The Certificate in Equine Bits and Bitting Science course is designed to enhance learner’s knowledge about bits and bitting and is suitable for anyone with a passion for horses and a desire to learn. The information gained can be applied to every-day bitting scenarios to help owners make informed bitting choices.
Heather Hyde-Saddington, Neue Schule Founder
COURSE DATES- December 6, 2021- February 14, 2022
ASSESSMENTS
The course is assessed through online examinations consisting of a Mid-session exam and a Final exam. These exams are split into two parts (Level I and Level II).
LEVEL I
Short answer, multiple choice assessment.
LEVEL II
A more complex short answer assessment which requires deeper thinking and application of prior knowledge to new scenarios.
COURSE DURATION
The course is open for 10 weeks (2 additional weeks due to holidays) and will take approximately 40 hours to complete.
COURSE COSTS
$290 NS Certified
$414 Lantra Certified
The Certificate in Equine Bits and Bitting Science is a fantastic course aimed at introducing Lorinery science- the research behind how bits work.
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THE HISTORY OF BITTING |
MODERN MATERIALS |
EQUINE HEAD AND MOUTH ANATOMY |
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Delve into the origins of bits and bitting and how this affected our relationship with horses, looking at the early bits into modern designs. |
Take a look at some of the different materials that bits are made from. Compare the benefits and downsides of these common materials. |
Take a look inside the horse’s mouth, learn about the structures within the mouth which come into play when considering bits. |
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REIN FORCE DISTRIBUTION |
ACTION OF THE BIT |
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