BHS Stage 2 Horse Knowledge and Care Preparation

The course

This course is designed to be taken either as a revision course for candidates wishing to take the BHS Stage 2 Horse Knowledge & Care examination or for students who simply wish to improve their knowledge.

This course will cover the requirements and standards of BHS Stage 2 Horse Knowledge & Care, both in theory and practice. These courses will not include riding.

There will be no assessment at the end of this course

Areas of Study:

The course includes:

• Grooming including plaiting
• Rugging & Bandaging
• Watering and feeding
• Saddlery
• Stable Design
• Rugs and rugging up
• Shoeing problems
• Fittening
• Horse Health
• Clipping and trimming
• Basic anatomy and physiology
• Horse Behaviour
• Grassland Care

Entry qualifications:

Candidates must be physically fit in order to carry out yard and fieldwork efficiently without undue stress.

Additional Information:

Students are required to bring a riding hat to current BSI standards and appropriate warm, wet weather clothing and footwear. You may also like to bring a notepad and pen.

Dates available:

These courses may be charged lower fees due to co-funding from the Skills Funding Agency, ESF and other sources subject to an eligibility assessment. Please contact Hartpury Business on 01452 702154 to discuss whether you are eligible for lower prices.

For on site quotations and group bookings please contact Hartpury Business to discuss your specific requirements. Telephone (0)1452 702154 e-mail:hb@hartpury.ac.uk