British Horse Society Horse Knowledge, Care and Riding Stage 3

Full time

Part time

Day

Day Release

Evening

INTRODUCTION
The candidate must show an ability to look after up to 4 horses in stables and at grass and to ride a variety of horses under a variety of circumstances. He/She should be tactful yet effective, understanding the reasons for their actions both in the horse care and whilst riding.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
BHS Horse Knowledge, Care and Riding Stage 2 or NVQ Level 2 or 3 (with Riding/Schooling Horses unit) and Riding and Road Safety Test

COURSE CONTENT
As Stage 2 with the addition of Travelling horses, Lungeing, Stable design, Action, Horses Behaviour, Fittening, Watering  & feeding.  Riding: Candidates should show a feel for their horses and have an appreciation of weaknesses.  They should begin to school horses and ride them according their needs.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment is through examination at a BHS approved exam centre.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
These qualifications are an ideal base for employment and progression within the horse industry.

Course Fees

Full-time students do not pay course or examination entry fees, except in some cases when there are examination re-sits. Part-time students pay course fees, which are displayed in College publications or are obtainable from Admissions, and examination entry and / or registration fees.

This course information was deemed to be correct at the time of publication, though course modules and content are subject to change by the awarding body.

NB Please only add additional course material costs under the heading 'Additional Costs'. Course fees, exam and registration costs are not to be included - the learner needs to refer to current publications for fees.