Overview
Learn the basic principles of horse care and how to safely and efficiently undertake daily tasks in this thirteen-week integrated training and assessment programme. This course is accredited by The British Horse Society.
Who should attend?
This course will suit people (over the age of 14) who wish to learn how to care for a horse.
Dates
The next available dates for this course are:
- Mondays, 9 September–9 December 2024, 6-9pm
If you're interested in alternative dates, please email [email protected] to register your interest in future courses and we'll be in touch when dates are confirmed.
Where you'll study
Your faculty
At Writtle College, our courses blending classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialised fields such as sport, agriculture, horticulture, animal studies, equine studies, conservation and floristry.
Our Level 2 and Level 3 programmes are designed to prepare you for your future career or higher education pathways.
Study on our beautiful countryside campus, with dedicated resource centres and state-of-the-art facilities – and be a part of our supportive community.
Where can I study?
Writtle campus
Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.
Fees & funding
Course fees
Standard booking
£460
Contact details
Short Courses team
[email protected]
Entry requirements
You must be over 14 to join this course; parental consent will be required.
In line with BHS training centre standards and due to the nature of our horses, we ask that students weigh no more than 13 stone (82.5kg) which includes your PPE (personal protective equipment).
Please come appropriately dressed for an equine yard.
By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in the course.
