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Equine
If you would like to care for or
work with horses, and want to combine learning equine science and
business management with sound practical skills, then our Equine
department can offer you the excellent facilities and expert tutors
you will need to forge a fantastic career in the industry.
You’ll have to be
hard-working, and happy to take part in routine yard duties on a
rota of early mornings, evenings and weekends to ensure the horses
are well cared for. If you can see yourself learning anatomy and
physiology alongside topics like competition grooming then you will
enjoy the variety that is a key part of our Equine
courses.
You can take advantage of
tuition in riding, as well as all aspects of horse care and
management, at our facilities in Mount Pleasant, which are equipped
with purpose built stabling, two indoor arenas, classrooms and a
student rest room. Out of class, you will have the opportunity to
go on numerous visits to places of interest, including studs,
veterinary centres, horse sales and competitive events. Guest
speakers regularly visit the centre to give lectures and
demonstrations, which complement the shows and events which are
held by the College.
There are also great
progression opportunities, as more and more universities are
offering degree-level qualifications in the field, as well as
British Horse Society examinations and qualifications, and job
roles that look for a qualification in this area include
instructors, grooms, event riders, stud farm managers, and welfare
officers. The experience you gain working with such a wide variety
of horses will be invaluable, whatever career path you choose to
follow after College.