Berkshire Riding Centre LTD
Crouch Lane, Winkfield, Berkshire,SL4 4TN
Courses
BRC regularly run courses in preparation for different BHS exams, and for topics of interest including mock exam days. Details will appear on this page and on the BHS website. Please also see main Events calendar.
Below are details of courses being held at the Centre:
1. Riding & Road Safety course and exam.
2. Stage I, II, III and IV training - also E&T
3. Programme of Progressive Riders Tests
4. Adult new riders courses.
Note: on all courses we endeavour to run them as planned. If you have booked and in the unlikely event that we are unable to run the course you will be offered an alternate date or a full refund.
see below
1. BHS Riding and Road Safety (R&RS) Courses and Exams
BRC runs a four session, 8 hours in total, course in preparation for the BHS exam that is held here. You book on the course with us, confirmed participants are written into our list below. At this stage, once we have confirmed you onto the course, you then book yourself on the exam direct with the BHS.
We run the courses/ exam frequently - subject to numbers. We have to have a minimum of eight participants. Registration with the BHS for the exam is required prior to the beginning of the course. Forms may be downloaded off the BHS website, or bookings may be made directly with them for the exam.
WE have a great track record of results, so if you are interested in getting this qualification this is the place for you. In 2011 we had a 100% pass rate, meaning that all 40 participants who took the course and exam in 2011 passed - EVERY SINGLE PERSON PASSED. Congratulations to them.
Hard work but the right outcome. We believe that this is due to a well structured 4 session training programme leading to the exam, and this is what we offer - see below. The next courses starting January 30th 2012 are detailed below and bookings are now being taken - if your are interested do book now.
Do note these will only be run if there is sufficient demand. So let us know, now, if you are interested even for later dates.
Confirmed participants so far:1.1.1 R&RS Course with exam date Feb 26th
1. Tina Delicata
2. Matthew Jones
3. Marco
4. David
5. Stephania Viggiani
6. Iga Kowalczyk
7. Magda Zbita
8. Zahra Sadry
9. Michele Fry
10. Margaret Taylor
1.1.2 R&RS Course with exam date March 30th
1. ACS - Leanor Lines
2. ACS - Michela Bunting
3. ACS - Yasmine Eldaief
4. ACS - Angelina Moreau
5. ACS - Lexi Furey
6. ACS - Minnie Smith-Edwards
7. Abi Hague (exam only)
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1.1.4 R&RS Course with exam date June 10th:
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1.2 R&RS - Training R&RS:
A minimum of four sessions of two hour duration is recommended by an accredited BHS R&RS Examiner, and this is the structure we offer at the Centre. See below for dates for planned courses. Note: this formula is not only recomended, it works. Our very high pass rate if testament to this.
1.3 R&RS - Training Cost:
In 2011 of the 40 candidates attended our course all passed. This is proof that our training works and we strongly advise those planning to take the exam to do the course.
Total course : £130
Individual Sessions : £30 plus a £50 fee to take the exam here -
if space is available - see below.
We reccomend you take the full four training sessions and that is the programme we offer.
If you only want to attend the exam then this may be possible depending on bookings and we can only confirm this ca two weeks before the exam date, however a £50 fee would be payable payable to the Centre at the time of booking. If this is what you want then call to get on a waiting list. Do note that priority is given to those who attend the full course. Individual training sessions can then be booked at a fee of £30 each session on top of the exam fee.
These costs may be subject to change for future courses.
Please note that once you have confirmed a place on the course/ exam you must then register with the BHS and pay them the exam fee - see below.
Spaces for course must be booked in advance and paid for in full, details of participant and riding experience and weight / height are needed at the time of booking. Course prices include hire of horse or pony.1.4 BHS R&RS Exam
Once you have booked a place with us, call or email the BHS to book into the exam and pay their exam fee. They charge a late fee if you leave it too long, so be warned!
Call the BHS on 02476-840500 and ask for the Riding and Road Safety dept.
Exam start time: Sunday exams have a prompt 10am start time.
: The Friday March 30th start time is 12pm.
