Harwich Horse Rangers Association
The Harwich Horse Rangers Association provides young people—particularly those who may struggle in traditional education—with hands-on equestrian sessions that build transferable life and workplace skills. Through the full yard experience, participants develop confidence, risk awareness, responsibility, emotional regulation, communication skills, and positive relationships. Their work-based horse care qualification has a range of topics including general horse care, yard safety, washing, mucking out, feeding and grooming, . They also teach tack knowledge, leading, rugging up and turn out and catching in as part of the qualification.
More about the Harwich Horse Rangers Association
The Horse Rangers Association (Harwich) Limited is an independent registered children’s charity and youth organisation dedicated to horsemanship, horse riding lessons, and equine education for young people in the Tendring and Colchester area. Originally part of the Horse Rangers Association founded in 1954 by Raymond Gordon, the Harwich Troop was established in 1990 and became an independent charity in 2004, while maintaining its Horse Ranger heritage. Run entirely by volunteers, the organisation provides horse riding instruction, stable management training, and equine theory lessons, giving children who do not own a horse the opportunity to learn about horses, develop confidence, discipline, and practical skills in a safe and supportive environment, regardless of their background or financial circumstances.
Where are they based?
Find them at:
The Horse Rangers Association Harwich,
Michaelstowe Drive
Ramsey
Essex
CO12 5ER
You can also call on: 07798 898 702
Or email: HRAHarwich@gmail.com
Available courses
The Harwich Horse Rangers Association currently offer a Level 1 qualification in Work-Based Horse Care.
The guide below contains more information on this course.
There is a lot of information, so if you would prefer to speak to someone about this course on the phone, please call us on 01672 519977.
We would love to hear from people interested in taking this course, their families or from local authorities looking to support them.
Level 1 in Work-Based Horse Care
Guidance on the course, and what it involves.
" At Harwich Horse Rangers Association we strive to have an inclusive, welcoming environment. Our pupils develop skills that will help them through life. Improving confidence, communication and being part of the team. We hope our partnership with Haddon Training will encourage our learners to build a deeper knowledge and passion for caring for horses. "
After the course
People who take a course will learn new skills and get a qualification.
They can chose to do another course, or look for a job doing what they have learnt.
Alternative Provision - Questions and Answers
The length of the course depends on the person taking it, their needs and what course they are interested in.
Some courses can also have different things to learn at different levels too.
If you are unsure if your local authority will pay, please get in touch and we can help to guide you, alongside the companies we work with to give the training.
These courses are made for those who found school hard. The learning is done is small pieces and is made for you to understand. You will have support from experienced people who know how to help you and want you to succeed. Everything about the course is made for you so that you can get experience doing something you enjoy.
Animals including horses have been proven to increase levels of happiness and well-being. Being around animals and learning to take care of them enables people to develop skills of empathy and understanding.