Course modules
Year 1
Assist with cleaning the stable yards
This unit focuses on the various types of mucking out and you will develop the knowledge and understanding of sustainability within a stable yard
Assist with putting on, taking off and cleaning
Within this unit you will assist with applying an assortment of horse clothing and tack including the importance of maintaining the good condition of tack and equipment.
Assist with handling horses
In this unit you will learn to safely turn out and catch horses along with understanding the importance of field safety checks
Ride horses in an enclosed area
Suitability for this unit will be assessed by a ride interview
Assist with the care of horses
This unit includes the daily care of the stabled and grass kept horse to include colours and markings, grooming, clipping and health checks, feeding and watering
Maintain health, safety and good working relations
This unit is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to ensure that health and safety becomes part of routine working practices; to build habits of working with regard for personal safety and that of others. You will consider the advantages of team work. You will gain knowledge of how to work positively as a team member
Entry requirements & additional information
Entry requirements
This course gives a practical introduction to the equine industry. Students need to be over 14, demonstrating confidence and competence in basic horse care skills. Academic qualifications are not essential, just a willingness to learn.
Learning and assessment
Stable management will be developed within the College yard and students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of horse care. It is extremely popular with students who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge. This course is ideally suited to students who wish to spend a year developing their knowledge and experience working with horses. The course contains plenty of practical work and so students applying for this course will be expected to be hardworking, keen to learn about horse care and willing to be hands on when working on the stable yard.
The optional Riding Unit allows students to develop their riding ability and skills. Students taking this unit will have one riding lesson per week.
Progression
Year 10 students may wish to continue into year 11 to complete additional units. Year 11 students may progress onto a full time Further Education or Apprenticeship Programme.
Special requirements
Costs that are mandatory for the course:
Course fees apply for school educated students (see 14-16 prospectus)
Equipment and/or Clothing:
Plain navy or black jodhpurs, College sweatshirt/polo shirt in navy/black, or similar plain sweatshirt/polo shirt. Navy or black jacket (warm and waterproof advised). Boots for yard work – wellingtons or strong boots, riding hat to current standard PAS015 or BSEN1384 plus gloves and hairnet. Riding boots or leather gaiters (suede chaps are not allowed as they rub the horses’ sides). Jumping whip and schooling whip, plus back protector for jumping lessons. (Hooded jumpers, bright or garish clothing are not acceptable on the yards)
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