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Bathing, Plaiting, Pulling and Trimming

CPD and short courses (short course)

Writtle

Half day

Course duration: three hours

Overview

Learn the essential knowledge and skills required to help prepare your horse for a show.

Who should attend?

Our course is designed for anyone over 14 who needs to prepare their horse for a show.

Dates

Please 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
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Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.

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Fees & funding

Course fees

Standard booking

£68

Contact details

Short Courses team
[email protected]

Entry requirements

You must be over 14 to join this course; parental consent will be required.

There are no formal entry requirements, though 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.

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