Non-riding option available…
Award Title: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Horsemanship / British Horse Society Foundation Coach
Programme Co-ordinator: Bridgette McCarthy
Award Code: 5M3371
Course Code: 414304
Programme Description:
This is one-year, full-time programme designed to meet the demands of a wide and expanding equine industry. The course provides learners with skills required for seeking careers in a wide range of sectors in the equine industry.
Component Awards:
- Stable and Yard Routine (5N3355)
- Young Horse Training Techniques (5N3357)
- Sport Horse Riding (5N3359) for riding option
- Sport Horse Riding Instruction (5N3362)
- Equine Nutrition (5N3363)
- Equine Anatomy and Physiology (5N3360)
- Work Experience (5N1356)
- Communications (5N0690)
Special Entry Requirements:
- Practical riding assessment unless doing non-riding programme
- Applicants are required to have previous riding experience (if taking Riding module) and some skills and knowledge of horse care
Progression:
- Direct entry to a variety of settings in the industry to include competition yards, riding schools, livery yards, sales, in Ireland and abroad.
- Opportunities to progress to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horsemanship
Additional Activities:
- First Aid Responder
- Safeguarding training
- Guest speakers and field trips (eg. Army Equitation School, Coolmore Stud, Goresbridge Sales, etc and demonstrations by Industry experts)
- N.B. Entry to All British Horse Society exams require approval of ‘ready for assessment’ by Accredited Coaches prior to applying for assessment
“The Horsemanship course is truly a wonderful experience where I have learned a lot in only a short period of time. The course has given me a great number of opportunities to improve my knowledge and skills and has opened many doors for me career-wise in the horse world. There is nothing but support and positivity shown from everyone here and I’m greatly thankful for that!”
Lisa – Horsemanship (Level 5)
