College Equine Hartpury

Equine diplomas

World-class facilities and expertise

Develop the confidence and experience to forge a career doing what you love at one of the largest equine education centres in the world.

With world-class equine facilities, expert lecturers and plenty of opportunities to gain commercial experience on campus, we offer an exceptional learning environment. Our students progress onto degrees at Hartpury University and elsewhere, as well as a range of exciting careers within the thriving equine industry.

Learn through a mix of theory and practical sessions. Our lecturers will share their knowledge of the equine industry – from eventing, showjumping and dressage to thoroughbred and stud work. You’ll get hands-on with horses on the yard in practical sessions.

Our courses

Whether you aspire to work with horses in a practical environment – or take on a business role in the equine or other industries – we have the course for you. Make full use of our facilities and develop experience and industry contacts for the future.

Our large equine centre provides stabling for 230 horses – including livery for 150 horses – but you don't need to have your own horse to study one of our equine courses — We have over 50 loan horses. If you love riding, join our Equestrian Club for recreational riding opportunities as well as fun trips, demonstrations, and guest speakers.

Featured equine diplomas

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Level 3 Foundation Diploma Equine Management Equitation Riding
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Level 3 Foundation Diploma Equine Management Equitation (Riding)

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.

Level 3 Extended Diploma Equine Management Equitation Riding
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Level 3 Extended Diploma Equine Management Equitation (Riding)

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.

Level 3 Foundation Diploma Equine Management Business
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Level 3 Foundation Diploma Equine Management Business

This course allows you to gain detailed academic knowledge and an in-depth understanding of horse management and business through both theory-based and practical sessions. You'll study both pure business and equine-related units, giving you the specialised knowledge needed to pursue a range of careers.

Level 3 Extended Diploma Equine Management Business
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Level 3 Extended Diploma Equine Management Business

If you want to gain an understanding of the business behind the equine industry, this non riding course is for you. Study equine-related business modules and apply the theory as you take part in practical sessions on our equine yard – we have loan horses for you to work with. You’ll spend one day a week in industry to gain
first-hand commercial experience. You'll also be involved in weekend show duties. Be ready to pursue a wide range of careers within an equine or business environment.

BA Equine Business Management L6

Why study equine at Hartpury?

With competition arenas, horse riding simulators, equine therapy, rider performance and research centres, we offer the perfect learning environment. Field trips and business experience will strengthen your learning, and help you to stand out from the crowd when progressing onto your next steps.

You can also volunteer with our specialist teams to gain industry experience around your studies, ready for your career.

We host three major equine events each year. Students can get involved at our NAF Five Star International Hartpury Horse Trials, NAF Five Star Hartpury Festival of Dressage or NAF Five Star Hartpury Showjumping Spectacular for special behind-the-scenes access and hands-on experience as some of the biggest names in the equine world compete.

Ready to apply?

Places at our Ofsted Outstanding college are competitive, so we recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

Prospective students don't need to have attended an open day to submit an application and can apply beforehand with no financial or any other obligations.