Part time British Horse Society Stage 2 EQ044

British Horse Society Stage 2 EQ044
QualificationBritish Horse Society Stage 2
Qualification Level
Level : 2
What do these levels mean?

Duration :1 evening per week for 12 weeks

Times :12 x Thursday;
Lecture session 6.00 pm ' 7.15 pm
Riding session 7.30 pm ' 8.30 pm

Dates :7.01.10 ' 1.04.10
Due to severe weather the course has been cancelled for 7.01.10

Run by : Equine Studies Department.
Tutor : Tamzen Franklin

Awarding Body
Equestrian Qualifications Ltd

Is it right for me?
Our British Horse Society Stage 2 stable management training programme is an excellent progression from the Stage 1 course. It will give you a thorough understanding of general management and requirements of horses' health and well being. It is a very practical course which allows you to develop both the skills and knowledge to care for both grass kept and stabled horses during all seasons.

British Horse Society Stage 2 riding training programme. This part of the training programme may be taken with the stable management or separately. Learners need to have already gained a basic, balanced and secure riding position as required in Stage 1 and should be capable of jumping small fences.

What qualifications will I need?
Riding ' BHS Stage 1 riding. We have a weight limit of 13.5Stones
Stable Management ' enthusiasm to learn.

What will I be learning about?
Riding:

• Working to improve balance and security
• Ride school figures using the correct aids
• Ride safely in company
• Ride independently in walk, trot and canter, with and without stirrups
• Jumping position
• Jump a course of fences

Stable Management:

• Horse behaviour
• Stable design
• Watering and feeding
• Shoeing
• Grooming
• Clipping
• Saddlery
• Anatomy and physiology
• Horse health
• Lungeing

Where will it take me?
Progression onto Stage 3

What materials are required?
Correct smart clothing ' jodhpurs, boots, current standard hat, gloves, short whip. Hairnet for long hair.

What is next?
BHS Stage 3

How will I be assessed?
There is an opportunity to take a mock exam. Entry to BHS exams should be directly to the British Horse Society
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How much will it cost?
Per weekly session: Lecture £20 + Riding £22

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