DEFRA

We have had a student sponsored by DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) you can visit their website on www.defra.gov.uk and also LANTRA Awards. Each case is reviewed on its own merits. Website address - www.lantra.co.uk/awards

New Deal

Some students have benefited from the ‘New Deal for Loan Parents’ initiative. The National Helpline is 0800 868868. You can visit their website on www.newdeal.gov.uk

You may be eligible for a grant or free training and consultations with a business advisor.

The Prince's Trust

The Prince's Trust offers bursaries, low-interest loans and ongoing business advice to help people aged 18 to 30 to start up in business. The Princes Trust Website Our Recommended Associate for Cornwall, Dan Wilson originally came through The Princes Trust.

Jockeys Employment and Training Scheme

JETS support jockeys who wish to acquire new skills, add 'strings to their bow' or who wish to pursue a new career. Have a look at there website to see if you qualify. JETS Website

Discount for Horse Charities

There is a 20% Discount for Registered Horse Charities. If a registered Horse or Animal Charity would like to send a member of staff on a course with Intelligent Horsemanship they are now entitled to a 20% discount. The charity would need to contact our office on 01488 71300 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to confirm agreement of payment through the charity.

Having trouble raising funds to go on our courses? How about coming on the course as a Helper....

We look for helpers on the following courses:

5 Day Foundation Course
Perfect Manners
Handling the Untouched Horse Course
Leading and Loading Course

What is involved in helping?

Being a helper is hard work but fun! You will have the opportunity to sit in on all the lectures and your duties will include preparing the horses for the students, generally making sure that the trainers and students have everything they need and washing up (students drink lots of tea and coffee!!)

For further information, contact the IH Office on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Who can help?

You would need to be 18 years or over.

It may be possible for work experience students aged 16 or 17 to attend the course as a helper, as long as a parent/guardian is with them at all times during the course. Please phone the IH Office on 01488 71300 to discuss this further.

What do I do next?

Have a look on the 'Course and Dates' page to see which course you would like to help on.

Then phone the IH Office on 01488 71300 to check availability.

Once you have booked your place, please complete the Volunteer Application Form, sign it and post or fax to:

Intelligent Horsemanship Ltd
Lethornes
Upper Lambourn
Berkshire
RG17 8QS

Fax: 01488 73783