Free Level 2 Equine Care Course in Beverley. Classes run at Bishop Burton College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll study horse care through a mix of classroom sessions, practical work, and external work placement. Topics include feeding and watering horses, stable duties, horse handling, and fitting tack and clothing. There's a riding and a non-riding option, so you can shape the course around your interests. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including grade 2 or 3 in Maths, English, and Science.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll carry out routine stable duties and understand why they matter.
You'll learn the principles of feeding and watering horses correctly.
You'll practise horse handling safely and confidently.
You'll fit and maintain horse tack and clothing.
You'll complete 150 hours of work placement, including time at the college's Equine Centre.
You'll study an introduction to riding horses on the flat (riding option).
You'll develop knowledge of the land-based industries through work-related experience.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a combination of classroom sessions, practical sessions at the Equine Centre, and external work placement. You'll normally be in college three days a week. Weekend duties are timetabled, roughly one day per month. Assessment uses a variety of methods drawn from the qualification spec. The 60% theory and 40% practical split means you'll build both knowledge and hands-on skills throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Burton College will confirm anything else you need before you start. If you're taking the riding option, note that a maximum weight limit of 13 stone applies, and you'll need to demonstrate a suitable level of riding ability at entry.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Groom, working in yards, stables, or equestrian centres
Stable hand, supporting daily horse care routines
Riding school assistant, helping with lessons and yard duties
