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Equine Taster

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LOCATION & START DATE
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 16 April 2025
LEVEL
No Qualification Levels Explained
DURATION
1 Day
LEARNING AREA
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ATTENDANCE
Part-time

Equine Taster

Equine student riding a horse in outdoor arena Lungeing or long reining is an essential exercise to train and develop a horse’s way of going. As a groom, rider or trainer you will be expected to carry out non-ridden exercise and training as part of your job.

On the course you will go through correct tacking up for lungeing and long reining, watch demonstrations by the equestrian centre team, and then have a go yourself.

You will learn about safe practices and how to control the horse with voice commands and body language. This course is suitable for those wishing to develop their skills and work towards industry exams or just starting to work with horses from the ground.

What you will learn

On this course you will:

- Learn safe practices for tacking up
- Develop practical lungeing & long reigning skills
- Learn how to use voice commands and body language correctly when working horses from the ground

Entry requirements

Own riding hat to current safety standards, gloves & sturdy boots.

Progression

City & Guilds Technical Certificate in Equine Care
City & Guilds Technical Diploma in Equine Management
BHS qualifications for working in the industry

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.


On this course you will:

- Learn safe practices for tacking up
- Develop practical lungeing & long reigning skills
- Learn how to use voice commands and body language correctly when working horses from the ground

Own riding hat to current safety standards, gloves & sturdy boots.

City & Guilds Technical Certificate in Equine Care City & Guilds Technical Diploma in Equine Management BHS qualifications for working in the industry

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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Dates & Locations

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  • Location - Duchy College Stoke Climsland
  • Start Date - 16 April 2025
  • Day/Time - Wednesday, 09:30 - 16:00

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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.

Courses listed on this website are indicative of the subject, nature and level of study. The College reserves the right to alter specific qualifications titles, awarding bodies and levels of qualification, which can change in year. Any cost may also vary, based on personal funding eligibility. The Cornwall College Group reserves the right to withdraw any course listed at any time.

Equine Taster No Qualification Duchy College Stoke Climsland Equine, Lungeing, Longreigning, BHS, Horse