British Horse Society Training for the Stage One Horse Care Assessment
Bicton College - 2 October 2024
10 weeks of 1 evening a week - 6-8pm
Part-time
Course information
The course will cover the BHS Stage 1 knowledge & care section of the syllabus.
Prior to the course it would be advisable that you have looked through the British Horse Society Groom Pathway career profile at https://www.bhs.org.uk/careers-recreational-awards/become-a-groom/groom-pathway/care/
• Be able to put on and adjust saddles, bridles, and boots – as well as be able to clean tack
• Know how to lead a horse safely in a variety of environments and identify regular field checks
• Have an awareness for the after-work care of a horse and the different rugs they may need
• Have some understanding of horse behaviour and health and be able to recognise any abnormalities
• Be able to carry out routine stable management and horse care tasks including mucking out and grooming
• Further details Stage 1 - Care | The British Horse Society - https://www.bhs.org.uk/careers-recreational-awards/units/stage-1-care/
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Tuition Fees: £250.00
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Course Code 10700-BIC-24
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