Croft End - Reaseheath Equestrian College

This week some of our Level 3 Equine Yr 2 students competed in an inter-college competition, and achieved excellent results! 🏆

1st Stable Management & Quiz
1st Introductory Dressage
3rd Prelim Dressage

Yesterday our students travelled across to Reaseheath Main Campus to the BHS ‘Developing your Career in the Equine Industry’ practical conference. They learnt more about what is required at BHS Stages 1-3 and watched examples of the standard expected at each level 📚🐎

Are you based near Manchester and would love to pursue a career with horses? Come along to the Croft End Equestrian Centre Open Day to meet the staff and horses on Sunday 14th January 2024 10am-2pm.🐴
Please email any questions to: [email protected]

Student Term 1 Awards Day! A number of students were recognised for great work over the first term today and the totals for the charity show were counted. The students raised an incredible…

🎉🎉 £112.50 🎉🎉

To be split between HAPPA - Horse & Pony Protection Association and the retired ponies at Croft End Equestrian Centre 🐎

Reaseheath Croft End Christmas Student Show 2023 🎅🏻

The students loved having Lisa Sharp Sports Massage Therapist - Balancing Horse & Rider in for a lecture demo to give an insight into Equine Sports Massage yesterday! This linked to their Behaviour, Equitation and Rehabilitation modules 🐎
Don’t forget we have an open day this Sunday 3rd December from 10am-2pm where you can learn more about the courses offered here 📚

This week some of our Level 3 Yr2 students had their first jumping lesson of the academic year and were absolutely flying! 🐎

Our Level 3 First and Second year Students have been working hard in practical sessions recently with BHS Stage 4 Coach Michael Cannon.
Our first year students have been focusing on maintaining an accurate forward rhythm when riding while our second year students have been refining their long reining skills!

⭐ Vacancy - Inclusive Learning Practitioner ⭐

Reaseheath College is looking for dynamic individual who has experience of successfully delivering support and guidance to young people and vulnerable adults to join our LSC team here at Croft End, Oldham.

The Learning Skills Centre (LSC) team provides essential support to learners, working in partnership with curriculum staff to support students to realise their potential. For further information on the role please visit: https://www.reaseheath.ac.uk/job-vacancies

Interested in learning more about how to your horses field and paddocks? Our very own James is hosting a 3 week online 'Grassland Management for Horse Owners' starting Monday 27th November, 7-8pm. Only £30!

Course Content will include:

🐴 Turnout methods
🔍 Paddock Safety
🛠 Paddock Maintenance
🌳 Poisonous Plants

To book on please visit: https://www.reaseheath.ac.uk/adult-learning-item/grassland-management-for-horse-owners/

🌟We’re on the lookout for a part time 4 day (would consider job share) Equine Instructor 🌟

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Equine Instructor (min stage 3 coach) to join the existing team at Reaseheath College Croft End Equestrian Centre, Oldham until July 2024.

Could this be you? To find out more, please visit our website! https://www.reaseheath.ac.uk/job-vacancies/

Are you based near Manchester and would love to pursue a career with horses? Come along to the Croft End Equestrian Centre Open Day to meet the staff and horses on Sunday 5th November 2023 10am-2pm.🐴
Please email any questions to: [email protected]

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Equine Instructor to join the existing team at Croft End - Reaseheath Equestrian College, until July 2024.

You will possess demonstrable industry experience and a minimum BHS Stage 3 Coach (BHSAI), ideally Stage 4 Coach (BHSII) and Level 2 Maths & English or equivalent (or willingness to work towards). A recognised Teaching Qualification at minimum CET level (or willingness to work towards this) is essential.

In return, Reaseheath College offers an excellent benefits package including:

🌟 Generous pension scheme with 24.8% employer contribution (LGPS) and 23.68% (Teachers Pension)
💰 Actual pro rata salary: £19,751.20 – £22,759.20 per annum

📃 Part time, 4 days per week (fixed term - until July 2024)
🕛 Monday 13th November at Midnight

Could this be you? To find out more, please visit our website!
https://www.reaseheath.ac.uk/job-vacancies/

🐴⭐ It's not too late to apply for our September Equine Programmes! ⭐🐴

We offer a range of equine level 2 and 3 programmes at our fantastic out-centre Croft End Equestrian Centre. For further information and to apply, please visit:

Croft End Equestrian Centre - Reaseheath College Thanks to a successful partnership between Reaseheath’s Equestrian Centre and Croft End Equestrian Centre, students in Lancashire now have the chance to study closer to home.

