Need to update my horsey knowledge...

[sloulou]

Have just realised that I haven't had any training since I did my pony club B test - and as I don't work with horses, I think some of my knowledge might be a bit outdated

So - I thought I'd better catch up.

Does anyone know any good short courses I could do? I was thinking maybe a distance learning thing?

Or recommend any really good books?

I'm mainly thinking in terms of equine nutrition and horse care, rather than riding...

Your help appreciated

 

[sloulou]

should add... have been looking at BTEC's and BHS horse owners certs (think level 3?)...

 

[rema]

I havent done it but have heard good things about the Equi-study distance learning.It is something that i would be interested in looking at aswell.

 

[matthew]

Oh what does that involve!
I have had a long break and i really need to update things! especially first aid/ailments etc!

 

[sloulou]

Just had a quick look at Equi Study - looks good... could maybe do my Assistant Instructor through that...

It was 1994 when I did my B test - so it really is time I did something else

 

[rema]

Here ya go!!!.Just click on Equi study at the top.

www.equistudy.ac.uk

 

[Capriole]

ive just enrolled on the equi study, my stuff should arrive tomorrow hopefully

 

[Capriole]

quote- could maybe do my Assistant Instructor through that...

you'd have to do the bhs exams also, the equi study is a preparation not a bhs qualification

 

[kirstyfk]

You could just read the latest edition of the Manual of Horsemanship

 

[sloulou]

yep you do... which obviously puts the cost up! And really I wanted to do an intensive course for the BHS PI...

Quite tempted by a short course tho...

 

[sloulou]

Thats a good idea actually - cos my edition is prob from about 1985

Sometimes when i have a little flick through it I realise it's out of date

 

[jenbleep]

yep i was going to do an equi study course, a few of the modules at a time cus i cant afford the whole thing! xxx

 

[Capriole]

im going to do the 4 advanced horse knowledge courses, cant wait to get started

 

[Capriole]

if you are on certain benefits you can get a discount (not sure which ones, but like housing/council tax benefit i think) the person who recommended equi study to me is on job seekers and their £85 course is costing about £30 odd quid

 

[sloulou]

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im going to do the 4 advanced horse knowledge courses, cant wait to get started

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they sound good... will look at them

 

[Capriole]

the stuff they send out for this is the same as the stuff on the degree courses, but they dont expect the same standard of work back from the student

 

[Rowreach]

We run short courses for BHS stage exams, ptt etc at our equine college. Lots of people do them without necessarily wanting to do the exams. They usually run over a 4/5 day week or two weekends, and cost about £50 (heavily subsidised) plus the course material at about £35. If you contacted your nearest agricultural college, they might offer the same sort of thing. They are intensive courses and you do need to do a bit of home studying, but are very useful if you want to brush up on your horse care.

 

[shoo]

I did a course with Equi study in 2003 and I found the course good and the tutors very helpful, I would really recommend equi study distance learning I enjoyed it.