BHS Stage 2 Preparation

Cost: Please contact us for details
Dates: To be published soon. Please contact us for details

The University of Lincoln’s Equine Department is a BHS Approved Training Centre up to BHS Stage 4 and a BHS exam centre.

The facilities include two outdoor arenas (30m x 40m and 20m x 60m) one of which is floodlit and our recently opened indoor arena (25m x 65m). Our purpose built new centre houses 28 horses of varying standards.

A new DIY livery yard has also been added with 20 loose boxes.

Entry is open to those who have completed Stage 1 or have studied a Stage 1 course.

Designed to further your knowledge, basic skills and awareness of the horse through practical and theory sessions. Subject areas can be used in preparation for BHS Stage 2 Horse Care and Knowledge exam.

Areas covered include:

  • Basic foot structure / Common injuries and basic first aid
  • Feeding / Grassland management
  • Saddlery / Stable routines
  • Bedding / The Highway and Country Codes
  • Insurance
  • Assessment.

On completion of the course students will take the Level 2 exam. The examination fee is included in the course cost

You will need a current standard hat (PAS015/BSEN1384 ASTMF1163), gloves, suitable yard footwear and writing materials.

Please note that we reserve the right to charge full fees if you cancel your place on a course within two weeks prior to the course start date. 

Please contact our Short Courses department for further details:

01522 895390
shortcourses@lincoln.ac.uk

Riseholme College Enquiries and information:

shortcourses@lincoln.ac.uk

01522 895390

Riseholme College website