British Horse Society Stages I, II, or III Horse Care, Riding and Management (PT)

British Horse Society Stages I, II, or III Horse Care, Riding and Management

Course Length: 30 weeks term time only

Venue:
Myerscough College (Preston)

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Brief Description of the Course:

The course prepares students towards BHS examinations covering the syllabus and examination technique. Students enrol for 1 year and depending on the individual can move through the stages at their own pace. Students will benefit from the course by furthering their knowledge and experience with a range of horses that otherwise they would not receive. There is also the opportunity to take BHS Ride and Road Safety examinations.

Entry Criteria:

Course places are based on an interview and a riding assessment which is the basic requirement for Stage I. Direct entry on to Stages II and III requires certification of the previous qualifications.

List of Units:

Stage I

¨ Grooming

¨ Horse Clothing

¨ Saddlery

¨ Daily Routine

¨ Horse Anatomy

¨ Horse Behaviour

¨ Care of a Horse at Grass

¨ Care of a Stabled Horse

¨ Feeding and Watering

¨ How to Turn out a Horse

¨ Riding a School Horse

¨ Flat and Jump Positions

Stage II

¨ Strapping/quartering

¨ Plaiting Manes and Tails

¨ Stable Bandaging

¨ Daily Cleaning of Saddlery

¨ Lungeing

¨ Stable Design

¨ Shoeing

¨ Clipping and Trimming

¨ Health and Condition

¨ Digestive System

¨ The Horse's Foot

¨ The Skeletal Frame

¨ Horse Behaviour

¨ Grassland Management

¨ Fittening

¨ Watering and Feeding

¨ Travelling

¨ Jump a Course of Fences

¨ Riding Outside

Stage III

¨ Care of a Competition Horse

¨ Fitting Saddlery

¨ Transporting

¨ Lungeing

¨ Superficial Muscles of the Horse

¨ Structure of the Leg Below the Knee

¨ The Horse's Foot

¨ The Horse's Action

¨ Shoeing

¨ Recognition of Lameness

¨ Daily Routine

¨ Grassland Management

¨ Preparing and Looking After Fit Horses

¨ Horse Behaviour

¨ Feeding a Balanced Diet

¨ Jump a Course of Fences

¨ Cross Country

¨ School Movements

¨ Lateral Work

Possible Careers / Jobs:

This course provides valuable experience and technical expertise towards taking BHS stages examinations and/or furthers student's knowledge of the horse. The BHS qualifications have a long, proven recognition within the horse industry. Possible careers/jobs include:

¨ Groom

¨ Rider

¨ Yard Manager

¨ Instructor

¨ Stable Hand

Progression:

This part-time course could be used as a stepping stone on to the full-time courses at Myerscough. Students can develop valuable experience with horses, furthering their knowledge to meet the relevant entry requirements.

Special Requirements:

1 Timetables and duties Each stage has its own timetable of stable management, theory, riding, table management practical and skills practical. Students are expected to tack and untack their own horse for riding and general care and attention for the horse after exercise.

2 Equipment and/or clothing Grooming kit in a suitable container including dandy brush, body brush, hoof pick, curry comb, mane comb, sponges, cloth/stable rubber and plaiting equipment. Muckers, jodhpurs, boots/riding boots/wellingtons/strong boots. Riding - schooling and jumping whip Minimum age Students are normally 16 years old and upwards.

3 Hidden costs Equipment and clothing must be obtained before commencing the course. Stationery is required and is available from the College shop. Students who wish to take BHS examinations must fund these themselves as with the BHS membership. The costs at present are as follows: BHS membership (yearly) - £40.00 plus £5.00 Joining Fee

4 Examination fees Information about Examination Fees is available on BLOOM, which can be accessed after acceptance of an application.

NB Prices subject to change by BHS annually.

To apply for this course please select the coloured tab, relating to the centre you wish to study at, on the right hand side of this screen. You can save your progress if you prefer to do it in stages but you must complete all sections of the form.

Special Education Needs and Disability Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate student needs and to provide appropriate support to enable successful completion of the course of study. Where necessary students will be asked for evidence to help identify appropriate adjustments.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.