FdSc EQUINE MANAGEMENT

Resources

• 64 horses, a number of which are ex-competition, including foals and stallions
• 2 indoor arenas, one of which is international size (35m x 60m)
• Outdoor manege (40m x 50m)
• Extensive cross country courses including water jumps, coffins and banks
• Show jumping paddock and jumping lane
• Horse weighbridge, high speed treadmill, horse walker and stocks
• Science laboratories
• Recognised competition and BHS examination centre

Typical Employers
Competition centres, yards, research centres, feed manufacturers, event management agencies, equine welfare organisations, riding schools, racing yards, studs and equine veterinary clinics.

Industry Links

Students at Hadlow receive a 5% discount at Speedgate Saddlery.  Students also benefit from strong links with international competition riders, the Society of Master Saddlers, Ken Lyndon-Dykes and the partnership with Bell Equine veterinary practice.

More about Equine Courses faculty

Enabling students to gain a solid understanding of the equine industry in a vocational way, this programme is divided between the classroom, practical sessions, visits and lecture demonstrations. You will be given the necessary management skills for a career within the equine industry and, by the end of the programme, be particularly suited to work in the competition horse industry as either a coach, trainer, rider, stable manager, centre manager or events co-ordinator. This programme can be structured to your individual experiences.

UCAS Course Code: NDF4 H FdSc/LLEM

Entry Requirements

80 UCAS points: 1 A level at Grade C or above or National Diploma at PPM or equivalent supported by GCSEs.

Additional Experience
Life experiences are taken into account when considering applications.

Location
Hadlow

Course Duration
Full time: 2 years, 2-3 days per week plus work experience. Part-time: 3 years, 1-2 days per week plus work experience.

Course Content

Year 1

• Horse mastership and equitation
• Stud practice
• Grassland and soils management
• Training young horses
• Equine science
• Land use practices (business management)
• Work experience/land-based study

Year 2

• Horse mastership and equitation
• Equine resource planning (business management)
• Estate management (business management)
• Introduction to research skills
• Work experience/project

A choice of:

• Horse breeding management
• Coaching skills
• Advanced equitation
• Stresses in the sports horse

The work based learning modules are a key feature of this course.. You will be expected to complete a work based project which occurs over an eight week period at the end of the academic session. You will be supported in finding an appropriate placement and your progress within a working environment monitored.

Assessment Method
Coursework (written assignments, projects and presentations) as well as end of year examinations.

Progression Routes
Successful students can enhance their skills and progress onto the BSc (Hons) Equine Management programme. Graduates will also be fully prepared for managerial and technical positions within the equine industry.

Specialist Equipment Needed
BSI approved riding hat, boots, jodhpurs, whip and grooming kit.

• How to apply