Laurel View Training Courses
Spaces on all courses are limited to the number of reserved internal candidate assessment spaces held for Laurel View students.
Please complete and return the All Training Course Booking Form with payment as appropriate to apply for a place.
Email to laurelview01@btinternet.com for the attention of Linda.
If the dates for any of these training courses have passed or already commenced please get in touch with Linda at Laurel View to register your interest in the next available opportunities, as details are not posted here until after all interested individuals have been notified.
BHS RIDE SAFE AWARD
A modern approach to riding safely in all environments, Ride Safe is the foundation for any horse and rider to be safe and knowledgeable when riding out in all environments; including on the road and warming up at competitions.
Ride Safe provides a comprehensive understanding with practical examples, tips and guidance towards the Ride Safe Award assessment; ideal for all riders from occasional recreational riders to elite equestrians. Ride Safe works to keep you and your horse safe and could even save your lives.
The Ride Safe Award (or its predecessor the Riding & Road Safety test certificate) are required before taking the Stage 2 riding assessment.
BHS RIDE SAFE TRAINING COURSE DATES
| Sunday 15th March | 11am – 4pm | (Theory) |
| Wednesday 25th March | 6 – 8pm | (Non Riding Practical) |
| Wednesday 1st April | 6 – 8pm | (Practical Riding) |
| LAUREL VIEW RIDE SAFE AWARD ASSESSMENT DATE | ||
| Wednesday 9th April | Time TBC | (Assessment) |
Assessment Fee to be paid direct to BHS, to receive Ride Safe training log book.
Cost of training course: – £65
Horse Hire if required: – £15 for Practical Riding session on 1st April.
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Ride Safe Training Course Spr 20
BHS Stage 1 Training Course
Course times– Mondays 6.30 – 9.30pm each evening; Sundays 10am – 4pm
Spring 2020 training dates are Sunday 23rd February; Mondays 2nd, 9th, 16th March; Sunday 22nd March & Monday 23rd March.
Training Course Cost – £280
Trainees will also have the opportunity to take a mock care session, for an additional charge on Sunday 5th April from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Trainees on Laurel View Summer Stage 1 course will be able to avail of assessment spaces reserved for internal candidates on Wednesday 8th April.
This course is intended to prepare candidates for sitting their BHS Stage 1 Assessment. The course will cover all the subjects for Stage 1 and will be made up of 8 x 3 hour sessions (or the equivalent). Each session will include 2 hours of stable management/theory and 1 hour riding. It is also possible to take just the care only or riding only sectors of the training, although priority is given to those taking the full course. By the end of the course, the candidate will understand the basic principles of horse care and have sound knowledge of riding on the flat and over poles. All candidates must be capable of riding a quiet, experienced horse or pony in an enclosed space.
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BHS Stage 2 Training Course
The next Stage 2 course and assessment is being planned for Summer 2020 with the assessment scheduled for Wednesday 30th September.
To register interest in the Stage 2 training please just email Linda at laurelview01@btinternet.com to ensure your details are on the course database.
BHS Stage 2 Teach (formerly PTT) Training Course (reformatted version for lower numbers)
Wednesday training sessions run from 6pm – 9pm, while Saturdays run from 9.30am – 1.30pm.
Training dates for this course are Wednesday 4th March, Saturday 14th March, Wednesdays 18th and 25th March.
Then Wednesday 29th April, Saturday 2nd May, Wednesdays 27th May, 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th June.
Assessment date – Wednesday 1st July
The Training Course fee is £400.
Successful completion of all elements of the Stage 2 Teach, along with the Stage 2 Ride, Care & Lunge equates to the BHS Stage 2 Complete Horsemanship.
Further qualifications are Stage 3 Care, Lunge, Ride (Dressage), Ride (Jump) – see course details below and also Stage 3 Teach, a course and assessment for this is being planned at Laurel View.
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This qualification will provide the holder with the competencies and ability to look after up to four horses in stables and at grass in an unsupervised environment, ensuring that horses, stables, yard and fields are safe and in good order. The holder will be able to ride a variety of horses in a variety of circumstances. They will be able to begin to school horses and ride according to the horse’s needs. The holder will be able to ride tactfully and effectively, understanding the reasons for their actions both in horse care and whilst riding.
Holders of the Stage 3 Care, Lunge and Riding Certificates will be able to progress to Stage 3 Teach and/or Stage 4 Care, Lunge and Riding.
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Training for all, or parts of Stage 3, Stage 3 Teach & Stage 4 can also be arranged at Laurel View. In the first instance email laurelview01@btinternet.com
Contact Linda at Laurel View on 028 9083 0649 or preferably email laurelview01@btinternet.com with any training course queries or questions.
Please note it may be possible to book training for Riding only or Care only on these courses, please request the course costs and times if this is the case.
If you are interested in any of the above courses just print out, complete and return the form below.
Please note spaces are limited and only reserved when the course fees are paid in full.
All Training Course Booking Form
