Equine Performance and Coaching

Practical Competency
In addition to the above, applicants are required to hold a minimum of BHS Stage 2 ride, care and lunge or Pony Club B test, or provide signature of a BHS Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship (UKCC level 2 or equivalent) to confirm that the applicant is able to:
Ride to BHS stage 2 standard
Ride in an arena, jump single fences and a small course of 75 centimetres
Evaluate your own riding and the way the horse goes both in flatwork and jumping
Understand basic horse behaviour and normal health
Handle horses inside the stable
Carry out routine grooming tasks
Maintain a clean stable and provide food and water
Select and fit rugs appropriately
Tack up and un-tack (saddle and bridle)
Lead a horse safely in a variety of environments and hold a horse for inspection
Lunge a horse for exercise according to instructions

Additional Information
In addition to the above, we require a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), to include English and Maths. We will consider equivalencies including but not limited to functional skills level 2, Irish Ordinary level, National 5s, IB standard level.
We will consider combinations of level three qualifications.
We welcome applications from individuals with equivalent, non-UK qualifications and mature students (over 21). We may interview as part of the application process.
The minimum academic entry requirement for this programme is 80 UCAS tariff points, providing this is combined with relevant experience.

We strive to ensure our admissions processes promote fair access and equality of opportunity, and align with sector good practice. A Contextual Offer is a lower than normal tariff offer that recognises the potential of students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement at school or college.

Further details can be found in the Contextual Offer Statement.