Part time British Horse Society Stage 3 EQ045

British Horse Society Stage 3 EQ045
QualificationBritish Horse Society Stage 3
Qualification Level
Level : 3
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 :2 courses:
17.09.09 ' 10.12.09
15.04.10 ' 10.06.10

Run by : Equine Studies Department.
Tutor : Tamzen Franklin

Awarding Body
Equestrian Qualifications Ltd

Is it right for me?
Our British Horse Society Stage 3 stable management training programme is an excellent progression from the Stage 2 course. It is a packed practical course for those wishing to become professional equestrians and looking to take on a more supervisory role. It covers all aspects of general care and management regimes, together with preparing and caring for fit horses.

British Horse Society Stage 3 riding training programme. This part of the training programme may be taken with the stable management or separately. Learners will develop effective yet sympathetic riding, while maintaining a balanced, correct and supple seat in all gaits. You will need to be capable of jumping cross country fences at 3ft and show jumping fences at 3ft 3in.

What qualifications will I need?
Riding ' BHS Stage 2 riding or Pony Club B Test. We have a weight limit of 13.5Stones
Stable Management ' enthusiasm to learn.

What will I be learning about?
Riding:

• Knowledge of school figures
• Correct influences and smooth application of the aids
• Riding horses forward through transitions
• Lengthen strides in all gaits
• Lateral work
• Work without stirrups
• Cross country ' 3ft
• Show jumping ' 3ft 3in

Stable Management:

• Feeding
• Stable design
• Fittening
• Shoeing
• General handling
• Grassland management
• Saddlery
• Anatomy and physiology
• Horse health
• Lungeing

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

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
How much will it cost?
Per weekly session: Lecture £20 + Riding £22

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