Code: EQ3FTP001B1
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.
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.
Year 1 Modules
Equine Structure
Form and Function
Equine Diet and Nutrition
Work Experience in the Equine Sector
Horse Tack Equipment and Rugs
Equine Health and Husbandry
Preparation and Presentation of the Horse for Competition Disciplines
Equine Behaviour
Riding and Exercising Horses (Riding Pathway)
Riding Analysis and Theory (Non-Riding Pathway)
Year 2 Modules:
Managing Equine Disease
Managing an Equine Yard
Horse Fitness
Working Horses from the Ground
Managing Equine Injuries and Rehabilitation
Schooling Horses on the Flat (Riding Pathway)
Ground Poles and Grid Work for Horses (Riding Pathway)
Introduction to Equestrian Coaching (Riding Pathway)
Equine Business Management (Non-Riding Pathway)
Managing an Equine Event (Non-Riding Pathway)
Investigative Industry Project (Non-Riding Pathway)
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths
Upon successful completion of the Level 3 course, students can progress on to Higher Education and/or enter 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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