CHANGING LIVES THROUGH HORSES
BHS course at Moor Farm Stables
The main aim of the programme is to develop the young persons’ equine and life skills across six key areas: Communication, Confidence, Teamwork, Relationships, Personal Achievement, Responsibility.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who is the Programme for?
The programme is aimed at participants who are age 9 -19 years who have become or are at risk of becoming disengaged from mainstream education or training. Participants who have benefitted from the programme include those with behavioural needs, anxiety, depression and bereavement. Participants aren’t required to have previous equine experience, just a passion to learn and a want to re-engage.
How do participants access the programme?
Participants are referred to centres from local schools, pupil referral units and local authority- WRL, to include looked after children. They may also be put forward by their parents/guardians.
The centres are responsible for establishing, building and maintaining relationships with the referrers and their funders. The BHS will provide templates of the relevant paperwork which is to be completed and stored by the centre in accordance with GDPR guidelines. This includes a referral form and a service level agreement (to be used between the centre and the referrer).
How long is the programme?
Most participants will attend sessions during term time. The amount of hours/days depends on the individual’s needs and the centre’s provision. The programme has no set time limit, some participants may only be on the programme for a short time, e.g. a six-week engagement programme, or two years.
What does the programme cost?
The participants are funded by the referrer at a cost agreed by the centre.
What does the programme involve?
The main aim of the programme is to develop the young persons’ equine and life skills across six key areas: Communication, Confidence, Teamwork, Relationships, Personal Achievement, Responsibility. Participants are monitored across these six areas monthly by their coach.
The programme is structured around 16 workbooks, 10 for stable management and six for riding. There are “bite-sized” certificates for each unit achieved. ILP’s can be set with the input from school, achievement may be from achieving a few certificates to the whole 16 units.
All centre coaches are qualified coaches, with full DBS disclosures, Safeguarding trained, first aid qualified.
For more information, please email liz@mfstables.co.uk
DRESSAGE CLINICS
Debbie Green, British Dressage Trainer, holds dressage clinics at Moor Farm. This is for riders riding at prelim to medium level, on their own horse or one of Moor Farm’s horses.
Please contact Liz for details on liz@mfstables.co.uk
SIDE SADDLE
Have a go at the beautiful elegant style of Side Saddle.
Vanessa Hood, SSA Panel Judge and Examiner is our visiting coach, who is able to coach side-saddle on your own horse or one of Moor Farm’s horses.
Please contact Liz for details on liz@mfstables.co.uk
TRY POLOCROSSE
What is Polocrosse?
As the name implies, it is a combination of polo and lacrosse. It is played on horseback. Each rider uses a stick to which is attached a racquet head with a loose, thread net, in which the ball is carried. The ball is made of sponge rubber and is approximately 4″ across. The objective is to score goals by throwing the ball between your opponent’s goalposts.
Who can play?
Moor Farm Stables has Polocrosse visiting coaches who can coach you. Sessions run for one and a half hours, the first half-hour is on foot learning and practising with the equipment, the next hour is on horseback.
For any information, enquiries or bookings on any of the above, please contact Liz on liz@mfstables.co.uk
