CROFT END EQUESTRIAN CENTRE www.croftend.co.uk

Croft End Facts: Set up as a Riding School in 1998 Offering full time courses since 2002 65 horses Friendly & qualified staff Excellent facilities – highly commended by BHS

British Horse Society https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDjxPvM8krU

Courses offered: Level 2 Diploma (including Maths & English) 6 modules of study = 60 credits Equivalent to 4 GCSE A*- C Level 3 Certificate (including Maths & English) 30 credits Equivalent to 1 AS Level

Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma - Year1 60 credits Equivalent to 1 A Level Level 3 Diploma – Year 2 120 credits Equivalent to 2 A Levels

Progression? Practical Outdoor Roles Groom – racing, dressage, showing, show jumping, eventing, hunting Instructor – free lance or within a centre Vacancies in Allied Industries Saddlery Feeding & Nutrition Veterinary supplies Insurance HE at Reaseheath College www.reaseheath.ac.uk

Who can apply? Previous experience not always needed Learners that enjoy an active outdoor life Young people that might not be confident in a larger scale environment Those with own horses and previous experience Encourage male applicants

How? Contact Croft End direct Visit Drop In Sunday 2pm -4pm Apply to Croft End at www.reaseheath.ac.uk Invite for interview & ride assessment at Croft End Complete 2 weeks work experience during Summer at Croft End

Further information Website www.croftend.co.uk and www.reaseheath.ac.uk British Horse Society Film: In Safe Hands Contact Croft End 0161 624 2849 “Drop in” Sunday 2-4pm