Part time Introduction to Alternative Horsemanship - Loading AC129

Vocational qualification

In Dorchester

£ 55 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Dorchester

  • Duration

    1 Day

There is an ever increasing interest in ' and demand for ' Alternative Horsemanship Courses. This course will provide you with a basis for understanding equine behaviour and applying the principles of this understanding to some of the most important elements of working with horses on the ground. Six different aspects of 'Natural Horsemanship' are covered and are delivered in the following units.

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Location

Start date

Dorchester (Dorset)
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DT2 8PY

Start date

On request

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Course programme


Introduction to Alternative Horsemanship - Loading AC129
QualificationIntroduction to Alternative Horsemanship - Loading
Qualification Level
Level : n/a
What do these levels mean?

Duration :1 day

Times :1 x Saturday: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm

Dates :6.03.10

Run by : Animal Care Department.
Tutor : Rachel Norris

Awarding Body
Kingston Maurward College

Is it right for me?
There is an ever increasing interest in ' and demand for ' Alternative Horsemanship Courses. This course will provide you with a basis for understanding equine behaviour and applying the principles of this understanding to some of the most important elements of working with horses on the ground. Six different aspects of 'Natural Horsemanship' are covered and are delivered in the following units, each lasting one day. You must complete the first unit in Equine Behaviour and can then enrol on any of the other units individually ' depending on your area of interest. All practical units will take place in a round pen.

What qualifications will I need?
This qualification is ideally suited for those candidates who have a genuine interest and passion in the care and welfare of horses.

What will I be learning about?
Pushing, pulling, bullying and whipping are just some of the methods that people resort to in desperation with a horse that is tricky to load. Whilst this may eventually get your horse loaded for the journey, it never resolves this issue and the ritual will need to be repeated every time you want to travel the horse. This is such a common problem but an easy one to get right every time. Learn about pressure and release and how to use it when loading, as well as ensuring the environment you are loading in gives both you and your horse the best chance to succeed. We will look at common loading problems such as rearing, running backwards, planting on or at the bottom of ramp, and how to deal with each of them. If you get this right your horse won't even need to be led up the ramp, it will just follow.

What is involved?
Part time, one Saturday.

What is next?
  • Further Alternative Horsemanship units,
  • BHS specialist equine courses,
  • BTEC National Diploma in Horse Studies
  • Foundation Degree Equine Behaviour and Welfare.

How will I be assessed?
A College Certificate will be awarded through a Register of attendance.

How much will it cost?
£55

Money Matters

Part time Introduction to Alternative Horsemanship - Loading AC129

£ 55 + VAT