Level 3 - BTEC National Extended Diploma in Equine Management

Course Content

• This study programme includes both practical and theory topics, and example units would be;
  Equine Biology
  Horse Tack and Equipment
  Equine Health and Husbandry
  Preparation and presentation for competition disciplines
  Equine Behaviour
  Managing equine disease
  Equine Business Management
  Horse Fitness
  Managing and equine Event
  Working horses from the ground
  Riding and exercising horses is included for students wishing to take a ridden pathway at this level. The study programme does have a yard manager pathway which also allows progression on to further specialist equine courses here at Kingston Maurward.
  English and Maths are also included if a grade 4 is yet to be achieved.
  Yard duties on a rota basis at Manor stables throughout the year and external work experience is included in this study programme.
  Visits, guest speakers and masterclasses are included to ensure the students work alongside and learn from industry professionals in the delivery of their study programme.

Entry Requirements

• 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 to include English, Maths and Science. A determination to succeed, passion for the equine industry and the drive to work hard academically and practically. Riding ability to at least BHS Stage 2 standard on the flat and experience riding over short tracks of fences at 70cm. At Manor Stables we have a weight limit of 85kg (13 stones 5llbs) for all riders. Riding assessments will be undertaken for ridden pathways in induction week. A ridden and a yard manager pathway are available to students and this can be discussed at interview.

Next Steps

• Apprenticeship in Equine, Higher Education or employment.

Career Opportunities

• Yard supervisor, Retail saddlery management trainee, Apprentice saddler/Saddle fitter, Country store management trainee, Event manager, Administrator/Junior management trainee in a range of equestiran related businesses, Yard office manager, Assistant Yard manager, Work rider, Trainee coach, Equine Welfare Assistant, Travelling groom, Clinical assistant (veterinary). You may also wish to become self-employed, and undertake roles such as a freelance groom, breaking and training young horses. A responsible and challenging career in the equine industry in the UK or abroad, progression to university or, with further training, a variety of therapeutic careers are attainable.