BHS Stage 1 Preparation - Starting 25th April 2017: Site Broomfield Hall

Course Content: The course will cover: Horse psychology Horse anatomy and health Daily routines Watering and feeding Saddlery and rugging Shoeing and turning out to grass. Riding wise Correct mounting and dismounting procedure Ride through correct school movements in walk, trot and canter Riding without stirrups and going over poles on the ground in the forward seat. How will I be assessed? There will be no formal assessment although you will receive verbal feedback during and at the end of each lesson and will be set targets for improvement. At the end of the course, you will do a mock Stage 1 riding exam. Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required? You will be required to supply your own: Correctly fitted and up to current safety standard hat Correctly fitted and up to current safety standard riding gloves Correctly fitted and up to current safety standard riding footwear Correctly fitted and up to current safety standard body protectors What can I do after this course? Derby College offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening Equine courses – please see our Equestrian website (www.derby-college.ac.uk/equestrian-centre). We also offer a wide range of courses on other land-based topics - please see the Derby College Part-time Prospectus for a full list and details.