Short Courses

BHS Stage 2 - Horse Knowledge, Care & Riding


This course is intended to prepare candidates for sitting their BHS Stage 2 Exam.  Application for the examination MUST be made directly to BHS.


Content

By the end of the course, the candidate will understand the general management and requirements of horses for their health and well-being.  Working under regular but not constant supervision, the candidate should be able to carry out the care of stabled and grass kept horses during all seasons of the year.  he/she must have an understanding of how the horse adjusts his balance to carry a rider.

The candidate must be capable of riding a quiet, experienced horse or pony in the countryside and on the public highway, as well as in an enclosed space.

Candidates

Maximum number of 8 candidates per course. Places are limited - booking forms can be obtained from SNEC on tel. 01506 865714.

Dates - 2010

BHS Stage 2 sessions will run on the following dates:

Full BHS Stage 2 (12 x 3hr sessions)
18th August (9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm)
19th  August (9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm)
20th August (9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm)
23rd August (9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm)
24th August (9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm)
25th August (9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm)

OR

Horse Knowledge & Care only (6 x 3hr sessions)
18th August (9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm)
19th August (9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm)
20th August (9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm)
23rd August (9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm)
24th August (9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm)
25th August (9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm)

OR

Riding only (6 x 3hr sessions)
18th August (9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm)
19th August (9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm)
20th August (9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm)
23rd August (9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm)
24th August (9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm)
25th August (9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm)

What to Bring

For information please contact SNEC on tel. 01506 865714.

Cost

Full BHS Stage 2                              
£225

Horse Knowledge & Care only
                                        
£150

Riding only
£150

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