Program Overview

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BHS Silver Challenge Award - Lunge

Overview

Learn to prepare and lunge a horse for exercise in this three-hour integrated training and assessment programme. This course is accredited by The British Horse Society.

Full Description

Lunging can change and expand your horse's exercise routine and is a great way to strengthen your bond. This programme gives you a basic knowledge of the correct lunging method.

Successful candidates will receive a certificate on completion of the course. Successful completion of both this BHS Silver Challenge Award - Lunge and the Silver Challenge Award - Care provides direct entry to the BHS Stage 2 Care and Lunge. A full and detailed syllabus may be obtained from the British Horse Society website.

The instructor/student ratio is 1:12.

Free parking is available on campus in Writtle: we'll issue a permit to you and ask that it's clearly displayed in your vehicle. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available; please bring any other refreshments.

Who Should Attend?

This programme is designed for people (over age 14) who require basic knowledge of the correct lunging method, enabling them to prepare and lunge a horse for exercise.

Dates

Please register your interest in future courses and we'll be in touch when dates are 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

£85

Entry Requirements

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

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.

Suggested Courses That May Interest You

• BHS Exams
• BHS Ride Safe
• BHS Stage 2 - Care

Book Now

We'll be in touch when new dates are available.

Register your interest

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