BHS Stage 2 Training Course
Area
Adult Learning
Subject
Equine Studies
Campus
Cost
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Course Overview
This programme is aimed at people who want to take their BHS Stage 2 exam. The course provides you with the necessary training and preparation to achieve the exam based qualification. The exam is not offered at the Cannington Centre. Please note the maximum rider weight limit is 14 stone (182lbs).
The BHS Stage 2 course will provide you with competencies to apply general principles for the management of horses’ health and wellbeing. The Horse Knowledge and Care section builds on the knowledge acquired at Stage One as well as including skills and knowledge required for the work environment. This includes: plaiting, trimming, clipping, wound care, worming, grassland management, fittening and lungeing. The riding is split into two sections; flat and jumping (2’6ft/76cm).
The course will be delivered at the College’s fully equipped Equestrian Centre. Students will have access to a range of horses that are suitable for all abilities for the practical and riding elements. Teaching will be done by our BHS qualified instructors.
Assessment Methods
Your progress will be tracked throughout the course and feedback given. We do not offer any formal qualification. For those wishing to access a qualification, you can undertake the BHS Stage 2 exam at any BHS approved exam centre.
Progression Options
Once you have successfully completed the BHS Stage 2 exam you can progress on to the Stage 3 training.
Course Summary
| Course Title | BHS Stage 2 Training Course |
|---|---|
| Entry Requirements |
You will need to undertake a riding assessment at the start of the programme and should be able to walk, trot & canter confidently with & without stirrups and jump a small course of fences. You will also need to have riding boots, an up to date riding hat, jodhpurs and a Level 3 back protector. As this course is for training only, you do not need to have the BHS Stage 1 qualification to partake but you will need to complete this course if you wish to take your BHS Stage 2 exam. |
| Attendance Requirements | This course will run for 10 weeks and will be in the evening. |
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Spotlight
Throughout the week we have classroom-based theory lessons like stud management, horse fitness and training, equestrian teaching and business. I also ride twice a week at College; I have a lesson improving my riding technique on the flat with Gold Medallist endurance rider Jane McGuiness, and a jumping lesson.
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