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.
Level 3 Extended Certificate Equine Management (Equitation)
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 Certificate Equine Management (Behaviour)
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 (Equitation)
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
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.
Level 3 Diploma Equine Management (Equitation)
This is a progression course for students who have successfully completed the Level 3 Extended Certificate course at Hartpury College. Develop the theoretical and practical skills to work in the equine industry. You'll have regular yard duties, including weekends. It’s therefore compulsory to live in Hartpury accommodation during your studies. You’ll complete internal work experience as well as an external block during your course.
Level 3 Diploma Equine Management (Behaviour)
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, throughout both years, as well as an external block in your second year, to develop your skills in a workplace setting.
Level 3 Extended Diploma Equine Management (Science)
If you're passionate about equine science and want to learn about the structure, diet, behaviour and rehabilitation of horses, then this course is ideal for you. You'll develop a strong scientific knowledge base as you study three core science modules on this course. You'll gain an academic understanding of equine science and hone your applied skills during a four-week block of external work experience during each year of your course.
Level 3 Extended Diploma Equine Management (Equitation)
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
This course allows you to gain detailed academic knowledge and an in-depth understanding of horse management and business through theory-based and practical sessions. 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. 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.
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.
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