Level 2 Equine Tehcnical Skills with Behaviour or Equitation (Riding)

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Key Facts

Awarding Body: Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)
Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: EQ2FTP001B0
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Brooksby College

Code: EQ2FTP001B0

Studying on our 850-acre Brooksby Estate equipped with our very own Equestrian Centre, students benefit from expert tuition from event riders, dressage judges and highly qualified and experienced coaches. We are committed to developing your skills and knowledge to levels which exceed the increasing requirements of employers in the industry.

We have a range of horses on-site at Brooksby, from novice to advanced, and state-of-the-art facilities such as our Equine Rehabilitation Centre. We also offer the option of Working Livery at highly competitive rates for students who would like to bring their own horse to college.

Features & Benefits

Brooksby Equestrian Centre houses some truly fantastic facilities, including an indoor riding arena and outdoor floodlit arena with British Show Jumping approved jumps. Additionally, students benefit from access to our state-of-the-art Equine Rehabilitation Centre with Activo-Med water treadmill, Maxuss Solarium and more.

Course Content

Riding Pathway Modules

Work Experience

Carrying out Stable Duties

Feeding and Watering; Horse Handling

Keeping Horses at Grass; Horse Biology

Riding Horses on the Flat

Riding Horses Over Fence

Non-Riding Pathway Modules:

Work Experience

Carrying Out Stable Duties

Feeding and Watering

Horse Handling

Keeping Horses at Grass

Maintenance of Horse Tack and Clothing

Introduction to Lunging Horses

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English, Maths and Science OR Level 1 Animal Care and Entry 3 Functional Skills

Progression

Many of our Level 2 students go on to our Level 3 Equine course or into employment. After successfully completing Level 3, students can progress on to Higher Education and/or progress into successful careers across all areas of the Equestrian industry, including grooms, riding instructors, eventing, behaviourists, rehabilitation, industry-retail, feed companies and teaching.

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