Horse Handlers Course

A Horse Handlers Course can be arranged upon request.  Often racecourses have personnel that receive this training but we can provide it for individuals or organisations who would have such a requirements.

The training can either be delivered at the College or on site, as long as the site has the appropriate equine facilities / horses.

This one-day course comprises:

• Approaching horses – Theory
•  Approaching horses / fitting a bridle – Practical
• Lead and restrain – Practical
• Making a makeshift halter
• Catching loose horses
• Loading horses into horse boxes safely – (Optional)
• Un-tacking horses that are on the ground (winded, unconscious or dead) – Theory
• Question and Answer session

If delivered at NRC the cost of the course includes refreshments. Participants will receive a certificate on completion of the course.

Costs will be dependent on the numbers being trained and whether the training takes place at NRC or on site.

How to Apply:

Please contact Michelle Bardsley for further information

T: 01302 861000
E: michelle.bardsley@northernracingcollege.co.uk