FdSc Animal Management / Equine Science, Management and Training Module – Riding and Training (Level 4)

The Riding and Training Horses module teaches the basic principles of equitation on the flat and over fences.  It also provides the basic knowledge, understanding and skills to train horses with a variety of methods from the ground.  Students will be taught to industry standards, as recommended by the British Horse Society. The module will ensure that students have sufficient riding experience to be able to cope with future job roles.  

You need experience, alongside basic knowledge and understanding, of how to ride and train a horse using a variety of movements up to BD Novice level and to train a horse over show jumps and/or cross country fences up to 0.70m.

• Demonstrate riding skills up to British Dressage Novice level on the flat and riding skills over fences up to 0.75m.
• Understand the way in which horses work on the flat and over fences and demonstrate experienced knowledge of methods of improvement.
• Demonstrate lunging or long reining a trained horse from the ground for exercise.
• Show knowledge and experience of working horses from the ground for exercise and explain methods of improvement.

Did you know?  Whilst studying this programme you will build upon your own Sustainability and Digital Skills which will be embedded throughout your time at Derby College.  For Sustainability we envisage you will become attuned to supporting the NetZero strategic plans and will be able to embed this into your daily lives through recycling, awareness of product sourcing and reducing carbon emissions.  Your digital skills will grow through the use of key technological platforms, app usage and awareness of current trends such as AI to support your learning.

Practical and theory delivery.

• Relevant PPE including riding hat, body protector and gloves
• Stationery

Practical and theoretical assessments

You may progress to another module or into work with a broader skillset.

Stacey Higgs: stacey.higgs@derby-college.ac.uk