Equine Training and Management, Foundation Degree (Hadlow College)

Enabling students to gain a solid understanding of the equine industry in a vocational way, this programme is divided between the classroom, practical sessions, visits and lecture demonstrations. You will be given the necessary management skills for a career within the equine industry and, by the end of the programme, be particularly suited to work in the competition horse industry as either a coach, trainer, rider, stable manager, centre manager or events co-ordinator. This programme can be structured to your individual experiences.. Degree structure Year 1 Equine anatomy and physiology. Equine welfare and husbandry. Professional practice. Work-based learning. A choice of either: Preparing and exercising horses OR Training horses from the ground.. Year 2 Equine and human sports science. Introduction to research skills. Organisation and event management. Work-based learning. A choice of either: Stresses in sports horses OR Riding and training on the flat. A choice of either: Training young horses from the ground OR Riding and training horses over fences. A choice of either: Riding and training horses on the flat OR Principles and methods of training horses.. The work based learning modules are a key feature of this course. You will be expected to complete a work based project which occurs over an eight week period at the end of the academic session. You will be supported in finding an appropriate placement and your progress within a working environment monitored.