How To Enrol
This course is a postal course. The course material will be printed and mailed to you within 10 days of your enrolment. Have you considered enrolling on an email course? They save time, money and trees. Level 2 is a long course which leads on from Level 1.
We prefer and encourage people to have taken Level 1 prior to enrolling on this course - or to opt for the Intermediate Diploma instead - The Diploma offers Level 1 at £345 & Level 2 at just £50 extra so well worth thinking about. Instalments available for all our courses and Intermediate Diploma programmes via standing order here
- This is progressive course which connects and expands on Level 1.
- Imparts to the now more proficient owner / groom a wider and more in-depth knowledge of horse care ideal to top up on Level 1 for those running a yard.
- It provides detailed information on all the various aspects of feeding, horse care, management, injuries and ailments further to Level 1 together with a myriad of other topics as described below and in the syllabus.
- Together with the above, included in Level 2 are: guidelines for the smooth running of a small yard, evaluation of hay making on small parcels of land, analysis of soil structure and nutrients, pasture management, and maintenance of both pasture and buildings specifically in relation to equines.
Please Note: It is important to realise that the Lingfield Level 1 does not just cover the syllabus for the BHS Level 1 Horse Owners Certificates. We suggest re-reading Level 1 information & syllabus before enrolling directly onto Level 2.
Lingfield Level 1 is more comprehensive than any other of its type and covers many topics in depth. Level 1 includes research projects amonst which is bedding, saddle fitting, worming etc., also covered are subjects such as bits and bitting along with many other topics not covered in this Level 2 course.
- To those who are experienced and thinking of enrolling on Level 2 without having first taken Level 1 with us, we suggest considering the Intermediate Diploma programme which includes both our Level 1 & 2 courses at exceptional value. It is especially set up for more experienced students who can fast track Level 1.
Ownership of a horse is not necessary but regular access to and handling of equines is important. Some further research is required at this level. Free tutor support is available to all Level 2 students.
View Level 2 Syllabus
Syllabus
- Psychology further to Level 1
- Farriers, Registration
- Shoeing
- Reasons for calling the farrier
- Structure of the lower leg and foot
- Effects of hard ground and heavy going
- Treating minor wounds
- Common injuries and ailments
- Bandages and boots for protection
- Grassland Management
- Renovation & maintenance of pasture
- Making hay - benefits & areas
- Worming further to Level 1
- Watering and feeding further to Level 1
- How to provide a balanced diet
- Guides to light, moderate, medium work etc
- Feeding for light to medium work
- Teeth - brief info only
- Care of saddlery further to Level 1
- Importance of daily routine
- Importance of routine when running a small yard
- Daily, weekly, periodical & annual treatment, tasks and maintenance jobs
- Insurance for horse & rider
- Rules and manners for Indoor and Outdoor schools
- Polite parking of horse boxes and trailers
Research projects include :
Revision of Level 1 topics. Level 1 is very comprehensive and full of information, for this reason the following must be revised :
- Worming programmes, to include modern thinking and methods of maintaining low worm burdens in equines and on pasture as discussed in Level 1.
- Buying and fitting a second hand saddle.
- Feeds: types of hard feed and their uses.
- Vacuum Packed products - use and storage.
- Various types of bedding materials such as hemp and methods/management.
- Fitting bits and bridles and what to look for in poorly fitting bits and tack.
- Psychology & behaviour.
- Procedures for buying horses.
- Importance of routine.
- Required security and safety procedures & precautions.
- Up to date products for treatment of wounds.
- Feed Scoops - various feeds by volume and weights
Recommended reading - Manual of Horsemanship or Riding & Stable Management books 1 & 2 by Hazel Reed or the BHS Manual of Stable Management - see Level 1 for links to these books. Lumps and Bumps (sites of injuries and ailments) charts available here How to Enrol
Enrolment & Instalment Details
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- email us to that address with course details, name and address - complete the online registration or send an enrolment form by post.
(we will send you a form by email or post if you wish)
c) Pay by telephone 01398-371177 and send an enrolment form by post . The office is usually open from 10am to 3.30pm on weekdays but often outside these hours too.
d) Pay by UK cheque and send with an enrolment form if you prefer, or direct payment to our bank.
Remember: Online registration payments allow access to email courses immediately.
Instalments are available by:
1. Standing order over 3 or 6 months
2. UK post dated cheques
3. 1 x Paypal or Telephone payment with balance in UK cheques / standing order. If the office is open, access to course files is set up immediately the payment / copies of standing order are received.
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