Houghall Campus
Course overview
EDC Equine are delighted to offer a BHS Stage 2 Training Course.
This course is designed for people who have passed their stage 1 Horse care and are wanting to move onto stage 2 Horse care and lunge.
This is a 10 week evening course with a mixture of practical, theory and homework to help prepare you for the BHS Stage 2 exam which will run here at EDC Houghall Equine.
Skills records will be signed as you go.
Topics
Horse Care and Lunge.
Job opportunities after this course
Progression to equine groom / working towards yard manager.
Further study options after this course
Progression onto Stage 2 Ride/ Stage 3 Care.
Entry requirements
You must meet the pre requisites to participate on this course. Must have achieved:
• BHS stage 1 Horse care or BHS Silver Challenge award About the Horse.
• BHS Ride Safe Award
• BHS Gold membership
• Must be 18+
In line with most BHS Approved Riding Schools and our animal welfare policy, we apply a 14 stone weight limit for the riding units in all our equine qualifications. Alternative units are offered and this will not impact your chances of achieving this qualification.
How is this course assessed?
Externally assessed British Horse Society Exam will take place at EDC Houghall Equine Unit.
When does the course start?
September 2024, 14th January 2025, April 2025.
Length of course
10 weeks evening course on Tuesdays, 5.30pm to 8.30pm.
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
How to apply
To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' button at the top/bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 743 0149.
If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' button at the top/bottom of this page.
