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BHS STAGES TRAINING COURSES
Available on Thursdays with Phillippa Johnson BHS (II) BSc Hons

STAGE 1 - 9.30 to 11.30am Lecture and ride

STAGE 2 - 12.00 to 2.00pm Lecture and ride

BHS PTT - 2.00pm to 4.00pm Lecture and ride

All the above courses go through all the sylabus on a rotation basis, places are limited. Please ring 01606 892111 to enquire about places, not by e-mail please. Stage 3 & 4 Training available upon request, can be individual tuition or group if demand allows.

BHS STAGES TRAINING DAYS 2012

PTT Training Day - 21st February 2012

STAGE 3 Training Day - 10th April 2012

STAGE 2 Training Day - 17th April 2012

Our Senior Instructor is available on a monday, wednesday and friday for dressage, showjumping and XC (seasonal) tuition. (XC Riders must have an assessment before going out). Ring 01606 892111 for more details.

BHS RIDING & ROAD SAFETY TRAINING COURSE & EXAM

Mondays 23rd April 2012, 30th April 2012, 7th May 2012 and 14th May 2012, cost available upon request, minimum of 16 hours training before exam can be taken. Exam is £36 for BHS members, £47 for non members (17+) minimum of 8 candidates. Ring 01606 892111 for more details.

PROGRESSIVE RIDING TESTS

February 14TH 2012 - LEVELS 1 AND 2. Ring 01606 892111 for more details.

Equestrian Apprenticeships (16-18 Years Old) Live - in.

If you want the benefits of being a college student but want the practical experience of working on a real yard? CRS can now offer Equine Apprenticeships to students either working at CRS (including Live-in places) or on other yards as an Apprentice. These are with one of the largest, most successful training providers in the UK delivering a work-based Diploma in Horse Care. Unlike some other Training Providers, Total People run a successful scheme whereby training is delivered in the work-place. The work place can be at either CRS or at another yard. Apprentices who enrol can start the course at any time (no terms) and each course normally lasts one year. If you would like a head start in the Equine Industry contact Cheshire Riding School by e-mail to info@cheshireridingschool.co.uk

Govt Funded Training
These are fully funded by the Govt up to level 3, available to students that are aged 16 - 18 and working for 16 hours or more in the Equine industry. Normally based on a 40 hour week including one day a week in the classroom at CRS (includes riding tuition) and the apprentice will earn £104 per week (if less hours are worked the salary is pro-rata). Live in places may also be available subject to interview and status. If you work at another yard you can come to CRS on a day release basis for your weekly training day, your employer will not have to pay anything but your normal salary, your training will be free when you enrol on the course.

Apprenticeship Content
Level 2 Work Based Diploma in Horse Care (normally one year) Key Skills at Level 1 in Application of Number and Communication Technical Certificate BHEST Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care Employment Rights and Responsibilities Workbook.

Advanced Apprenticeship
Level 3 Work Based Diploma in Horse Care (normally one year) Key Skills at Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication One day Appointed Person First Aid Technical Certificate BHEST Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Horse Care Employment Rights and Responsibilities Workbook. The Equestrian Apprenticeship can lead to a variety of career opportunities, such as Competition Groom, Riding School Assistant and Instructor. For more info please contact us by e-mail at info@cheshireridingschool.co.uk

CHESHIRE RIDING SCHOOL is also a A BHS APPROVED VENUE WHERE the BHS give a range of other courses each year using CRS facilities, examples as follows, contact BHS training department 01926 707799 or training@bhs.org.uk to book on these courses.

BHS ESFAC Courses, Initial 2 days COURSE and a 1 day refresher course. 2012;