Equine Level 3 (Equine Sport)

Overview

This study programme is designed to provide the opportunity for students to gain detailed academic knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of equitation, animal/equine science, equine events and business in relation to horse management. The course provides students with a valid route into Higher Education or a direct route into practical/operational employment within the equine industry.

Description

Generic areas of study:

• Planning and monitoring animal feeding
• Undertake stable and yard management
• Selecting and fitting horse tack and equipment
• Preparing horses for presentation
• Understanding and promoting equine health
• Understanding the principles of animal biology and anatomy and physiology
• Work related experience
• English and maths where applicable

Equine Sport Pathway

This pathway allows students to develop their riding and training ability both in the saddle and from the ground. This route is very practical and physically demanding as students will have multiple practical sessions per week including riding lessons.

Modules include:

• Planning Animal Feeding
• Stable Management
• Horse Tack and Equipment
• Preparing horses for presentation
• Understanding equine health
• Animal Biology, anatomy and physiology

Your work is assessed continually throughout the programme, this could be through practical work, theory and riding as well as written assignments. You will also complete an end of year synoptic assessment and undertake examinations at set points in the academic year.

Work Related Experience

Students will gain work related experience on the College Equestrian Yard. Students will undertake yard duties on a rota based system as part of the study programme. Students will be expected to work on set mornings/evenings dependent on their timetable plus weekend yard duties. For example students may work Monday evening through to Wednesday morning once every three weeks. This aspect of work experience includes early morning and afternoon duties, 7.15am – 8.30am and 4.30pm – 5.30pm and weekend duties (Saturday and Sunday 8am – 4.30pm). Students will also be expected to gain meaningful external work experience as part of the study programme. In order to complete the programme students must complete a minimum of 150 hours in total. Support from the college is available to aid students in finding a suitable placement but we encourage students to find suitable placements before they commence their study programmes. All placements are Health and Safety checked prior to students commencing work experience.

Why Choose Us?

• Excellent indoor and outdoor facilities
• Support of outstanding staff
• Ability to undertake BHS training and exams
• Horses to suit differing riding abilities
• Opportunity to keep your horse at college while you study
• Opportunity to participate in the college’s BE event
• Trips and projects in the UK and abroad
• Participation in demonstrations and guest lecturers from industry professional

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 4 (old GCSE grade C) or above, to include 2 from English, Maths or Science with at least a grade 3 (old GCSE grade D) in the remaining subject. Alternatively a suitable Level 2 vocational qualification (Merit or above) with English, Maths and Science at Level 2.

Further Study

Higher education qualifications such as Foundation Degrees in Equine Event Management or Equine Sports Management and, if you're successful, then on to a top up BSc Hons Degree.