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BHS Stages 1 & 2 Care & Lunge Training

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LOCATION & START DATE
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 17 September 2024
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 7 January 2025
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 22 April 2025
LEVEL
No Qualification Levels Explained
DURATION
6 weeks
LEARNING AREA
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ATTENDANCE
Part-time

BHS Stages 1 & 2 Care & Lunge Training

Run by a BHS accredited coach, this course is suitable for those working towards Stage exams or looking to develop their equine knowledge for their own enjoyment. This is a practical course on which you will develop knowledge and understanding of horse care and management required for the BHS stages 1 and 2 including tuition on lungeing.

What you will learn

The course will cover some of the elements below from the BHS Stage 1 care & stage 2 care & lunge sections and can be adapted to the needs of the group.

• Know about the responsibilities of working on the stable yard
• Be able to maintain a clean stable
• Be able to carry out routine grooming tasks
• Be able to describe horses and know about horse behaviour and health
• Be able to use rugs appropriately
• Be able to tack up and un-tack
• Be able to handle a horse
• Be able to feed and water a horse
• Know about the roles, rights and responsibilities of an Assistant Groom
• Be able to fit tack and boots on a horse
• Be able to prepare a horse to travel
• Know about horse behaviour
• Understand how to feed horses
• Know about basic horse anatomy
• Understand horse fitness
• Be able to maintain a horse’s health
• Be able to prepare a horse for presentation
• Understand how to care for a horse’s feet
• Understand the environment for keeping horses
• Lunge a horse for exercise

Entry requirements

You will need to wear sensible yard clothing with appropriate yard footwear.

For safety reasons we ask that no jewellery, apart from a watch and wedding ring, is worn. Piercings will all need to be removed and not taped. In addition, hoodies are not permitted on the Equestrian Centre.

Hat and gloves will also be required. Please ensure your hat has been correctly fitted and meets the current safety standards, available at https://www.bhs.org.uk/media/x5gfqnfi/2024-bhs-event-hat-guide-v1.pdf

Assessment

No assessment is included in this course. The course tutor will be able to advise you on booking BHS exams if you choose to do so and sign off skills records.

Progression

BHS Stages 2 & 3 Care & Lunge Training

Duchy College Stoke Climsland

Duchy College Stoke Climsland

Set on stunning rolling hillsides, our campus epitomises the very best of land-based education. The recent addition of the £4 million Future Farm research facility means students and businesses are at the heart of the next evolution of environmental farming. Whether it’s a love of horses, sport, protective services, heavy machinery or animal care, nobody forgets their time at Duchy College Stoke Climsland. It’s time to secure your #careercollege experience.


The course will cover some of the elements below from the BHS Stage 1 care & stage 2 care & lunge sections and can be adapted to the needs of the group.

• Know about the responsibilities of working on the stable yard
• Be able to maintain a clean stable
• Be able to carry out routine grooming tasks
• Be able to describe horses and know about horse behaviour and health
• Be able to use rugs appropriately
• Be able to tack up and un-tack
• Be able to handle a horse
• Be able to feed and water a horse
• Know about the roles, rights and responsibilities of an Assistant Groom
• Be able to fit tack and boots on a horse
• Be able to prepare a horse to travel
• Know about horse behaviour
• Understand how to feed horses
• Know about basic horse anatomy
• Understand horse fitness
• Be able to maintain a horse’s health
• Be able to prepare a horse for presentation
• Understand how to care for a horse’s feet
• Understand the environment for keeping horses
• Lunge a horse for exercise

You will need to wear sensible yard clothing with appropriate yard footwear.

For safety reasons we ask that no jewellery, apart from a watch and wedding ring, is worn. Piercings will all need to be removed and not taped. In addition, hoodies are not permitted on the Equestrian Centre.

Hat and gloves will also be required. Please ensure your hat has been correctly fitted and meets the current safety standards, available at https://www.bhs.org.uk/media/x5gfqnfi/2024-bhs-event-hat-guide-v1.pdf

No assessment is included in this course. The course tutor will be able to advise you on booking BHS exams if you choose to do so and sign off skills records.

BHS Stages 2 & 3 Care & Lunge Training

Duchy College Stoke Climsland

Duchy College Stoke Climsland

Set on stunning rolling hillsides, our campus epitomises the very best of land-based education. The recent addition of the £4 million Future Farm research facility means students and businesses are at the heart of the next evolution of environmental farming. Whether it’s a love of horses, sport, protective services, heavy machinery or animal care, nobody forgets their time at Duchy College Stoke Climsland. It’s time to secure your #careercollege experience.


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  • Location - Duchy College Stoke Climsland
  • Start Date - 17 September 2024
  • Day/Time - Tuesday, 18:00 - 20:00

  • Tuition Fees: Tuition Fees: £250.00*
            
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  • Location - Duchy College Stoke Climsland
  • Start Date - 7 January 2025
  • Day/Time - Tuesday, 18:00 - 20:00

  • Tuition Fees: Tuition Fees: £250.00*
            
    *Please note - Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.

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    For 7 January 2025 start date
  • Location - Duchy College Stoke Climsland
  • Start Date - 22 April 2025
  • Day/Time - Tuesday, 18:00 - 20:00

  • Tuition Fees: Tuition Fees: £250.00*
            
    *Please note - Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.

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