Students
FIRST DIPLOMA IN HORSE CARE (LEVEL 2)
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.
Enhancing your practical skills and subsequent employability, this course is ideal for those students seeking a career in the horse industry or who wish to progress onto a higher level course. You will learn how to handle and understand a variety of horses as well as develop your riding, horse husbandry and communication skills. In addition to the highly practical content, you will study horse behaviour and welfare, nutrition and learn how to correctly exercise a horse on the flat and over fences.
Entry Requirements Evidence of GCSE achievement at Grade D or above, or equivalent qualification attainament at a reasonable level and profile. Students need to have a willingness to learn and some aptitude for coursework.
Location
Hadlow
Course Duration
1 year, 4 days per week.
Course Content
Assessment Method
Continuous assessment through assignments, tests and practical observations. Students are encouraged to relate theory to practice in all assessments.
Progression Routes
Successful students can further their skills by enrolling onto a work-based qualification, Apprenticeship or the National Diploma. Alternatively should they wish to do so, they may gain employment in the equine industry as a groom, stablehand, rider.
Specialist Equipment Needed
You will need a BSI approved riding hat, riding boots, gloves, jodhpurs, navy blue jumpers or sweatshirts, whip and grooming kit.