Where
Google MapsWhen
Project availability
The activity runs from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026.
The Young Harrow Foundation does not manage bookings for this activity and is not responsible for the delivery of the project.
What
The Breaking Down Barriers programme is a one-year, hands-on experience designed for young people who already have some horse-handling experience and want to take the next step. You will gain a Level 3 Certificate in Horse Care & Management and the British Horse Society's Stage 1 Care Award giving you the opportunity to take the next step toward a career with horses.
Here’s what you’ll get
-
Hands-on training: Spend one day a week working directly with horses at SLTH.
Professional skills: Learn how to look after horses independently in riding schools, yards, and other equine settings.
-
Industry experience: Visit racing yards, veterinary colleges, breeding farms, and equestrian colleges to see real-life horse care in action.
-
Structured learning: Complete 156 guided learning hours covering six core units, including horse welfare, transport, and health & safety.
Course fee: £200 sign-up fee, which is matched at the end of the course to give £400 to spend on equestrian equipment.
Organiser
