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British Horse Society
Riding Courses 2010/11

 

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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  Courses below:  


Your horse can’t fail if you see them successful.
Always keep this in mind when training your horse

BHS: Stage I – Riding

BHS: Stage II – Riding

Intensive 4 Day Stage I Preparation Course

 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

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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. 

 

Available

Wednesdays or
Fridays

Start Dates

8/09/10, 12/01/11, 2/03/11, 27/04/11, 8/06/11
10/09/10,14/01/11, 4/03/11, 29/04/11, 10/06/11

Session

Wed 10.15am-12.15pm
Friday 9.00am-11.00am

Duration

2 x 6 week terms

Non-Member's Price

£550.00 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 – 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.

Available Tuesdays 10.15-12.15
                 Wednesdays 9.00-11.00
Session
   10.15am-12.15pm

Start Dates

 7/9/10, 11/01/11, 1/03/11, 26/04/11, 7/06/11
 
8/9/10, 12/01/11, 2/03/11, 27/04/11, 8/06/11

Duration

2 x 6 week terms

Non-Member's Price

£550.00 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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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. 

Available

Tuesday-Friday

Start Dates

Next Course: 27th-30th July 2010

Session

9.00am-12.30pm

Duration

Four Days

Non-Member's Price

£440.00

Members Price (if taken as weekly ride)

£245.00

Member's Price (in addition to weekly ride)

£280.00

 

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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