Our very own Thurleigh Equestrian Club in partnership with Horses & Courses Ltd are very pleased to be offering two levels of one week programmes of horse activity during the summer for anyone aged 12 and over who would like to spend a week (or two) finding out more about horses. We are a British Horse Society Approved Centre and our staff are CRB/DBS checked, qualified riding instructors with experience of delivering BHS Horse Care and Management training in equine colleges and riding centres. We have an indoor stable barn, training room and riding school so can deal with all weather conditions and keep everyone warm and dry!
Running from Monday to Friday, from 9am until 4pm, (registration is available from 8.45am) you can either join us for the full week or just book for individual days on either course. Sadly spaces will be limited to a maximum of 8 people per day/course, and we must give priority to those booking for the full week, so please book early as places will fill up quickly. The last date to enrol will be 10 days before the course start date. Late / one-day enrolments will only be possible if spaces are left. If in doubt, please contact us first on 0845 680 4528 or enquiries@horsesandcourses.co.uk.
• Gloves can be provided if you don’t own these. All those attending will need to wear suitable footwear (walking boots, jodhpur boots or wellington boots).
• A Study Workbook and Horses & Courses Certificate will be provided for all those who attend and successfully complete a one week course.
• There will also be an Award and Prize for the student who has progressed and learnt the most during the week.
Please note: Whilst there is no horse riding as part of either course, we do offer one to one or pair riding lessons for anyone aged 16 and over at extra cost. Please speak to one of our staff if you would like to find out more about our riding lessons or CLICK HERE.
COURSE DATES & LEVEL OF COURSE:
28th July – 1st August Introduction to Horse Care and Management Certificate (1)
4th – 9th August Intermediate Horse Care and Management Certificate (1)
18th – 22nd August Introduction to Horse Care and Management Certificate (2)
25th – 29th August Intermediate Horse Care and Management Certificate (2)
PRICES:
Introduction to Horse Care and Management Certificate – All 5 Days £195.00*
Introduction to Horse Care and Management Certificate – Per Day £45.00
Intermediate Horse Care and Management Certificate – All 5 Days £220.00*
Intermediate Horse Care and Management Certificate – Per Day £48.00
If booking both courses at the same time – total cost £400.00*
Payment must be received before the first day of the course. If you wish to pay by credit card this can be done online at www.horsesandcourses.co.uk. * Price includes free membership to Thurleigh Equestrian Club.
COURSE TIMETABLES
INTRODUCTION TO HORSE CARE AND MANAGEMENT (Based on BHS Stage 1 level)DAY 9.00 – 12.00pm 1pm – 4pm Monday Introductions to the group and horses. Introduction to feeding – the rules of feeding- what and why. Health and Safety when working with horses. Handling horses – theory and practical session. Skipping out and preparing a stable - theory and practical session. Leading and turning out safely – practical session. Horse Behaviour – how they communicate with each other and us. Tuesday Types of bedding and methods for mucking out a stable – theory and practical. Feeding – types of feed- hay and haylage. Handling horses and Grooming – review and practical session. Leading and turning out safely - review and practical session. Wednesday Mucking out and yard care – Review and practical session. Preparing a stable for a horse- setting fair, filling haynets, water etc. Feeding – types of feed – common concentrate feeds. Turning horses out safely and field checks. Thursday Rugs – types of rug, fitting and checking for safety. Signs of good and ill health and how to check the health of your horse - theory and practical session. Friday Practical assessment morning: Quiz to see how much you can remember! Mucking out; Grooming; Handing out of certificates and awards. Preparing feed and wate Leading and turning out safely.
INTERMEDIATE HORSE CARE AND MANAGEMENT (Based on BHS Stage 2-3 level)DAY 9.00 – 12.00pm 1pm – 4pm Monday Introductions to the group and horses. Feeding – Review of rules of feeding, types of feed and why common feeds are fed. Health and safety and good yard management - theory and practical session. Leading and trotting up for vet or inspection – theory and practical session. Correct handling and understanding equine behavior - theory and practical session. Tuesday Preparing stables for 3 different horses - theory and practical. Feeding – Assessing horses nutritional needs and planning a diet. Grooming, trimming and plaiting – theory and practical session. Trotting up safely and assessing quality of movement - review and practical session. Wednesday Yard maintenance and care – theory and practical session. Assessing conformation; profiling to identify strengths and weaknesses - theory and practical sessions. Feeding – types of feed – common concentrate feeds. Thursday Lunging – why and how (in pairs). Fitting a bridle and types of bit in common use – theory and practical Tack checks, fitting and types of saddles in common use. Bandaging – types, fitting and reasons for use. Theory and practical session. Friday Practical morning: Afternoon review: Preparing a stable for a horse, grooming and plaiting. Leading and trotting up safely; Fitting a saddle and bridle correctly. Bandaging and lunging practical session. Quiz to see how much you can remember! Handing out of certificates and awards.
BOOKING FORM & CENTRE GUIDELINES
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