BHS Stage 1 Training
Key Information
Subject Area
Landbased, Animal Care and Equine
Part Time Evening
Location
Usk Campus
Fees
£280.00
Please note, all advertised fees are for one year only, unless otherwise stated in the additional information below
Start Date
29 January 2025
Wednesday
Start Time
18:00
End Time
20:30
Duration
10 weeks
In a nutshell
This is a practical and theoretical course ideal for improving your knowledge of horse care and other aspects of the equestrian industry, in preparation for the BHS Stage 1 qualification.
This course is for...
... Those looking to progress through the BHS pathways.
... Passionate horse owners looking to develop their skills.
... Anyone looking to train for British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 1 assessment.
... Those considering or wanting to start a career in the equine industry.
Course content
During this course, you'll use the fantastic facilities at Usk Equestrian Centre, which is a British Horse Society (BHS) approved exam centre.
Each session includes a riding lesson covering:
- Basic riding position
- School movements at walk, trot and canter
- Riding without stirrups
- Working in a light seat
- Pole work
Basic care of horses including:
- Handling skills
- Horse health
- Feeding
- Basic stable management
You’ll need to provide your own riding hat to current BHS standards, jodhpurs and boots.
While there’s no formal qualification, the course will prepare you for the BHS Stage 1 assessment, after which you’ll be able to progress on to BHS Stage 2 Training course.
Entry Requirements
While there are no formal entry requirements for this course, you should have adequate riding skills, including the ability to walk, trot and canter independently.
Learners should be at least 19 years of age and will be expected to attend a riding assessment before commencing the course.
Note - To ensure the welfare of our horses, our equestrian centre operates a riding weight limit of 14 stone. All applicants can study a ride or non-ride option on all of our equine courses and therefore will not be denied a place.
Additional information
This course is run by one of our BHS qualified instructors and runs on an evening.
You'll require a correctly fitted riding hat and body protector that both meet current safety standards, riding boots, jodhpurs, gloves and a riding crop.
Please note that this course is designed to prepare learners for the BHS Stage 1 qualification, however this course does not include the formal assessment.
Assessment for this qualification can be arranged at this centre for an additional cost.
After booking your course you have 14 days to change your mind and request a full refund. You can still request a refund after this date, but this will only be given if you meet the criteria from the college fee policy.
If your chosen course starts within 14 days of you booking your place, then the 14 day refund policy does not apply and any refund will be subject to the college fee policy.
All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.
Have any questions or are not sure if this is the right course for you?
Contact our Student Recruitment team
