Program Overview

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Bathing, Plaiting, Pulling and Trimming

Overview

This course includes a mix of theory and practical tasks. You'll learn a variety of techniques including shampooing, rinsing, drying, plaiting, pulling and trimming your horse's mane and tail.

Full Description

This course includes a mix of theory and practical tasks. You'll learn a variety of techniques including shampooing, rinsing, drying, plaiting, pulling and trimming your horse's mane and tail.

Topics covered will include:

• Bathing a horse
• Reasons for plaiting and different styles
• Use of equipment
• Health and safety

Who Should Attend?

Our course is designed for anyone over 14 who needs to prepare their horse for a show.

Dates

We'll add future dates here when confirmed.

Where You'll Study

Your Faculty

At Writtle College, our courses blending classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialised fields such as sport, agriculture, horticulture, animal studies, equine studies, conservation and floristry.

Our Level 2 and Level 3 programmes are designed to prepare you for your future career or higher education pathways.

Study on our beautiful countryside campus, with dedicated resource centres and state-of-the-art facilities – and be a part of our supportive community.

Where Can I Study?

Writtle Campus

Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.

Fees & Funding

Course Fees

Standard Booking

£68

Entry Requirements

You must be over 14 to join this course; parental consent will be required.

There are no formal entry requirements, though please come appropriately dressed for an equine yard with an approved riding hat, gloves and boots.

By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in the course.

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