Subject Area: | Course code: | Course Type: |
Equine Studies | EQ223A01/23/1 | Further Education |
If you have the drive to work in the equine industry and you want to gain outstanding knowledge and skills in all aspects of horse management, then this is the course for you. The course offers the perfect balance between theory and practical based learning working alongside experienced and highly qualified staff. It is a one year study programme, and ensures you can leave Kingston Maurward College with internationally recognised qualifications in the equine industry.
Students undertake two weeks external work experience in industry, which allows students the opportunity to gain valuable experience with a wide range of specialist employment providers. Students are actively involved in weekly yard duties, caring for the horses, on a rota basis, at Manor Stables, to develop and enhance vital practical skills needed for employment in industry. Students develop supervisory and teamwork skills regarding the running our yard and all students are fully immersed in our commercial activities which includes assisting with running our equine competitions and riding school on duty weekends.
As a British Horse Society (BHS) assessment centre, students also have the opportunity to take BHS exams (additional cost involved). We actively encourage the students to take these additional assessments in order to gain further internationally recognised qualifications alongside their study programme which increases employment opportunities and strengthens their CV when ready to progress for life and a career after Kingston Maurward.
Throughout the course, whenever possible, there are visits from guest speakers, industry experts, masterclasses and trips to a variety of equine establishments and also events, for example, Badminton Horse trials and Olympia to name just a few.
Start date: | End date: | Start time: | End time: |
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07-Sep-2023 | 23-Jun-2024 | 9.00 a.m. | 4.00 p.m. |
Mode of attendance |
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Full Time |
Day of the week | Number of sessions |
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Various |
There are no course fees for eligible students aged 16-18. Students aged 19-25 may also be eligible for government funding or a student loan depending on their circumstances. |
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Kingston Maurward College Equine Uniform which includes polo shirts, sweatshirts and jackets, which is worn at all times whilst at college. Contribution to study trips BHS exams entry costs, which is optional for those who wish to gain another internationally recognised qualification alongside their vocational studies |
Basic stationery - pens, pencils, A4 lever arch files, ruler, eraser and back pack.
Riding hat PAS 015 navy or black cover, body protector BS1, hairnets for longer than collar length, schooling whip and jump whip.
Navy yard overalls, waterproof trousers and steel toe capped wellington or yard boots. Navy, black or brown jodhpurs or breeches (no leggings or running tights), black or brown long leather riding boots or jodhpur boots and leather gaiters.