Bathing, Plaiting, Pulling and Trimming - An Introduction to Showing Horses
About the Course
This course is a mixture of theory and practical tasks which will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills required to help prepare your horse for a show.
You will be shown a variety of techniques including shampooing, rinsing, drying, plaiting, pulling and trimming your horse's mane and tail.
Topics covered will include:
You will be shown a variety of techniques including shampooing, rinsing, drying, plaiting, pulling and trimming your horse's mane and tail.
Topics covered will include:
- Bathing a Horse*
- Reasons for plaiting and different styles
- Use of Equipment
- Health and safety
Entry Requirements
Minimum age 14 (Parental consent required).
Please come appropriately dressed for an equine yard with an approved riding hat, gloves and boots.
By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in the course.
Please come appropriately dressed for an equine yard with an approved riding hat, gloves and boots.
By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in the course.
Useful Information
Free parking is available on campus; a permit will be issued and should be clearly displayed.
Instructor Student Ratio 1:12
Instructor Student Ratio 1:12
Course Dates
Course dates are not currently available. Please email us to register your interest and we will contact you when dates have been arranged.