Students are integrated into the busy yard under the watchful eye of highly trained Bridg'it Venture staff, who compile a study/care plan for each individual. These plans are regularly amended during weekly team meetings to provide new challenges consistent with the students' changing abilities.

Horse-related theory and other sessions in information technology, literacy, numeracy and personal development take place in the lecture room. These sessions are designed to provide experience and practice in the kinds of 'real life' situations our students encounter. Expressive arts sessions cover a range of media and provide opportunities to develop skills and hobbies previously unrecognised.

Vocational assessment is made through the Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS) Tests. For more senior students, the Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Levels I or II in Horse Care may be more appropriate. There is an emphasis on life skills, assessed through an in-house modular system.

Learning to work both independently and as a member of a team is an important skill to take to a whole range of work and living situations.