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. Safety with Horse
4. Summer Programme of Progressive Riders Tests : July/ August
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 course in preparation for the BHS exam that is held here. You book on the course with us, see below, then once we have confirmed a place is available you then book 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.
The last six courses were particularly successfully with all participants, except two, passing. Congratulations to them. 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 course 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.
1.1 Next R&RS Exam date: October 24th
Confirmed participants to date:
1. Valerie Adams
2. Marie Vass
3. Kim Spence
4. Nina Healey
5. Charlene Firm
6. Natasha Gibbons
7. Nicola Snuggs (provisional)
8. Natasha Sutlieff (provisonal)
1.2 R&RS - Training
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. All participants in the last three R&RS courses passed!
1.3 R&RS - Training Cost:
In 2009 42 candidates attended our course and 40 passed. This is proof that our training works and we strongly advise those planning to take the exam to do the course.
Total course : £125
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 (currently £34). They charge a late fee if you leave it too long, so be warned!
Call the BHS on 01926-707782.
Exam start time: normally you need to be here for a 10am start.
1.5 2010 Programme now available
See below, bookings now being taken. Prices are unchanged from 2009:
Exam: Sun Feb 28th. Training: Mon 8th,15th & 22nd and Sat 27th - completed
Exam: Sat April 24th. Training: Mon April 12th, 14th 19th & 23rd all at 6pm-8pm completed
Exam: Sun June 13th. Training: Mon May24th & 31st, Mon June 7th and Sat June 12th. cancelled
Exam: Sun July 11th. Training: Mon June 21st & 28th, Mon July 5th and Sat July 10th. completed
Exam: Sun Oct 24th. Training: Mon Oct 4th, 11th & 18th and Fri 22nd.
Exam: Sun Nov 28th. Training: Mon 8th, Mon 15th, Mon 22nd and
Sat 27th
Note: all training sessions are planned for 6-8pm on the first three Mondays then 3-5pm on the last sessions on Saturday, except for the October course when the last training session is Oct 22nd 5-7pm. Any changes to that will be notified.
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
Call the Centre to book your place or to discuss - 01344-884992.
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 III:
The days training is pitched at professionals who wnat to take their stage IIIs, up to and including E&T.
The day 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 oer person and is payable at the time of booking.
Current planned dates are:
* Monday 19th July
* Monday 16th August
* Monday 20th September
* Monday 18th October
* Monday 15th November
* Monday 13th December
Call to book soonest as these popular courses do get full.
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.
3. Safety with Horses:
Details will be posted here shortly. The first course is planned for March.
4. Progressive Riders Test - Summer Programme:
We are offering a course to help you to learn how to look after a pony or horse. These courses will be held every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday accross July and August.
They are aimed at all age groups, so come along!!
The courses are planned to work towards the BHS Progressive Riders Tests. They will run from 14:00 to 16:00 and will entail an hour's riding lesson and an hours stable management.
You can take just one programme or book into as many as you want.
The cost is as follows:
- under 10s = £46
- Over 10s = £48
You must book, and pay, in advance. Book ASAP for the dates you want as we don't know how quickly we will fill up.
Call to book on 01344-884992 or email on infor@brc.uk.com.
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