the exam fee is not included.  It will be the individuals repsonsibility to enter the exam via the BHS.

Each day will consist of 2.5 hrs of riding split into 2 lessons and 2.5 hours of stable management. 1 hour will be available for lunch (bring your own refreshmants).

More information on the syllabus, what to wear and exam dates are avaialble on the BHS website www.bhs.org.uk

Knowledge and Care section:

• Horse Psychology
• Horse Anatomy and physiology
• Horse Health
• Watering and feeding
• Shoeing
• Saddlery
• Grooming/strapping/plaiting
• Fittening
• Lungeing
• Horse clothing
• Travelling
• Clipping and trimming
• Stable/yard design
• Grassland Management

Riding:

• Riding horses on the flat
• Show jumping
• Riding in the field

Entry requirements:

Achieved BHS stage 1 exam and passed one of our riding assessment, this will include riding on the flat and a small jump.

 Please note there is a 13 stone weight limit and you will have to provide your own riding equipment e.g. hat, gloves, riding clothes, whip and riding boots. Body protectors are compulsory for jumping and riding in the field.

Note: You can attend the riding lessons only or the knowledge and care (Stable Management) only - Riding only £175 or Knowledge and Care only £125. If one secion is taken your course will be 10 hours only.

 Limited spaces means this course will book up quickly.

To book on please email: shortcourses@bicton.ac.uk or call: 01395 562347