Horse Management students have access to an exciting range of specialist resources at the College. They will have access to all of the college horses, riding once a week and will regularly be on the professional Equine yard working with other students, commercial staff and lecturers. The Equine centre comprises of a 60m x 40m indoor riding arena, Large outdoor arena, cross country paddock and off road hacking around the extensive estate. Students have the opportunity to bring their horse with them for the extent of their course or for the week while they are on commercial experience. During their course students will undertake commercial experience and work experience developing their skills to an industry standard. Students will be guided by our specialist staff in developing theory knowledge and practical skills in key areas of the equine industry. Students will get the opportunity to go on trips and have expert guest speakers come and give and insight into the Industry. In the second year of the course Level 3 students have the opportunity to select their chosen stream of Equitation or Yard Management to develop them towards specific careers. Guided by our expert lecturers you will advance your knowledge of horse management, routine and competition care. Through theoretical and practical learning you will develop knowledge of preparing horses for competition, horse behaviour and maintenance as well as equine science and health and disease.
Four GCSEs at 9-4 (A* - C), preferably including English or Maths.
Vocational and professional qualifications are taught through college based theory and practical lessons with further learning and understanding developed via directed self-study. Assessment consists of internally set coursework and assignments which are a mixture of theory and practical assessment. The Level 3 Diploma has two externally assessed exam modules over the two years.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | West Street, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7RR |
Horse Management students have access to an exciting range of specialist resources at the College. They will have access to all of the college horses, riding once a week and will regularly be on the professional Equine yard working with other students, commercial staff and lecturers. The Equine centre comprises of a 60m x 40m indoor riding arena, Large outdoor arena, cross country paddock and off road hacking around the extensive estate. Students have the opportunity to bring their horse with them for the extent of their course or for the week while they are on commercial experience. During their course students will undertake commercial experience and work experience developing their skills to an industry standard. Students will be guided by our specialist staff in developing theory knowledge and practical skills in key areas of the equine industry. Students will get the opportunity to go on trips and have expert guest speakers come and give and insight into the Industry. In the second year of the course Level 3 students have the opportunity to select their chosen stream of Equitation or Yard Management to develop them towards specific careers. Guided by our expert lecturers you will advance your knowledge of horse management, routine and competition care. Through theoretical and practical learning you will develop knowledge of preparing horses for competition, horse behaviour and maintenance as well as equine science and health and disease.
Four GCSEs at 9-4 (A* - C), preferably including English or Maths.
Vocational and professional qualifications are taught through college based theory and practical lessons with further learning and understanding developed via directed self-study. Assessment consists of internally set coursework and assignments which are a mixture of theory and practical assessment. The Level 3 Diploma has two externally assessed exam modules over the two years.