FdSc Animal Management / Equine Science, Management and Training Module – Riding and Training (Level 4)
This module teaches the basic principles of equitation on the flat and over fences. It also provides the basic knowledge, understanding and skills to train horses with a variety of methods and reflecting the industry standards recommended by the British Horse Society.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
Who is this course for?
Who is this course for?
The Riding and Training Horses module teaches the basic principles of equitation on the flat and over fences. It also provides the basic knowledge, understanding and skills to train horses with a variety of methods from the ground. Students will be taught to industry standards, as recommended by the British Horse Society. The module will ensure that students have sufficient riding experience to be able to cope with future job roles.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
You need experience, alongside basic knowledge and understanding, of how to ride and train a horse using a variety of movements up to BD Novice level and to train a horse over show jumps and/or cross country fences up to 0.70m.
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What will you learn?
- Demonstrate riding skills up to British Dressage Novice level on the flat and riding skills over fences up to 0.75m.
- Understand the way in which horses work on the flat and over fences and demonstrate experienced knowledge of methods of improvement.
- Demonstrate lunging or long reining a trained horse from the ground for exercise.
- Show knowledge and experience of working horses from the ground for exercise and explain methods of improvement.
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While studying this programme you will build upon your own sustainability and digital skills which will be embedded throughout your time at Derby College Group. For sustainability we envisage you will become attuned to supporting the Net Zero strategic plans and will be able to embed this into your daily life through recycling, awareness of product sourcing and reducing carbon emissions. Your digital skills will grow through the use of key technological platforms, app usage and awareness of current trends such as AI to support your learning.
What will you learn?
What will you learn?
How will you learn?
How will you learn?
Practical and theory delivery.
How will you learn?
What will you need to bring with you?
- Relevant PPE including riding hat, body protector and gloves
- Stationery
What will you need to bring with you?
What will you need to bring with you?
How will you be assessed?
How will you be assessed?
Practical and theoretical assessments
How will you be assessed?
Where next?
You may progress to another module or into work with a broader skillset.
Where next?
Where next?
Who do you contact for more information?
Who do you contact for more information?
Stacey Higgs: stacey.higgs@derby-college.ac.uk
Who do you contact for more information?
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer
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Course Information Last Updated On: February 6, 2025 4:32 pm
