Subject Area: | Course code: | Course Type: |
Equine Studies | EQ226A01/25/2 | Further Education |
This course offers the perfect balance between theory and practical based learning working alongside experienced and highly qualified staff. It is a two year study programme, and ensures you can leave Kingston Maurward College with internationally recognised qualifications in the equine industry.
Students undertake 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 skills in the second year and all students are fully immersed in our commercial activities which includes assisting with running our equine competitions 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 The London International Horse Show to name just a few.
Start date: | End date: | Start time: | End time: |
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09-Sep-2025 | 18-Jun-2027 | 9.30 a.m. | 3.45 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 (2011) navy or black cover, body protector BETA 2018 level 3,hairnets for hair longer than collar length, plaiting kit, schooling whip and jump whip. Navy waterproof coat and waterproof trousers, wellingtons and/or suitable sturdy footwear. Navy, black or brown jodhpurs or breeches (no running tights), black or brown long leather riding boots or jodhpur boots and leather gaiters. Suitable navy or black base layers for cold weather.