Working Horses from the Ground

About the course

Introduction:

This course is designed to help you develop your confidence to be able to lunge and long-rein horses. We will also look at the different techniques for lungeing long-reining.

What are the entry requirements?

Experience of handling and working horses.

How long is the course?

3 hours

What will the course involve?

Practical demonstrations and hands on skills development in the art of lungeing and long-reining.

How long will I be learning?

3 hours

What equipment will I need?

Work / yard boots, gloves, riding hat hats would be acceptable if they carry EN1384 or BSEN1384 and another standard such as those listed:

· PAS 015 (1998 or 2011)

· VG1 01.040 (2014-12)

· ASTM F1163 (2004a or 04a onwards)

· SNELL E2001

· AS/NZS 3838 (2006 onwards)

and suitable clothing for working with horses.

How will I know if I am making progress?

Confidence, skills and knowledge will increase.

What course work will I be expected to complete?

None

What can I expect to learn from this course?

The preparation and methods of long-reining working horses from the ground horses.

What other training programmes and progression opportunities are there?

This short course is one of a series including Perfecting your Plaiting and Clipping.

We are also running day courses on Feeding, Horse Behaviour and Equine Health.

Key information

Location: Myerscough College (Preston)
Course length: 3 hours
Times: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Fees: £50
Available course dates: Please select a start date & location before you apply.

Equine Studies

The equine industry in the United Kingdom is expanding rapidly, with a turnover approaching £1 billion per year. It encompasses many different sectors, from racing, driving and endurance to dressage, horse trials and show jumping. These areas are supported by a large ancillary industry which provides extensive career opportunities.

Fantastic resources

The equine department at Myerscough College has excellent resources including a busy international equestrian arena, indoor and outdoor schools, motion analysis software, coldwater therapy spa and specialist laboratories. As well as this, we have more than 50 quality horses on site of various sizes, breeds and standards, stabled in three professional and friendly yards.

A Reputation for Excellence

Myerscough College is widely recognised as one of the leading equine colleges in Britain. The facilities and expert knowledge of tutors provides an ideal learning environment. Our staff are active in equine research, with a particular focus on equine performance and equine locomotion.