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Listing of Carriage Driving Instructors in
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'CLINICS
AND CLASSES' 2010 The cost will be just £20 per turnout and at organisers discretion, spectators £5 each. URGENT CHANGE OF
VENUE: 13 March Sands Farm EC, Warnham, nr Horsham, West Sussex RH12 3SQ. Organiser Jane Brightwell ; 0208 6579393. Invited LHHI`s /judges Minta Winn Gary Docking. 20 March Shuttleworth EC, Old Warden,
nr Biggleswade,Beds SG18 9EA.Organiser Linda Swain ; 07850 706978. Invited
Derek Wootton LHHI , Gordon Marks judge. 21March - Talltrees EC, Camelford, Cornwall PL32 9XR. Organiser Brian Ball ; 01726 851144. Invited Gary Docking LHHI, Jackie Boucher judge. 28 March Unicorn Trust , Gloucs. GL54 1JZ. Organiser Hazel Woodbridge ; 01793 770862. Invited Sarah Wildy LHHI /judge + Rowena Moyse LHHI
BDS Proficiency
Exam Dates 2010 Road Driving Assessment Days
February 13th Road Assessment Training with
Brian Ball at Cholwell Equestrian Centre,Lewdown. Start time 11:00
am Contact Brian Colebrook-Clark on 01409 211000 February 27th 2010, Road Driving Test Day, North West Wales, Morfydd 01248 601012 March 6th 2010 Road
Driving Test Day, at Elms Farm
Equestrian, Caythorpe,
March 6th BDS Preliminary & BDS
Road driving assessment day
13th
March
Road Driving
Assessment
Test Dates at
Glebe farm Bronington Wrexham which will be BDS
approved Training / Testing Centre contact Janet
01978 750024 March 13th 2010
at Trentside Farmhouse, Trentside, Amcotts, Scunthorpe,
N.Lincs
March 14th 2010 . Road
Driving Test Day. Red House Stables, Darley Dale.
21st March Road Driving Assessment Test Dates at Glebe farm Bronington Wrexham which will be BDS approved Training / Testing Centre contact Janet 01978 750024 27th March (with the option of 28th March if sufficient demand) Assessment day, Robert Smyth 60 Ballyrainey Rd, Comber. Co Down. BT23 5JT on 02891814170.Contact AC Elizabeth Kelly 02840671318 or 07771798281 or e-mail elizabeth.kelly2@btinternet.com March 28th 2010, Road Driving Test Day, North West Wales, Morfydd 01248 601012
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BDS Education Programme
· Teaching and training for 14 19 year olds from schools and colleges. This may be day-release training, or residential course training ( similar to a Junior Whip Camp), or a combination of both. · Teaching and training for adults. This may be a series of one hour, half day or full day driving lessons, and/or residential courses ( where the learner(s) stay on site or in the area for more than one day to have driving lessons), or a combination of both. Our outline plan of provision is being
received with great interest, and we have already been approached by a number of
schools and colleges who would like to put students through the BDS Education
Programme. If you have any queries, or would like any help filling in
the form, please contact either Please complete the information form:
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EXAMINATIONS IN CARRIAGE DRIVING COMPETENCE The Society has seven levels of competence set by the
Test & Training Committee. This scheme is well established
and has recently been completely revised. The tests are
completely voluntary but Preliminary, Intermediate
and Advanced Certificates must be taken in sequence,
with the Road Driving Assessment being pre-requisite
to the Intermediate Certificate. Dates for 2009 Proficiency Exams can be found
on the Calendar page .
Preliminary Competence Certificate (Level 1) To be capable of harnessing up and driving a single turnout safely to a basic simple standard to include an understanding of safety on the roads and basic human first aid. Consists of 3 units which may be taken on the same day, or at a different time. Road Driving Assessment Road Driving Assessment Candidates who have not achieved their Preliminary Driving competence accredited (Unit 2), will need to have their driving ability assessed in an enclosed area prior to proceeding onto the roads in Element 2 of the Test - Drive on the Public Highway. (see page 4 of the Road Driving Assessment Syllabus) This test can be used as a stand alone unit and can be taken in isolation from any other BDS test. Candidates using this Test as a stand alone unit must also complete the additional requirements found on page 4 of the Road Driving Assessment Syllabus Training Initiative Take your BDS Road Driving Assessment Test for just £5. New training
initiative is key to your future on the Road.
Intermediate Competence Certificate (Level 2) To show a sound theoretical knowledge of single and pair harness and be capable of driving a single turnout efficiently and safely showing an element of style. To discuss and identify vehicles and equipment, including their use and care. In order to achieve the full certificate candidates must achieve compulsory units 1,2,8 and 9 with one Optional Unit of their choice [see below], however each individual unit will be accredited as it is achieved. The entire certificate must be completed within 24 months of registration. Optional units: horse driving trials; private driving; pleasure driving; driving for the disabled. There is a unit for pair driving [unit 3] which at this level is optional but becomes compulsory for those wishing to progress to the Advanced Certificate. Units may be taken at the same time or on separate occasions. Preliminary & Intermediate Advanced Competence Certificate To be capable of producing and turnout out singles and pairs to a very high standard of competence. To show a sound knowledge of the theory, including paces and to drive to a very high standard demonstrating complete safety and style at all times. Candidates may drive their own turnout but will be required to drive one that is unknown to them. Separate units on training of horses/ponies, practical driving, and vehicles and harness. Optional extra unit for tandems and teams (4 reins). The Preliminary and Intermediate certificates include an appropriate section on horse knowledge and care. Teaching Element International Level I All candidates must have passed the Advanced Level
driving examination (above) and hold a recognised First Aid
certificate. To plan, prepare and teach a Level I lesson,
including communication skills, accident safety procedure
and use of teaching aids. Only a preliminary standard of driving is required but knowledge of turnout, harness theory and stable management is to a very high standard. Those holding British Horse Society, Riding Club or Pony Club qualifications to the equivalent standards will be exempt from the stable management section. This examination can lead to a professional qualification for carriage grooms with a City & Guilds/B.D.S. Certificate. This City & Guilds of London Institute/B.D.S. Certificate for Carriage Driving Grooms is to a very high standard of professional competence and candidates are examined on a two week period assessment of their practical ability to run a small Carriage Driving Yard. Preliminary Grooms Test This test is designed to be achievable by trainee
carriage driving grooms. It requires a basic understanding
of horse knowledge and care and a basic understanding of
working with the preparation of horses. For more information about tests, please contact the BDS
Secretary - click
The syllabi for the above tests are available from the
BDS - click
BDS TESTS FOR DISABLED DRIVERS The examinations in carriage driving competence detailed above are not suitable for disabled drivers but the British Driving Society has produced four tests for them which have been specially written by Sallie Walrond. These are: Preliminary, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced, which must be taken in that order. There are also tests designed for people who are blind. Each syllabus itemises in detail the requirements for the relevant test. These range from naming the parts and uses of a set of grooming kit and directing the putting on of a set of single harness (preliminary), to detailing the complete fitness programme required for a horse driving trial, directing the assembling of a set of pair harness and driving a specially written dressage test with a single (advanced). Trainers may wish to use these test syllabi to give a sense of purpose to their weekly group training sessions. Test days will be arranged as required throughout the country and successful candidates will receive certificates. Miss Sarah Wildy, New House, Ledgemoor, Weobley, Herefordshire. Tel: 01544 318606 will undertake organisation of test days. Sets of test cards with full syllabi details are available from the BDS Office @ £1.75. Duty of Care & Accident
Prevention
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