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Jan has been an owner for some years:
“I really enjoyed the Equine First Aid Course, the content was very easy to follow, relevant and presented
Louise & happy horse
in a concise and readable manner. We forget how important this knowledge is and often we forget how effective ... read more
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The basic information which was originally provided in the book mentioned by Jo Hillsmead below is now given in the Articles and Advice section of this website under ‘I want to work with horses’
Jo Hillsmead said:
This little book by Paula Clements with the contributions by other members of The ... read more
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I gained huge amount of knowledge and confidence
I had tried another distance learning course before and although it was professionally produced, I found it too heavy and impersonal and just not easy to use. In the end, I cut my losses and didn’t finish it.
I easily completed the ... read more
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An ABRS success story – The Responsible Groom course. Work placement: Student ‘Anna’. Quarry Farm in Lamberton – situated between Eyemouth and Berwick-upon-Tweed.
As a riding school this yard (Eat Sleep Ride CIC) offers regular short term work placements for people struggling to keep their life on track. The owner Danielle Mckinnon and her managers ... read more
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Lynne: Loved the course. It has given me some valuable insight, especially into the financial aspect. Thanks
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The Lingfield Equine First Aid Course is so informative. It is so detailed, I haven’t had to ask my tutor for help. The links to different help resources during the course are great too. They fit in perfectly with each subject. The lameness activities are so helpful, I’ve already used what I have ... read more
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