BSc (Hons) 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 Equestrian Studies faculty

This comprehensive degree programme covers all aspects of equine management and equips graduates with the necessary skills to run their own equine business. Structured to allow you to pursue a programme which reflects your experiences and interests, the course is a mix between theory and practical outside demonstrations, visits and seminars. You will cover the training and breeding of horses, equine science and estate management.

UCAS Course Code: D422 H BSc/EqMgt

Entry Requirements

240 UCAS points made up from A levels, preferably one in a Science based subject, or Level 3 vocational qualification.   All applicants should also have a GCSE grade C or above in English, Maths and Science.

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

Location
Hadlow

Course Duration
3 years, 2-3 days per week, plus work experience in years 1 and 2.

Course Content

 Year 1 

• Equine anatomy & physiology
• Equine welfare and husbandry (1)
• Equine welfare and husbandry (2)
• Training young horses
• Principles of management
• Work-based learning

 Year 2

• A choice of:
  - Riding & training horses
  - Veterinary science
• Equine and human sports science
• Horse breeding management
• Applied enterprise management
• Organisation and event planning
• Equine welfare and husbandry (3)
• A choice of:
  - Riding and training horses on the flat
  - Stresses in the sports horse
  - Equine health management
  - Riding and training horses over fences

 Year 3

• Breeding enterprise management
• Advanced equine behaviour
• Applied equine nutrition
• Advanced management studies
• Applied alternative therapies
• Dissertation
• A choice of:
  - Advanced eqiutation and coaching
  - Advances in equine reproductive techniques
• Management reproductive techniques

Students are expected to undertake work experience in each year. You will be supported in finding an appropriate placement which will enable you to gain an insight into working life.

Assessment Method
Coursework (written assignments, reports, case studies and presentations) as well as end of unit examinations.

Progression Routes
Successful students may progress onto a related MSc or PhD programme. Alternatively, the programme provides students with the necessary skills for management within a commercial or competition yard environment, or related industry.

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

• How to apply