🎉🐴 Exciting Opportunity 🐴🎉

Due to staff progression we are pleased to share that an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Equine Lecturer and Course Manager at our satellite centre Croft End Equestrian Centre, joining our Outstanding Equine department.

This post will suit a passionate and hard working team player providing excellent opportunities for our equine students!

Visit reaseheath.ac.uk/job-vacancies/ to find out more!

Are you based near Manchester and would love to pursue a career with horses? Come along to the Croft End Equestrian Centre Open Day to meet the staff and horses on Sunday 15th January 2023 2pm-4pm. Register your place now 🐴

https://www.reaseheath.ac.uk/croft-end-open-day-sunday-15th-january/

Whilst some of the students are away working at HOYS, the other students have been enjoying an industry development week. They’ve had sessions on groundwork and horsemanship, veterinary physiotherapy, and rider biomechanics. They also had a show day where they prepared their horses for presentation and watched a dressage demo by 🐎

Our 2nd years have enjoyed their ride sessions in the late afternoon sunshine. Today we have focused on rhythm and straightness, our horses were amazing as always and the students worked extremely hard. 🐴🐎🥰

COMPETITION CLOSED
WIN two free tickets to Horse of the Year Show 7th October 2022🐴🎉

All you need to do is comment what class you are looking forward to watching at HOYS 2022. Make sure this is done on the Reaseheath College original post.

For full terms and conditions please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/horse-of-the-year-show-2022

We are looking forward to being part of the Horse of the Year Show arena party for the eleventh year. Make sure you look out for our students in the arena and come to visit our stand at G38 to see what courses we have on offer. We have college, university and adult courses as well as apprenticeships, so courses to suit everyone😀

Did GCSE results day not go quite as you planned?
Don't worry as there are many options still out there for you!
We are holding an open day next week for late enrollers on Tuesday 30th August!
Check out the link below for more details 🐴
https://www.reaseheath.ac.uk/croft-end-open-day-tuesday-30th-august/?fbclid=IwAR1eQxGy_DQ2L92K7AeA4O5kMd-Plqzu_qYpBTGNIkbrk4qzyOKE8vQi28o

🐴 Ride Assessment Week 🐴

This week we held ride assessments for students starting with us in September. They started out on our fantastic equine simulator before riding one of our very own horses to get a taste for what it’s like here at Croft End.

Croft End strives to provide a setting that closely mirrors a real industry environment as a working livery yard and riding school.

Come along to the Croft End - Reaseheath Equestrian College Open Day to meet the staff and horses on Tuesday 30th August 2022 10am – 12pm.

This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the courses they have available. Find out more here: www.reaseheath.ac.uk/croft-end-open-day-tuesday-30th-august/

Here at Reaseheath Croft End we pride ourselves on ensuring our learners feel supported.
This week we have held taster days to enable our new September learners to meet the staff and spend a day here prior to starting.
Why not follow the link to see what courses we have to offer and come and learn in a real industry environment with our support team.
https://www.reaseheath.ac.uk/further-education/courses/equine/ -id-3

Throw back to our second years jumping sessions.
These allowed our students to develop their understanding of balance and rhythm which helped the theory aspect of their assessments.
Interested in studying with us then find out more and apply here https://www.reaseheath.ac.uk/further-education/courses/equine/ -id-16

Finished School and wanting to work in the equine industry, come along to our open day to meet with staff and discuss the courses we have on offer for September.
Level 1,2 and 3 courses available.

Come along to the Croft End - Reaseheath Equestrian College Open Day to meet the staff and horses on Tuesday 30th August 2022 10am – 12pm.

This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the courses they have available. Find out more here: www.reaseheath.ac.uk/croft-end-open-day-tuesday-30th-august/

Here at Croft End Reaseheath we pride ourselves on ensuring we produce students with strong employability skills.
Croft End allows you to learn in a real working environment with a passionate team.
Here are our Friday student team being awarded at the end of year for their employability skills.

If you are interested in studying with us in September then please follow the link to apply.

https://www.reaseheath.ac.uk/further-education/courses/equine/?fbclid=IwAR08ER3VvmtjROckDpYkYiUTE2ZzBrQGMjDl6bm9ck_9Iwqruvir4Pa7BYY -id-3

Some of the students enjoyed a sunny day at Haydock races today learning about the care of racehorses, different roles in the industry and how to read a race card! 🐎

Our level 2's have kicked off this weeks riding discussing the importance of allowing the horse to stretch and work in a longer frame as part of their schooling. They worked on maintaining rhythm and relaxation during the stretch along with the effect that rider balance can have.
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