Bhs stage 4 horse management training course

Thurleigh Equestrian Club, Redgate Cottage, Mill Road, Thurleigh, Beds, MK44 2DP in Partnership with Horses & Courses Ltd www.horsesandcourses.co.uk

Thurleigh Equestrian Club

BHS STAGE 4 KNOWLEDGE & CARE TRAINING AT THURLEIGH EQUESTIAN CENTRE

This 14 week course is designed to assist you in preparing to take the BHS Stage 4 Horse Knowledge, Care and Management exam. The course is comprised of a 2 hour theory /practical training session, on Thursday evenings from 6.00pm to 8.00pm, course handouts and work pack materials for home study and guided research work. All teaching occurs in the clubhouse or indoor stable barn, so everyone remains dry! Tea, coffee and cold drinks are provided and there is a changing room for anyone attending straight from work. It is possible to attend specific weekly sessions or to attend the 14 week course. COURSE DATES: Thur 7th August to 6th November 2014. COURSE COST: For the 14 week course £345.00 Per weekly 2hr session £30.00 Payment must be received before the first day of the course. If you wish to pay by credit card this can be done online at www.horsesandcourses.co.uk/order.asp * Price includes free membership to Thurleigh Equestrian Club

Course content Week Topic Home Study / Research 1 (Unit 1.1) (Unit 5.2)

Intro to course & review of BHS requirements-‐ handing horses etc. Working safely with horses, inc. methods of restraint Review range of regimes and how they effect behaviour.

Variety of bits available Action and reasons

2 (Unit 1.1)

Evaluate and fit a variety of bits for different disciplines. Select, fit and review tack for Dressage. Evaluate, select and fit leg protection – boots and bandages.

Tack required for different disciplines –Rules, what is allowed and what is not allowed and why?

3 (Unit 1.1)

Evaluate and demonstrate tack fitting for jumping, eventing and endurance – inc martingales. Bandaging – reasons and fitting a hock bandage.

Musculature of the horse -‐

4 (Unit 2.1)

Review of muscles, tendons and ligaments. Common problems and injuries. Analysis of static conformation:

Conformational strengths and weaknesses for different disciplines.

5 (Unit 2.2)

Conformational problems in a variety of horses. Evaluating a variety of horse’s potential use and condition.

Conformational faults and related problems.


6 (Unit 2.2)

Analysis of static conformation – strengths and weaknesses. Dynamic Conformation -‐Trotting up and gait analysis.

Fitness requirements for different disciplines

7 (Unit 3.2)

Fittening Horses – Levels of fitness for different disciplines, types of programme.

Functions of skeletal, digestive and integument systems.

8 (Unit 5.1)

The physiological systems of the horse-‐ function of skeletal, digestive, integument and how these relate to care.

Function of the reproductive system-‐ male and female

9 (Unit 5.1 & 5.2)

The physiological systems of the horse-‐ function of nervous system and reproductive systems

Nutritional requirements and feed content of common feeds.

8 (Unit 3.2)

Nutrition-‐ Types of feed & nutritional values. Common dietary issues and dehydration

Legislation for equine business

9 (Unit 4.1)

Managing an Equine Business – Insurance, planning, customer care & legislation

H&S requirements and staffing a yard

10 (Unit 4.3)

How to manage equestrian facilities-‐ care and maintenance of facilities, arenas & grassland How to manage a yard-‐ part 1 -‐H&S and Staff

Specific care requirements of breeding and youngstock.

11 (Unit 4.3)

How to manage a yard-‐ -‐ -‐ Horses & security. Review horse requirements at various stages of development including brood mare and youngstock

Prep for mock exam.

12 Mock exam session & feedback


BOOKING FORM & CENTRE GUIDELINES To book your place on any of our courses simply complete this booking form and e-‐mail it to us at office@thurleighequestriancentre or call 01234 771882 if you would like to speak to us first. ABOUT YOU: Name of Student Home Address

Contact Number

Emergency Contact (if different to above)

Name of Emergency Contact

Contact e-‐mail Address

Allergies, or special medical information of relevance.

ABOUT YOUR CHOSEN COURSE: Course Dates:

Course Full course/ Sessions (F / S)

If booking specific sessions, Please Indicate Dates Of Attendance

Total Fee Due £

5th Aug to 3rd Nov 2014

BHS Stage 4 KH&C Training Course

I hereby agree to abide by the Thurleigh Equestrian Centre Yard Guidelines (overleaf) and have read and accept the cancellation policy. Name: _____________________ Signed: ___________________ Date: _________

Cancellation Policy Any courses booked and cancelled within 36hrs of the start date will be charged for unless a replacement attendee can be found to take the space.


THURLEIGH EQUESTRIAN CENTRE YARD GUIDELINES

The rules of the yard are here to ensure that the yard remains a safe and enjoyable environment for all who use it, and Thurleigh Equestrian Centre appreciates your support in upholding them:

o Please ensure that you listen to your instructor at all times and pay particular attention to any health and safety or fire warnings.

o Please make sure you act in a responsible and sensible manner at all times during your courses/days on the yard.

o Safe, suitable footwear must be worn when on the yard and around the horses.

No flip flops or trainers are allowed.

o Gloves and a hat must be worn when leading or handling horses on the yard. (these can be provided by the centre if needed)

o Health and safety procedures set out by the Yard must be strictly adhered to. Smoking on the premises is strictly forbidden -‐ anyone found smoking on the premises will be asked to leave immediately.

o All students must not walk around the yard unattended. Particular care must

be taken when near or on the muck heap and when walking around horses tied up on the yards or when walking through paddocks.

o All droppings on the yard and schools/arenas must be removed after each use.

o Please drive carefully and slowly around the yard and park in the designated

spaces.

Bhs stage 4 horse management training course

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