Reaseheath/Northop?

[stellah]

Hey im considering going to eithe Reaseheath or Northop college to study a national diploma in equine studies after doing my AS's this year. I was just wondering if anybody from NR goes and if they could give me any info good or bad :)

StellaX

[Maclynky]

Know someone who lectured at Reaseheath and used to keep my horse stabled in Northop. One of the girls at the stables went to Northop college I think, I haven't heard anything bad about either one but have no first hand experience myself. Good luck.

[Kanuma]

i go to quite a few shows at Northop, they have some beautiful facilities!

[mu0ljk]

I live quite close to Reaseheath and have been to a few of their open days. THey seem very friendly and have a good reputation - they have quite a lot of workshops/demos going on there too which I keep meaning to go to but never get round to :rolleyes: . Certainly, I know they have a good reputuation, also the horse vets is opposite them too, I would imagine they have a fair bit of contact with them.

A friend was goign to go there, looked around it and liked it - the only reason she didn't go was due to no transport.

Can't comment on Northop I'm afraid!

[emma314]

I did Animal Behaviour at Chester Uni and in the first year we went to Reaseheath every Friday to do animal handling. We didn't do too much with the horses (usually ended up with the snakes and scorpions!!) but it seemed pretty well set up and the whole college is nice. I don't know which lecturers you'd have but there are some really good ones. I think the only way you can find out if it's suitable for you is by going to an open day and asking lots of questions.

[chapsgal]

I did an access course last year at Reaseheath, I covered animal behaviour aswell as Equine management etc, I thought the standards there are very good, they really know their stuff and the horses are great too!

At first it can seem a bit 'clicky' as some of the ND the Equine students think they're above everyone else!! But as long as you get on with it and dont be intimidated they're fine.

[wildponies]

I jump at northop. Am starting a course there on a monday night, BHS preparation stages 1&2. A friend of mine is starting the equine studies course next year and she can't wait, sounds like a lovely course, exactly what i would have done had i not decided to go into medicine. i know some students there now and they like it. You have to be assessed on your riding ability and they put you into suitable classes i think.

[stellah]

Thanks for all the replies:)

I''m so undecided!, i was suppost to go to an open day at Reaseheath on the 4th of Jan but forgot:rolleyes:

i haven't yet been to either (i was suppost to go to Northop showjumping but we couldn't take the trailer) Northop is about 15 mins away from me and Reaseheth about half an hour to 45 mins so im spoilt for choice really, i was also wondering if you (can) take your horse with you do they have to be over 14.2hh as my pony is 14.1hh?

Thanks, Stella xXx

[chapsgal]

You can take your horse to reaseheath providing they pass an assessment. You have to show walk trot and canter on each rein (this is in the middle of a jumping lesson)!!!!!!!

You then jump a little fence, crosspole.

Then 'their' rider gets on and does the same. They have have to remain calm and safe. My horse was too forward going for their rider, but I think the way he rode him didnt help - landed heavily in the saddle and really kicking him - my horse only needs a squeeze!

They require the horses to be 15hh minimun really. Mine is only 14.2 but full up so he got away with it. And being a cob he had the build.

Good luck!

[stellah]

Thanks, a girl at my yard took her 14.2(ish) mare to Reaseheath and basically just couldn't hack it. Harry's only 14.1 but a secD x and could easily do what you listed, do you think i'd get away with it?:)


Stella xXx

[chapsgal]

the best thing to do is ring them, they charge £25 per week but that is full/working livery

everything is covered. There are always looking for safe horses. as not all students can ride good.

Give them a ring! good luck!

[jovi_y2k2]

the colleges are always happy to help and offer advice, the best thing to do is look around as only then do you get a real feel for the place. Personally im a huge advocate of warwickshire college but im bias!! :D