BHSQ

Level 2

QN: 603/5521/9

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BHSQ Level 2 Foundation Coach in Complete Horsemanship (Stage 2)

Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by BHSQ. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 390 hours.

Qualification Level

Level 2

Awarding Body

BHSQ

Syllabus Units

4 Units

Guided Hours

390 hrs

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Course Syllabus & Study Modules

Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

1

Unit 1: Stage 2 Care

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the roles, rights and responsibilities of an Assistant Groom
Be able to fit tack and boots on a horse
Be able to prepare a horse to travel
Know about horse behaviour
Understand how to feed horses
Know about basic horse anatomy
Understand horse fitness
Be able to maintain a horse’s health
Be able to prepare a horse for presentation
Understand how to care for a horse’s feet
Understand the environment for keeping horses

2

Unit 2: Stage 2 Lunge

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand lungeing a horse
Understand equipment required for lungeing
Be able to lunge a horse for exercise

3

Unit 3: Stage 2 Ride

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand how to ride a horse
Be able to ride horses in an arena
Be able to ride horses over show jumps

4

Unit 4: Stage 2 Coaching

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the roles and responsibilities of a coach
Understand rider needs
Be able to coach safely
Be able to demonstrate lesson management skills
Be able to coach a lead rein lesson
Be able to coach a lunge lesson
Be able to coach an integrated flat
work and jumping group lesson
Be able to coach a practical stable management lesson
Be able to plan for professional development

Regulatory & Verification Details

Qualification Number (QN): 603/5521/9
Regulated Status: Available to learners
Awarding Body: BHSQ
Qualification Type: Occupational Qualification
Operational Start: May 2020