Students
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.
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.
Entry Requirements 80 UCAS points: 1 A Level at Grade C or above or National Diploma at PPM or equivalent supported by GCSEs. Life experiences will be taken into consideration.
Location
Hadlow
Start Date Induction will take place w/c Monday 14th September 2009. The programme will begin w/c Monday 21st September 2009.
Course Duration
3 years, 1-2 days aweek.