1.5 2012 Programme :
Exam: Sun Feb 26th Training: Mon Jan 30th, Sat Feb 4th, Mon Feb 13th & Sat Feb 25th.
Exam: Fri March 30th: Training: TBA & flexible. We are willing to take exam only entries for this date.
Exam: Sun April 22nd Training: Mon April 2nd, Sat April 7th, Mon April 16th & Sat April 21st.
Exam: Sun June 10th Training: Mon May 14th, Sat May 26th, Mon June 4th & Sat June 9th.
Exam: Sun July 15th Training: Mon June 11th, Sat June 23rd, Mon July 2nd & Sat July 14th.
Exam: Sun October 21st Training: Mon Sept 17th, Sat Sept 29th, Mon Oct 8th & Sat Oct 20th
Exam: Sun December 2nd Training: Mon Nov 5th, Sat Nov 17th, Mon Nov 26th & Sat Dec 1st
Note: all Monday training sessions are planned for 6-8pm unless
indicated differently. Saturday training day times are 3-5pm.
Note: For all courses the first training session is theory
so normal clothing is appropriate. The remainder are practical, and often
outside, so riding kit and weather appropriate clothing please.
DO CALL OR EMAIL NOW TO BOOK OR CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
2. Stage I, II, III , IV, PTT and E&T Training
Stage I and II:
Riding sessions (1hr) at £30 per hour:
* Saturdays at 11am and 2pm
* Tuesdays at 6:30pm
* Thursdays at 6:30pm
Stable Management (1 hr) at £20 per hour:
* Saturdays at 12pm
* Tuesdays at 5:30pm
The stable management programme will be followed by a mock exam at a date agreed with candidates.
Stage IV with Robert Pickles:
The days training is pitched at professionals who want to take their stage IVs, up to and including E&T.
The day (normally 10am - 3pm) is designed around the needs of those attending so make sure you tell us this when you book.
The day will be run by Robert Pickles, F.B.H.S. The cost is £90 per person and is payable at the time of booking.
2012 dates:
* Monday January 24th (note: pm only)
* Monday February 6th
* Monday March 19th
* Monday April 23rd
* Monday May 14th
* Monday June 18th
Call to book soonest as these popular courses do get full.
3. Progressive Riders Test :
From time to time we offer a course to help you to learn how to look after a pony or horse. They are aimed at all age groups, so come along! Watch this space for future dates.
The courses are planned to work towards the BHS Progressive Riders Tests. They will run from 14:00 to 16:00 and would entail an hour's riding lesson and an hours stable management.
Call to find out more.
4. Adult Riders - new and fairly new:
We run programmes introducing Children to riding or improving new riders skills but not , so far, for adults. Given demand for this sort of course we trialed two courses in the Easter break with great success so intend to keep offering them:
4.1 Introduction to Riding: This is designed for near beginners. You will have had some lessons, but want to increase you level of knowledge. You may feel you now want a more in depth introduction to riding than a few 30 minute lessons may have given you, then this course is for you.
New dates May 30th, 10am - 4pm , £80 per person.
4.2 Adult Day camp: You've probably have had a number of lessons but would like to understand a bit more about looking after a horse or what it would be like to own a horse.
Many adults wanted some experiences beyond simply a lesson, some had heard about
some of our programmes for children and wanted something for adults,
so we devised this programme. We time it
for a bank holiday (generally) so people are not working and have the time, and
it doesn’t clash with weekends which can get very busy.
The days aims are:
1. to develop horse care knowledge
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to develop riding skills
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2 hours of riding
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A theory lecture
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A practical lecture
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Practical practice on yard, all aspects of horse care
10am - 4pm - £80 per person
All courses:
* The number of courses held will be dependent on demand.
* Quality horses available.
* All sessions are held at the Centre.
* Non-riding sessions will be held in our new training Centre.
* Where funding is available we will seek to obtain it for you.
Call now to check dates and book your place.
How to book?
Call (01344-884992) or email info@brc.uk.com with payment (card) details.
The Berkshire Riding Centre Ltd, registered address: Beckfield, Crouch Lane, Winkfield, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4TN. Company number : 3193741. VAT number 881 2515 25
