Houghall Campus
Course overview
Silver challenge awards are a BHS (British Horse Society) qualification aimed at recreational riders/equestrians. It is split into 2 sections: About the Horse and About the Rider. Each section has four booklets to work through.
This is the About the Horse course for applications and covers:
• Knowing your horse
• Handling your horse
• Caring for your horse
• Lungeing your horse
This course will give you the pre-requisites for the BHS Stage 2 exam.
How is this course assessed?
Booklets are signed off by the assessor throughout the course once you have demonstrated the skills and knowledge.
When does the course start?
13th January 2025.
Length of course
6 weeks. Mondays, 6.30pm-8.30pm. This 'About the Horse' course is a 6 week course so prior knowledge and experience is expected along with studying at home.
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
How to apply
To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' button at the top/bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 743 0149.
If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' button at the top/bottom of this page.
