Course overview
If you already have experience with horses as well as the passion and determination to turn it into a career then this is the course for you. It will help you to take your existing skills to a professional sphere and prepare you to work in the equine industry or progress to higher education.
You will have lectures in a range of subjects from Nutrition to Fitness, as well as practical lessons.
Our top class facilities include stabling for 24 horses, horse walker, solarium, and covered practical area, 20m x 60m indoor arena with viewing gallery and 30m x 60m outdoor arena. We provide a range of horses to suit all abilities including cobs, thoroughbreds, young horses and competition horses.
You’ll be able to ride a range of horses at college that are suited to develop your individual skills.
Level 3 students organise and run shows in a range of disciplines and also have the chance to compete in them on our college horses. We are also a British Horse Society (BHS) assessment centre so can support you in taking these additional qualifications.
When on yard duties you will be undertaking normal horse care tasks such as feeding, mucking out, grooming and also clipping throughout the winter. As part of the duty team you will also have the opportunity to learn supervisory skills, getting you ready for a career with horses.
We often have competitions at weekends in our Equestrian Centre so you will also have the opportunity to get involved with these. You could learn to be a steward, work with a course builder or write for a dressage judge.
You’ll be learning from experienced and well qualified staff, who are there to ensure you reach your full potential.
