I want to help at horse shows

Setting up, helping riders and handing out the rosettes.

When you are older, this could become: Event organiser, Show steward, Competition groom

See this for age 12 to 15 16 to 17

When you are grown up, a day might look like this

MorningHelp set up the show ring
Show people where to go
MiddayHelp keep everyone safe around the horses
AfternoonHand out rosettes to the winners
EveningHelp tidy up and say thank you

Things that help

Helping others
Being organised
Staying safe
Being friendly

Skills

The skills this dream uses

More horseshoes means this dream uses that skill a lot.

Caring for horses

Understanding horses

Being with people

Staying safe

Your own skills card

Soon, when you log in, you can tick what you already do and collect horseshoes as you learn.

Suggested

Where to start

Three good courses to begin with.

Start here

Why Horses Spook

Helps you with: understanding horses, staying safe.

Coming soon

Then

A Day in the Life of a Horse

Helps you with: caring for horses, understanding horses.

Coming soon

After that

What Makes a Happy Horse?

Helps you with: caring for horses, understanding horses.

Coming soon

Your trail · 8 to 11

Your horse trail

Try these in any order.

Explore8 to 11

A Day in the Life of a HorseComing soon
Why Horses SpookComing soon
What Makes a Happy Horse?Coming soon
How Horses Talk Without WordsComing soon

When you finish the trail

Help at a school or club event

Coming at 16 to 17At 16 you can start recognised training: 1 UKRS accredited course and 3 more we are checking, plus help getting ready for work.

Next steps

Things to try now

Try nextHelp at a school or club event

Also tryPlan a pretend horse show with toys

Always do these with a grown-up.

Courses marked "UKRS: being checked" are working examples from the UKRS library of more than 50 courses. Each is checked against its exact standard, minimum age and approval before it is offered or described as UKRS accredited. All courses are coming soon.