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We are a
British Horse Society Approved Riding
and Training Centre - All BHS Approved
Establishments are inspected at least once a year and establishments only
pass if they have met the most stringent standards of instruction, safety
and horse care. The British
Horse Society Examinations are a progressive series of recognised industry
qualifications.
Please find
full details of our British Horse Society Riding & ‘Horse Knowledge & Care’
Courses below:
Following
our ‘Where to Train’ Inspection by the British Horse Society we received a report from Sue Payne (FBHS & Chief Examiner),
which included the following:
‘The family run centre has very good standards in every aspect.
The standards are very well confirmed over many years. This
shows in the very good attitude of the staff and the length of time
that they stay. The tack and tack room organisation is to die
for. All tack gleaming, supple and of good quality.
This Centre has a very good range of horses. All the horses
seen today looked very well and happy. Those seen in work were
suitable for training riders to Stage III+. I have the highest
regard for this
Centre'
Sue Payne,
F.B.H.S
& Chief Examiner
Click here if you
would like to know more about our Instructors
See
Testimonials page for comments
from one of our riders who recently trained for their British Horse Society
Stage One Examination.
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British
Horse Society: Stage I – Riding
Two
Hour Riding Session
This
course will help prepare you for the first of the professional
qualifications. Although we do take great pride in seeing our
pupils succeed under exam conditions and gain recognised
qualifications, some of our clients choose not to take the exam at
the end of the Course, they’re just happy with their new-found
knowledge and keen to put it into practice. We run a twelve-week
course divided into two six-week terms, with a one-week mid-term
break. The Course will cover riding in a correct, balanced position
in walk, trot and canter and riding without stirrups in walk and
trot. You will be taught to recognise correct trot diagonals and
canter leads and to ride simple school movements accurately. It
will also include working over poles in jumping position in walk and
trot. |
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Available |
Wednesdays |
Start
Dates |
9/1/08,
16/04/08, 10/9/08 |
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Session |
10.15am-12.15pm |
Duration |
2 x 6
week terms |
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Non-Member's
Price |
£500.00 per term |
Member's
Price
(if taken as weekly ride) |
£175.00 per term |
Member's
Price
(in addition to weekly ride) |
£350.00 per term |
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British Horse Society: Stage I – Horse Knowledge and Care
This
course will help you prepare for the first of the professional
qualifications, and we also recommend it for those owners and riders
keen to gain a wealth of knowledge about the care and welfare of
horses. Although we do take great pride in seeing our pupils
succeed under exam conditions and gain recognised qualifications,
some of our clients choose not to take the exam at the end of the
Course, they’re just happy with their new-found knowledge and keen
to put it into practice. Those wishing to take the exam at the end
of the course must be current members of the B.H.S. and over 14
years of age. Copies of the syllabus are available direct from the
British Horse Society. |
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Available |
Wednesdays |
Start Dates |
16/01/08, 23/04/08,
17/9/08 |
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Session |
7.00-8.30pm |
Duration |
10 weeks split
into 2 x 5 week terms |
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Non-Member's
Price |
£180 |
Member's
Price
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£150
for 10 weeks |
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British
Horse Society: Stage II – Riding
Two
Hour Riding Session
This
Course will help you prepare for the second of the professional
qualifications. Again, some clients choose not to take the exam at
the end of the course. We run a twelve-week course divided into two
six-week terms, with a one-week mid-term break. The Course will
cover riding with good posture both with and without stirrups in
walk, trot and canter, applying correct aids for canter leads and
school movements. You will be taught to jump a small grid and
course of fences in harmony with your horse whilst demonstrating a
secure jumping position. |
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Available
Tuesdays
10.15-12.15
Wednesdays
9.00-11.00
Session
10.15am-12.15pm |
Start Dates |
10/1/08, 15/4/08,
9/9/08
11/1/08, 16/4/08, 10/9/08 |
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Duration |
2 x 6
week terms |
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Non-Member's
Price |
£500.00 per term |
Member's
Price
(if taken as weekly ride) |
£175.00 per term |
Member's
Price
(in addition to weekly ride) |
£350.00 per term |
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British Horse Society: Stage II – Horse Knowledge and Care
This course will help you prepare for the second of the professional
qualifications, and will provide pupils with a more comprehensive
knowledge of Stable Management. Again, some clients choose not to
take the exam at the end of the course, but those wishing to take
the exam must have an additional four sessions to cover lungeing;
these will be charged separately. Examinees must be current members
of the B.H.S., over 16 years of age and have passed their Stage One
and Riding & Road Safety Examinations. Copies of the syllabus are
available direct from the British Horse Society. |
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Available |
Tuesday
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Start Dates |
15/1/08, 22/4/08,
16/9/06 |
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Session |
7.00-8.30pm |
Duration |
10 weeks split
into 2 x 5 week terms |
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Non-Member's
Price |
£220 |
Member's
Price
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£180
for 10 weeks |
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Intensive
Four Day Stage I Preparation Course
Available during half-term and holiday periods, this course has been
designed for ‘intermediate’ level riders (those familiar with trot
diagonals, canter leads and basic school movements) to assist with
preparation for the British Horse Society Stage 1 Examination.
Over four half-day sessions instruction will focus on the riding
requirements of the exam, while daily lecture/demos will cover
aspects of the Horse Knowledge and Care syllabus. |
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Available |
Tuesday-Friday |
Start
Dates |
This course
is available for groups of four or more riders. |
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Session |
9.00am-12.30pm |
Duration |
Four
Days |
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Non-Member's
Price |
£400.00 |
Members Price
(if taken as weekly ride) |
£245.00 |
Member's
Price
(in addition to weekly ride) |
£280.00 |
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‘Horse
Knowledge & Care’ Courses will take place in the Stable Yard
or the Dog & Fox lounge. All equipment will be provided, but we do ask that you bring
pen/pencil and notebook and wear appropriate clothing for the practical
sessions. Numbers on all Courses are strictly limited so do book early to
avoid disappointment. You do not need to be a member to participate,
although Members will receive priority when booking.
Bookings
for Non-Members will only be confirmed on receipt of a completed Booking
Form accompanied by a £50.00 deposit. (Booking forms available via e-mail
or from the office.) ppp
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If you would like a copy of the syllabus for any of
the above exams or if you would like to join the British Horse Society or find
out more about the BHS then click on the symbol to the right. |
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