BHS Stage 2 Riding Preparation

The course

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

The course will cover the requirements and standards of BHS Stages 2 in Riding.

There will be no assessment at the end of this course.

Areas of Study:

The course includes:

• Basic riding position
• School movements
• Work without stirrups
• Light seat
• Use of artificial aids (whip)
• Trotting poles
• Lunging for Stage 2
• Jumping a small course of show jumps
• Riding outside

Entry qualifications:

Candidates must be physically fit in order to carry out the selected tasks and topics without undue stress and strain. Candidates must hold the BHS Stage 1 Riding and Horse Care & Knowledge certificate, NVQ L2 in Horse Riding or the Pony Club B test, or have studied BHS Stage 1 Preparation at Hartpury. The first session will be an assessment where candidates will be required to demonstrate their ability to ride a quiet, experienced horse or pony in an enclosed space.

Additional Information:

Students are required to wear a properly well-fitted hat to current BSI or Euro standard. A body protector is strongly recommended and is compulsory for any jumping.

Required clothing: Navy sweatshirt, navy or light coloured jodhpurs, dark hat silk, long boots or short boots with leather gaiters (not suede), whip, gloves.

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