BHS Horse Knowledge Care and Riding Stage 4

This qualification will provide the holder with the ability to work as a Stable Manager, taking responsibility for yard organisation. They will be able to take charge and look after a number of horses and ponies in a variety of situations, ensuring horses, stables, yard and fields are safe and in good order. They will have the experience to manage staff and students and show an all round knowledge of business matters relating to the equine industry. They will be able to demonstrate the ability to ride, assess and improve horse performance. They will be able to ride and train horses for Elementary Dressage, Novice Horse Trials and Newcomers Show Jumping Competitions.

Holders of the Stage 4 Horse Knowledge, Care and/or Riding will be able to progress to the BHS Stable Manager Certificate and/or BHS Senior Equitation Certificate. The HK& R Stage 4 is a component part of the BHS Intermediate Instructor Certificate