Any horse related qualifications that don't involve exams?

[CDR]

I've seen a couple of other threads on qualifications and it's got me thinking. I would quite like to obtain a theory based qualification and the BHS Horse Owner's CertIficate seems perfect EXCEPT that there is a 90 minute exam!

I don't deal well with exams, never have done. The last exam I took (5 years ago) I suffered a major anxiety attack and the examiner had to try and calm me down so I could continue!! I suffer with anxiety at times anyway, tablets help but it's still a horrible experience to have an attack.

So basically I don't want to put myself through an exam because I would end up ill with it! I'm wondering if there are any certificates or anything that just involve coursework and no actual exam?

[black crow]

You could do a 'distance learning' course, but it wouldnt be a professional certificate

[black crow]

Ditto Mandi

The TOCES courses are quite good. I did their senior horsemasters 2 course for a bit of fun while i wasnt riding.

[CDR]

Brill, thanks guys, I'll check them out. Doesn't need to be a pro qualification.

[Twizzel]

I did the Horse Owners' courses and the exam is not compulsory... you can just do the training for it and I think the exam is £15 or so to take (though the exams are really easy if you go to the lectures... I don't do well in exams and these were fine).

[HannahAndSydney]

My National Certificate was purely coursework and practical and ridden assessments. Not one exam! Loved it!

[CDR]

You will find thenm really interesting and with your busy life they will fit in nicely x

lol, I'm actually wondering why I'm even considering it as I don't really have time but what the hell, I'll just have to spend less time on here.....or maybe more getting answers to the questions out of you!

[CDR]

My National Certificate was purely coursework and practical and ridden assessments. Not one exam! Loved it!

'assessments' are likely to affect me in the same way as exams!

[XenaWarriorPrincess]

There is also a baileys feed certificate thingy, you fill in a booklet thingy. Ive got it somewhere but never got round to finishing it or sending it off :o

Can PM you the link if you like, or if you google Baileys feed Knowledge awards you should find it! Its also free!

[black crow]

Ooooh, we should do the Baileys one!

[HannahAndSydney]

That Baileys one sounds interesting! Can you PM me Rach?

[HannahAndSydney]

Thanks for the link BC :)

[Prince'sAngel]

Thanks for the info on the Baileys Award - just sent off for it now!

I'm currently studying for a BTEC ACHM with TOCES - all assignment based with a 2 day practical study weekend at their base in Boxted:)