Houghall Campus
Course overview
This course will cover the fundamental knowledge and skills you will need to understand feeding and nutrition, health and welfare, tack/competition preparation and horse handling .
Topics
Heath and welfare
Feeding and Nutrition
Handling and Restraint of horses
tack/competition preparation
Job opportunities after this course
This course is ideal for those wishing to explore career opportunities in the equine management sector eg working in an equine yard/BHS establishment
The course is also ideal for those already working in the industry, who wanting to extend their theory knowledge to a wider range of subjects.
Further study options after this course
Level 3 Horse Management
BHS Professional Qualifications
Entry requirements
You must be 19 years old or above.
No formal entry requirements, but you must have sufficient literacy and numeracy skills to produce simple written reports and carry out basic calculations.
You must be physically capable of carrying out practical assessments without support.
Not right for you? Have you considered our Introduction to Horse Care course?
Unfortunately this course is not funded for residents of Tees Valley Combined Authority
How is this course assessed?
Through written assignments and practical assessments
When does the course start?
April 2024
Length of course
16 weeks 3 hours a week 5.30 to 8.30
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.
