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Rodbaston College
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Rodbaston College is set in over 150 hectares in rural Staffordshire the College's resources include a working farm, an animal care unit and veterinary nursing centre, an equestrian centre, a state of the art fish hatchery, 21 hectares of formal gardens including glass houses, hot houses and production areas, commercial plant and floristry centres. Rodbaston has over 75 years of experience in providing quality education and training in the land based and allied industries.
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Rodbaston College
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Rodbaston
Penkridge
Stafford
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ST19 5PH
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The College is located 1.5 miles south of the village of Penkridge, on the main A449. It is easily approached from the M6 motorway, being 1.5 miles from junction 12 and 4 miles from junction 13. By train there is a good Intercity service to Stafford 8 miles to the north of the College, and to Wolverhampton, 9 miles to the south of the College. There is a bus and taxi service from both stations to Rodbaston.
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Number of Outdoor Schools...
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Outdoor Floodlit...............
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Outdoor School Details..........
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20 x 50
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Number of Indoor Schools.....
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1
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Indoor School Details............
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30 x 60
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Tack Shop..............................
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Secure Tack Room............
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Changing Facilities................
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Lecture Room...................
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Show Jumping Paddock.........
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All Weather Gallop............
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Horse Walker........................
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XC Course........................
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Hacking.................................
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| Accreditation |
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BHS Approved
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Number BHS Qualified
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8
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Details
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Number Other Qualified
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Details
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Breaking...............................
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Camps.............................
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Clipping................................
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Day Rides........................
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DIY/Grass Livery...................
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Exam Centre...................
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Exam Training.......................
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Full Livery........................
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Fun Days..............................
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Part Livery.......................
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Pub Rides.............................
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RDA Friendly....................
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Schooling.............................
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Shows.............................
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Stable Management.............
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Transport........................
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Working Livery.....................
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Total Horses and Ponies
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Available for school use
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Horse Details
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Two yards providing stabling for 35 horses.
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| Specialisms |
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Basic Riding Skills.................
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Adult Beginners................
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Show Jumping.....................
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Dressage.........................
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Cross Country.....................
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Western..........................
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Side-Saddle.....................
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Typical prices...
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Adult Group Hour
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Child Group Hour
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Private Lesson - ½ hr from
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Discount schemes
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Minimum Age
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Maximum Weight
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| Further Details |
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| Courses |
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Job opportunities:- Grooms at specialist Yards, Riding Instructor, Yard Manager, Stable hand, Stud Groom, Work Abroard, Progression into Higher Education.
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