Course Overview
If you've completed the Level 3 Extended Certificate in Equine Management Equitation (Riding), this course follows on from that. The course will give you the opportunity to progress further with your studies and continue to enhance your theory based knowledge and practical skills by utilising the outstanding equine facilities on campus.
You'll be involved in the daily care of the horses through yard duties which will develop the practical skills necessary to gain employment within the equine industry e.g. a riding school, competition yard, livery yard or therapy centre. Successful completion of this programme will allow you to progress onto higher education.
Achieve a merit or above in Level 3 National Extended Certificate Equine Management, grade 4 or above in GCSE English, Mathematics and/or science, and receive a satisfactory reference from course tutor
Whether you need the skills and knowledge to step into a successful career within the equine industry, or the qualification to progress into higher education, this course will support you in achieving your career goals.
Some of our students have gone on to some fantastic careers in a wide range of industries and enjoyed some exceptional work placements all over the world, helping them open doors to their dream careers.
Course Overview
Course information
If you've completed the Level 3 Extended Certificate in Equine Management Equitation (Riding), this course follows on from that. The course will give you the opportunity to progress further with your studies and continue to enhance your theory based knowledge and practical skills by utilising the outstanding equine facilities on campus.
You'll be involved in the daily care of the horses through yard duties which will develop the practical skills necessary to gain employment within the equine industry e.g. a riding school, competition yard, livery yard or therapy centre. Successful completion of this programme will allow you to progress onto higher education.
Entry requirements
Achieve a merit or above in Level 3 National Extended Certificate Equine Management, grade 4 or above in GCSE English, Mathematics and/or science, and receive a satisfactory reference from course tutor
Career opportunities
Whether you need the skills and knowledge to step into a successful career within the equine industry, or the qualification to progress into higher education, this course will support you in achieving your career goals.
Some of our students have gone on to some fantastic careers in a wide range of industries and enjoyed some exceptional work placements all over the world, helping them open doors to their dream careers.
Why study Equine at Hartpury College?
Hartpury’s world-class equine facilities are used not only for formal learning but also for work experience, including at our own commercial Equine Therapy Centre and in our events department, supporting our international showpiece events and other high quality competitions, with the chance to work with some of the stars of the equine world. Many students also complete work placements out in industry, including at top yards and riding centres and in marketing and commercial roles.
Why study Equine at Hartpury College?
Hartpury’s world-class equine facilities are used not only for formal learning but also for work experience, including at our own commercial Equine Therapy Centre and in our events department, supporting our international showpiece events and other high quality competitions, with the chance to work with some of the stars of the equine world. Many students also complete work placements out in industry, including at top yards and riding centres and in marketing and commercial roles.
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With a BTEC pass rate of 99.4%, our outcomes for students are exceptional.
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