BHS Training & Assessments 2024 Held at Balcultry EC, Co. Dublin
4 March 24BHS Stage 2 Care Theory Zoom e18.50
20 March 24 BHS Ride Safe CA Silver e165
23 March 24 BHS Lunge Stage 2. 4 X Classes e36 each
8 April 24 BHS Intro Care. 3 X Classes. Booklet and Cert e68
10 April 24BHS Stage 2 Care Practical Training 4 X weeks e36
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Please contact Catriona @Balcultry for more information balcultrystables@gmail.com
BHS training and assessments February and March.
Balcultry Stables, Swords, Co Dublin.
Challenge Awards Silver Riding Out Safely.
1st Ride exam for the Stage 1 assessment.
12th Feb Mon x Zoom 7pm.
14th Feb Wed All Day at Stables. 10 am to 4pm
All material and training is included e165.
BHS Challenge Awards Silver.
BHS Stage 1 Through the Challenge Awards. 10 am to 1pm. 3x Days Saturday 24th Feb Pre Test. Saturday 2nd March Training. 9th March Assessment/Exam. * CA Ride Safe not included. e430
BHS Membership not required.
To book contact Catriona by email balcultrystables@gmail.com
These classes are aimed at horse owners and to help those who wish to pursue a career in the Equine Industry. Giving guidance, sample Q&As for those taking the BHS Assessments Stage 2 & 3. Mondays 7.30pm – 9pm
16-Oct Feeding: Feeding a horse in different levels of work and special cases e.g. young, old, or sick horses. Keeping horses and ponies through the seasons stabled and at grass. How to make up a simple feed chart.
23-Oct Health & Welfare: Recognise when a horse is off colour or is not sound and should not be worked. Treatment of minor wounds and basic nursing. When to call the Vet. Understand the importance of regular worming, the inspection and care of the horses’ teeth and keeping health records.
6-Nov Anatomy: Thorough knowledge of the points of the horse, and the horse’s skeletal frame. The basic outline of the digestive system. The basic structure of the horses’ foot and its function. The position of the main internal organs in the horse.
13-Nov Tack & Rugging Up: Uses and fitting of rugs and blankets. Bandaging for warmth, protection and simple veterinary purposes. Washing & Storage or rugs and blankets. Principles of biting. Daily cleaning and care of all saddlery. Fitting lunging equipment, various types of boots, breastplates and martingales. Inspection of horses for injury from ill fitting saddles, bridles, boots etc.
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