Equine Courses

Equine Business Management Course
The main objective of this course is to provide you with the necessary knowledge and tools to manage or own a profitable riding establishment.Running an equine establishment is a business like any other, and knowledge and application bring success and the rewards we all need.

Online Stable Management Course
This course covers all aspects of stable managementand will provide the student with a thorough preparation for working in the equine industry.The course has been specifically designed to provide the student with the vital information needed to operate a stable efficiently.

Online Equine Bewhaviour and Psychology Course
As well as an enjoyable course this is designed to be a serious introduction to the fascinating subject of equine behaviour. if you have never studied psychology before this is a good place to start.

The British Horse Society (BHS) Training Courses The British Horse Society offers a wide range of high quality training courses, particularly for those seeking to take BHS examinations. The Society aims to raise the standard of equestrian knowledge generally and also aid those working to gain industry recognised qualifications. Whatever your career goal in the equestrian industry, the BHS offers advice and/or training to further your development.

The Open College of Equine Studies (TOCES) offers an exciting range of high quality equine distance learning courses (also called open learning and correspondence courses). TOCES hosts regular residential Study Weeks to supplement the theoretical work covered in the distance learning courses. However long you have been involved with horses, whether you wish to study for your own pleasure, to complete British Horse Society examinations, or to gain a professional academic qualification, they have a course to suit your requirements.

Warwickshire College Equine Distance Learning Studies
The most progressive yet most established equine distance learning provider. Warwickshire College provide courses and qualifications that are recognised and respected by the horse world at large.

Warwickshire College Equine Courses

Kingston Maurward College Equine Studies offers the Foundation Degree in Equine Sports and Management. This exciting programme offers the chance to develop specialist technical knowledge and skills in the equine and allied industries. Students have the opportunity and are actively encouraged to achieve BHS qualifications alongside the Foundation Degree. Kingston Maurward College holds the British Horse Society Examination Centre of Excellence status. This degree is run in association with Bournemouth University.

Moulton College Equine Studies A full range of Equestrian related courses are on offer at Moulton College, from City and Guilds level one to Honours Degree.

Hartpury College Horse Courses include Horse Care (First Certificate), BHS Stages (Preparation), Horse Care (First Diploma), Horse Management (Equitation) (National Award), Horse Management (National Certificate), Horse Management (National Diploma), Horse Management (Breeding) (National Certificate), Horse Management (Breeding) (National Diploma). Higher education courses: Equine Business Management (BA(Hons)/Foundation Degree), Equine Dental Science (BSc(Hons), Equine Sports Science (BSc(Hons)*/Foundation Degree*), Equine Science (BSc(Hons)/Foundation Degree), Equine Performance (Foundation Degree*), Equine Dental Science (Graduate Diploma*), Equine Business Management (MA*), Equine Science (MSc). Part-time and short courses: BHS Horse Owners Certificate Level 1, BHS Horse Owners Certificate Level 2, BHS Stage 3 Horse Knowledge and Care, BHS Stage 4 Horse Knowledge and Care, BHS Stages 1 and 2 Horse Knowledge and Care, BHS Stages 1 and 2 Revision Days.

University of Lancashire, Equine Studies BA Hons Management in Equine Leisure offers a fast track BA (Hons) opportunity for HND or FD holders to study for an honours degree in one year. The course provides a management focused equine leisure programme designed to develop awareness of and ability in corporate management. Six modules in total are studied allowing for analysis of management issues underpinning equine leisure. Options are selected from the wide variety of modules offered across the Department. An ethos of self development and reflection also runs through the curriculum in order to develop greater personal awareness and confidence in managing others. The course begins with a comprehensive induction week, when you are assisted in the transition to degree level study. Expectations of studying for a degree in equine leisure are thoroughly explored.

Reaseheath College Equine Courses include: Foundation in Horse Care, First Diploma in Horse Care, National Diploma in Equine Studies and Foundation Degree/HNC Equine Studies.

Click here for a list of animal behavioural degree courses offered in the UK. Some are relevant to the horse care sector.