Level 3 Award in Horse Handling and Behaviour in Equine Assisted Activities
Equine > Level 3 Award in Horse Handling and Behaviour in Equine Assisted Activities
Course Duration
Six months
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Course Location
Enniskillen Campus
Level 3 Award in Horse Handling and Behaviour in Equine Assisted Activities
The Level 3 Award in Horse Handling and Behaviour in Equine Assisted Activities is a blended learning part-time course. The course will be delivered over six months starting in late January 2025 and comprise of online live lectures (two Monday evenings per month) and one practical day each month at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus (the last Friday of each month). This course is accredited by OCN London. The purpose of the qualification is to ensure that those working in the area of equine assisted activities have the required level of horsemanship to carry out the role safely and effectively.
Who is the course for?
Anyone interested in learning more about horse handling and behaviour in an equine assisted activities context. This qualification is aimed at individuals who are already working, or intending to work, as facilitators, teachers or trainers in the specialised field of equine assisted activities.
Course content
The course covers equine behaviour, welfare, health and safety among other topics. You will develop skills to enable you to observe and interpret horse behaviour, understand horse welfare and psychology and identify health and safety concerns within equine assisted sessions.
The course will be delivered by CAFRE equine staff with support from a range of local equine assisted practitioners currently working in this field.
Course entry requirements
Equine experience is a prerequisite of the course, ideally participants will have British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 2 or equivalent experience. Participants must be aged over 19 years, in line with OCN London guidelines.
Cost
£230
Booking Terms and Conditions
CAFRE Booking terms and conditions are available by clicking here.
Enniskillen Campus
Enniskillen Campus provides the widest range of equine courses in Ireland. The college aims to develop a competitive equine industry and produce graduates with the capability to succeed in a wide range of careers.
