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Level 1 Equine Care & Management course
Coleen Smith – Scotland had owned horses for some years when she enrolled with Lingfield. Coleen had just completed the first of 7 modules in Level 1 when she contacted Paula in the office: I have just finished Study Pack 1, Level 1, and I wanted to let you know that I ... read more
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This Livery Yard Managers course was very informative and interesting, I found the setting up a business from scratch information very useful as well as the money matters. Small things were included that you would not necessarily think about and many could be critical to the success of the business. I thoroughly enjoyed this course ... read more
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I really like this course, I am finding it very informative’ said M who works full time at a yard in Scotland. The Responsible Groom Accredited course
Lingfield said: Good to hear you are enjoying it M and we know the others on your team have enjoyed it too. Another comment from the ... read more
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Alem Ribbic: I have to say, between two jobs and a horse I find this Level 1 course so relaxing. It’s very well written and easy to understand – and English is not even my native language.
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Towards the end of the Level 1 element of the ID programme Stacey Smalley wrote:
” I’m so very impressed with what the course has to offer, and can’t wait to do the rest! ……. I just find it kind of bad that I’ve learnt more in one ... read more
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Article in H & H by Stephanie Bateman May 2022 Careers CAREERS information tends to target school leavers, what about other horse lovers? The very existence for Lingfield Equine Distance Learning (LEDL), is the thirst for knowledge of mature adult riders. Lingfield is an Approved Training Provider with UK Rural Skills.
“We offer a ... read more
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