'The Course Companion for BHS Stage I' Description
"The Course Companion" covers the Horse Knowledge and Care elements of the BHS Stage I examination. Within each chapter are suggestions for practical follow-up work and helpful hints on examination technique. The book is an invaluable study and revision aid, which no examination candidate will want to be without. The subject matter will be equally helpful to anyone involved with the care and management of horses whether in a private or professional capacity.
Maxine Cave trained with Wellington Riding Ltd and became their director of studies. She also worked as an instructor in the equestrian department at an agricultural college, and as a freelance instructor. She was a chief examiner for many years, examining from Stage I throughout to Stage IV and Intermediate Teaching. Due to health reasons she has now retired and remains heavily involved in the equestrian industry through Arabian horse racing, being assistant trainer to her partner who is the trainer and jockey for their horses.