Level 3 Foundation Diploma Equine Management Business

Level 3 Foundation Diploma Equine Management

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Gain an understanding of management behind the equine industry. As part of this non-riding course, you’ll study an equine related business module 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 complete a four-week block in the industry in both years to gain first hand commercial experience. You'll also be engaged in weekend show duties. Be ready to pursue a wide range of careers within an equine or business environment.

Key Information

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

Course Overview

Gain an understanding of management behind the equine industry. As part of this non-riding course, you’ll study an equine related business module 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 complete a four-week block in the industry in both years to gain first hand commercial experience. You'll also be engaged in weekend show duties. Be ready to pursue a wide range of careers within an equine or business environment.

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language and Maths.

You're also required to complete a period of work experience at an external placement, throughout the year and as a block, as well as having the opportunity to assist in the running of our commercial equine competitions.

Successful completion of this programme will allow you to progress onto Higher Education.

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

Gain an understanding of management behind the equine industry. As part of this non-riding course, you’ll study an equine related business module 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 complete a four-week block in the industry in both years to gain first hand commercial experience. You'll also be engaged in weekend show duties. Be ready to pursue a wide range of careers within an equine or business environment.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language and Maths.

Industry experience and career opportunities

You're also required to complete a period of work experience at an external placement, throughout the year and as a block, as well as having the opportunity to assist in the running of our commercial equine competitions.

Successful completion of this programme will allow you to progress onto Higher Education.

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.

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Level 3 National Extended Diploma Equine Management (Business)

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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. 

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