Courses
Short course
- BHS Stage 1 Horse Knowledge & Care Refresher
- BHS Stage 2 Training (Horse Knowledge & Care and Riding)
- OAT Introduction to Lungeing
- NPTC Transportation of Horses by Road (Short Journeys)
- NPTC Transportation of Horses by Road (Long Distance)
- BHS Horse Owners Certificate - Level 1
- Clipping for Beginners Part 1 or Part 2
- BHS Horse Owners Certificate - Level 2
- BHS Horse Owners Certificate - Level 3
- BHS Horse Owners Certificate - Level 4
- OAT Introduction to Equine Sports Massage for Beginners
- OAT How to get your Horse fit for the season
- OAT Show Turnout for Beginners
- BHS Stage 1 Training (Horse Knowledge, Care & Riding)
- BHS Refresher Riding
- BHS Stage 2/SVQ 2 Lungeing
- BHS Riding & Road Safety
- OAT Basic First Aid for Horses
BHS Horse Owners Certificate - Level 4
Introduction
This course consists of four theory-based Levels. It is aimed at potential horse owners, parents of horse owners and horse owners aged 12 or over. Candidates do not need to be BHS members to register for this course.and do not have to achieve one level before progressing on to the next. There is a written examination paper of 1½ hours duration for each level . The exam at the end of each level can also be taken without the candidate attending the course.
Content - Level 4
- Knowledge of the main systems in the horse, their function and common problems associated with these systems.
- Knowledge of various grasses, conditions for growth and beneficial properties. Procedures for improving pasture ie drainage, cross grazing, re-seeding, fertilizers etc. Calendar for management of grassland. Haymaking - types and methods.
- Vitamins/minerals - difference between them and why they may be deficient in the diet. Name main vitamins/minerals and their uses. Weights and types of feed available for riding school horses, hunters competition horses etc.
- Name and structure of the tooth and ageing characteristics. Description of structure of the mouth and common problems that may result from poor conformation of this.
- Name and structure of different types of remedial shoes. Give description of the conditions under which these shoes may be used and the way in which they affect improvement/relief.
- List the basic principles of sick nursing and the reasons/conditions for implementing these. Describe the way in which these principles may help to reduce severity of a condition/injury and any problems that may arise as a result.
- Outline the basic principles of fitting various saddles and bridles. Describe the uses of specific bits and gadgets and they way in which they work.
- Common stable vices and their possible causes. Also suggested ways to stop such vices and the preventative steps that can be taken to limit these.
- A general knowledge of the BHS and its departments, structure etc. Awareness of BHS qualifications system and the BHS Register of Instructors. Action to be taken in the event of an accident. A knowledge of RIDDOR and legal obligations of an instructor.
Dates 2011
To be arranged
Cost
TBA
What to bring
For information please contact Sharon Anderson at sanderson@oatridge.ac.uk
