Training opportunity at CAFRE Enniskillen

CAFRE launch new Horse Handling and Behaviour in Equine Assisted Activities course

The Level 3 Award in Horse Handling and Behaviour in Equine Assisted Activities is a new blended part time course offered by CAFRE. The course covers equine behaviour, welfare, horse handling and Health & Safety among other topics. The course will run over six months and comprise of online live lectures (two per month) and one practical day at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus per month. The course will be delivered by CAFRE equine staff with input from a range of local equine assisted practitioners who are currently working in this field.

The course is aimed at those who are working or intend to work in the area of equine assisted activities.

Equine experience is a prerequisite and participants must be 19 years of age in line with OCN London guidelines. Ideally participants will have British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 2 or equivalent experience.

Course Content includes:

  • Observe and interpret horse behaviour
  • Understand horse welfare
  • Understand horse psychology
  • Understand health and safety within equine assisted sessions

The course will run over six months with online live lectures on Monday evenings (two per Month) and a practical day at Enniskillen Campus on one Friday per month.

The cost of the course is £230 and online registration is now open by following the link below.

Level 3 Award in Horse Handling and Behaviour in Equine Assisted Activities

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