BHS Stage 1 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 1 Horse Knowledge and Care examinations, or for students who simply wish to improve their knowledge.

The course will cover the requirements and standards of BHS Stage 1, both in theory and practice. This course will not include riding. There will be no assessment at the end of this course

Areas of Study:

The course includes:

• Grooming
• Rugging up
• Saddlery
• Husbandry
• Foot & Shoeing
• Anatomy
• Health & Safety
• Horse Health
• Behaviour
• Watering & Feeding
• Basic Grassland care

Entry qualifications:

None.

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