Equine Courses

Courses

• NPTC (City & Guilds) National Certificate in Horse Care
• Edexcel (BTEC) National Diploma in Horse Management
• NPTC (City & Guilds) NVQ Level 1 Horse Care
• NPTC (City & Guilds) NVQ Level 2 Horse Care
• NPTC (City & Guilds) NVQ Level 3 Horse Care and Management
• Edexcel (BTEC) National Certificate in Horse Management
• BHS Horse Owners Certificate - Level 1
• BHS Horse Owners Certificate - Level 2
• BHS Certificate in Horse Knowledge, Care and Riding - Stage 1
• BHS Certificate in Horse Knowledge, Care and Riding - Stage 2
• BHS Certificate in Horse Knowledge, Care and Riding - Stage 3
• BHS Preliminary Teaching Test (PTT)

The equine industry can be broadly divided into the Thoroughbred and non-Thoroughbred sectors. Most people in the horse world start with practical jobs such as being a stud groom, riding instructor, equine physiotherapist or yard manager. Nowadays there are plenty of opportunities on the research side such as working in nutrition, horse rehabilitation, technical veterinary support or equine welfare.

The College's Equine Training and Development Unit provides stabling for around 40 horses and incorporates a range of stable designs. There is also a 50 x 40m indoor arena and two outdoor arenas, horse walker, jumping paddocks and a cross country course. At the Unit students can develop practical skills, from grooming, tacking up and clipping through to lungeing and first aid skills.

The Lordships Stud is an extensive working stud unit which houses a variety of broodmares, foals, stallions and youngstock. It operates as a commercial stud and as an excellent educational facility for students.

In line with BHS training centre standards and due to the nature of the horses at the unit, we ask that students weigh no more than 13 stone. Non-riding stud options are available where appropriate.