Equine Management, BSc Hons

The horse industry is now one of the fastest growing rural sectors, and the care, welfare and management of horses is an expanding industry in the UK. Hadlow College is recognised in the industry as a centre of excellence and regularly receives requests from employers for its students and graduates to fill equine vacancies.

This comprehensive degree programme covers all aspects of equine management and equips graduates with the necessary skills to run their own equine business. Structured to allow you to pursue a programme which reflects your experiences and interests, the programme is a mix between theory and practical outside demonstrations, visits and seminars. You will cover the training and breeding of horses, equine science and business management.

Aims of the programme:

To analyse methods of equine management and development
To provide the necessary skills for management within the equine industry, either within a yard environment or allied industries
To provide practical work placements to support students' study.

UCAS code

D422 H BSc/EqMgt

Location

Hadlow College

Attendance

3 years full-time (3 days a week)

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

240 UCAS points

FROM A-levels, preferably one in a science-based subject

OR Level 3 vocational qualification.

PLUS all applicants should also have a GCSE grade C or above in English, mathematics and science.

– Life experiences are taken into account when considering applications.

– Applications from mature students are welcome.

– Applicants must have riding experience and a genuine interest in working with horses.

Specialist equipment/facilities

Students have access to facilities such as an international-sized indoor arena, cross-country courses, an outdoor arena, show jumping paddock and jumping lane. There are over 60 horses, including mares in foal, young horses in training and stallions.

Assessment

Students are assessed through practical assignments, reports, case studies, presentations and exams.

Career options

Graduates can progress to related MSc or PhD programmes or to posts in the equine management field.

Year 1

Equine Anatomy and Physiology (30 credits)
Equine Welfare and Husbandry 1 (15 credits)
Equine Welfare and Husbandry 2 (15 credits)
Training Young Horses (15 credits)
Principles of Management (15 credits)
Work-Based Learning (15 credits)
One 15-credit option chosen from: Riding and Training Horses OR Veterinary Science (15 credits)

Year 2

Equine and Human Sports Science (15 credits)
Introduction to Research Skills (15 credits)
Horse Breeding Management (15 credits)
Applied Enterprise Management (15 credits)
Organisation and Event Planning (15 credits)
Equine Welfare and Husbandry 3 (15 credits)
Two 15-credit options from: Stresses in the Sports Horse; Riding and Training Horses on the Flat; Equine Health Management; Riding and Training Horses over Fences (30 credits)

Year 3

Applied Equine Nutrition (15 credits)
Advanced Equine Behaviour (15 credits)
Appled Alternative Therapies (15 credits)
Breeding Enterprise Management (15 credits)
Advanced Management Studies (15 credits)
One option from either: Advanced Equitation and Coaching OR Advances in Equine Reproductive Techniques (15 credits)
Project (30 credits)

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