Level 3 Extended Certifcate Equine Management Equitation Riding

Level 3 Extended Certificate Equine Management Equitation (Non-riding)

Diplomas

This course is for students who want to develop the theoretical and practical skills to
work with horses in the equine industry. Our students have regular yard duties, including weekends. It’s therefore compulsory to live in Hartpury accommodation during your studies. You’ll complete internal work experience to develop your skills in a workplace setting.

Key Information

Course Duration: One year
Part or Full Time: Full Time
Level of Study: Diplomas

Course Overview

This course gives you the opportunity to gain a good grounding in key aspects of horse management and equitation. The course is a mixture of theory and practical units.

The theory units will ensure that you have an understanding of the importance of correct horse management and how this impacts on equine performance. The practical units will teach the skills that are required to work in an equine yard looking after a variety of horses.

You'll be involved in the daily care of the horses through yard duties to develop the practical skills necessary to gain employment within the equine industry.  You'll therefore need to live in on-campus accommodation during your studies.

2 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language and either Maths or a Science.

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. You’ll complete internal work experience, throughout both years, as well as an external block in your second year, to develop your skills in a workplace setting.

Course Overview

Course information

This course gives you the opportunity to gain a good grounding in key aspects of horse management and equitation. The course is a mixture of theory and practical units.

The theory units will ensure that you have an understanding of the importance of correct horse management and how this impacts on equine performance. The practical units will teach the skills that are required to work in an equine yard looking after a variety of horses.

You'll be involved in the daily care of the horses through yard duties to develop the practical skills necessary to gain employment within the equine industry.  You'll therefore need to live in on-campus accommodation during your studies.

Entry requirements

2 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language and either Maths or a Science.

Career opportunities

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. You’ll complete internal work experience, throughout both years, as well as an external block in your second year, to develop your skills in a workplace setting.

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Outstanding

Rated 'Ofsted Outstanding in all areas' for academic and curriculum-related provision 

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99.4% pass-rate

With a BTEC pass rate of 99.4%, our outcomes for students are exceptional.

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“Hartpury has develop my confidence and social skills. I’m working towards a qualification that will give me the flexibility to go into the world of work or carry on with my education at university.”
Holly Bowsher
Level 3 Extended Diploma Equine Management

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Living in on-site college accommodation at Hartpury, you’ll be part of a vibrant and international community of students of all ages who share their experience of life at college and university together on one campus.

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Are you unsure about whether A-levels or a BTEC Diploma are the right choice for you? Find out the key differences and which qualification would best suit your learning style and your career and further study ambitions on our dedicated page.

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Access to world-class coaching

Our Equine Academy has a proven reputation for supporting and developing talented young riders to be the best they can be – both in their competition career and academically, opening doors to a career beyond their sport.

Whether you’re a dressage, showjumping or eventing star of the future with the potential to represent your country, we can offer you all the support you need to hit the heights in your chosen discipline. 

You’ll be supported by a world-class team of coaches and experienced support staff, plus you and your horse will have access to our multi-million pound facilities.