Charnwood Equestrian Academy.

Learn real, hands-on horse care skills in our brand-new Stable Management Course. Perfect for beginners, riders wanting to grow their confidence, or anyone looking to understand horses beyond the saddle.
You do not have to complete every session — you can pick and choose the weeks that interest you, or join us for all four sessions and receive a 10% discount.

Stable Management Course

We run separate sessions for:

Adults – Mondays

Children – Wednesdays

£20 per hour

What the Course Includes

Each week covers a different practical skill (see below for more info)
Book a single session or complete the full 4-week course for the complete stable management experience.
Please email smile@pukkapacas.com to book the entire course and receive the 10% discount.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK

    • Identify every grooming brush and tool

    • Learn what each brush does and why

    • Hands-on grooming with our ponies

    • Coat health & detecting minor skin issues

    • How to muck out safely and efficiently

    • Bedding types and best uses

    • Feed storage, stable hygiene, and layout

    • Creating a clean, safe environment for horses

    • Points of the saddle and bridle

    • How to check fit and adjust safely

    • Safety checks before riding

    • How to clean and care for tack

    • Fun Quiz: “Tack detective” challenge – spot errors or poorly fitted tack

    • Basic first aid (bandaging, minor cuts, colic awareness)

    • Recognising health issues, behaviour & mood

    • Handling, leading, tying, and rugging safely

    • Feeding basics: forage, concentrates, quantities & routines

    • Bonus: “Horse health check challenge” – practice observing and recording horse condition

Take Your Skills Further

After completing the 4-week course, you can continue with optional advanced sessions inspired by BHS Stage 1+. These include lunging basics, groundwork exercises, rider prep and tacking up, understanding horse behaviour and psychology and much much more.

VIEW OUR FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS HERE

Licenced by North West Leicestershire District Council under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 Licence Number: NWL/RE05
For Hiring out Horses at Scamhazel Farm
Licence valid 1st October 2021 - 30th September 2025