School Leavers' Enrolment - Horse Management (Equine)
Level 3 Year 1 start date: Monday 02 September 2024 | Level 3 Year 2 start date: Wednesday 04 September 2024
Level 2 start date: Tuesday 03 September 2024
You will be required to have the equipment checked and undertake some practical initial assessments during the first week
Additional Information:
- BHS Approved Centres & BHS Assessments Hat Rules 2024 – click here
- BHS Event Hat Rules 2024 – click here
- BHS Assessment Body Protector Guidelines 2024 – click here
- Weight limit for riding – click here
Please Note: Due to BHS guidelines from an equine welfare perspective, we stipulate a maximum weight limit of 16 stone for riding. We reserve the right to change this depending on horse availability.
Please complete both of the below Rider Registration form and Yard Duties Information & Contract and bring it on your first day of College or email it prior to starting to arena@cravenequine.co.uk
Educational Visits
Previous equine students have visited: Braham International Horse Trials, Horse of the Year Show, Crow Wood Equestrian and HAPPA Horses and Ponies Protection Association PLUS rehabilitation centres, saddlery outlets and have a go at playing polo. Horse of The Year Show tickets can be secured by deposit – link coming soon.
Lockers
Lockers are available for students daily, to store such items as boots, hats, and body protectors, however, students must provide their own standard padlock. Students are required to change their boots from the yard when entering classrooms, therefore an extra pair of indoor wear shoes will be required.
Also please note there is a short walk from the new Equestrian Centre to the Student Refectory and the classroom, so a waterproof coat and suitable footwear are a consideration.
Yard Duties
Due to increased horse numbers, the new Equestrian Centre and to fulfil qualification guidelines, all Equine students must complete weekend yard duties as part of successful completion of their qualification. You are required to work either a Saturday or a Sunday approximately every four weeks, and some half-term days. When the rota has been finalised it will be forwarded to students. Students will be expected to undertake duties to cover half terms and training days. Students will be exercising, looking after the horses, and helping with the competitions, there may also be an opportunity to compete the College horses.
Work Experience
All Level 2 and Level 3 (years 1 and 2) students must complete 150 hours of work experience in order to achieve the qualification. 75 hours of these will be done at College as part of weekend yard duties (please see induction pack above) and 75 hours must be done in an external placement. Students must have secured an external placement and completed at least one day here in the first 41 days of the start date of their course, otherwise, they will be at risk of being unable to continue on the course. The College is able to help find and secure a placement for students if necessary. We strongly advise students to find a placement prior to starting the course in September as the College will need to do standard checks to ensure the placement meets the health and safety and insurance requirements.
Click here for further Work Experience information.
Paying for food and drinks on campus – Upay – our new payment system
From September 2024, you will be able to pay for your school meals with your College ID badge, simply swipe your badge at the tills!
Students with free school meal eligibility will automatically have their ‘free school meal’ balance topped up to their College ID badge, making it easier and quicker to pay for your meals on campus.
Students who do not qualify for free school meals will also be able to pay for meals this way, simply download the Upay app and add credit to your account. Further details will be given when you enrol.
Cash and bank card are still accepted for any food/drink purchase.
View the NEW Craven Equine website here:
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