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Equine Courses
If you are unsure about what direction to take, you may first wish to explore our careers with horses advice section as it contains specific advice about working with horses. If you are you finding it difficult to get the right job working with horses or if you have no or little previous animal care experience, then it is worth considering volunteering whilst you are studying. This will increase your chances of employment considerably as you will gain valuable, practical animal care work experience and you may even be offered a job or training opportunity at the place you are volunteering for. Click here for useful information about voluntary work in animal charities and a comprehensive list of animal welfare organisations that run voluntary work programmes and are currently looking for volunteers. Horse related courses & qualifications: There are a range of online animal care courses. Click here for a list of animal behavioural degree courses offered in the UK. Some are relevant to the horse care sector. The British Horse Society (BHS) runs an Approvals Scheme that assists riders and horse owners in selecting an establishment which will suit their needs. All BHS Approved Establishments are inspected at least once a year and establishments only pass if they have met the most stringent standards of instruction, safety and horse care. This link will enable you to view BHS Approved Schools in your region. stable management This course covers all aspects of stable management and 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. The course covers many different aspects of looking after your horse or horses, including horse psychology and exercise. The qualification will provide the encouragement for the student to enhance their employability by giving a good foundation to the industry. equine business management Even though the horse industry is fragmented, it is still a major employer of labour, though its identity and significance is often overlooked. This may be because of the small size and variety of the various individual units of which it is comprised. 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. Horse Care Lingfield Correspondence have BHS Certificated courses on Equine Care and Management and short courses on Equine Psychology & Behaviour and Livery Yard Management for those who aim to run their own yard. You don't have to own a horse to take these courses. Their horse courses help people care about, and care for horses in a healthier and far more natural way. Exploration into equine psychology and natural horsemanship methods is positively encouraged. Horse Courses Online offer a variety of equine training courses. These include: professional horse trainer certificate, professional riding instructor certificate, therapy riding instructor certificate, etc. University of Lincoln, Equine courses there are a variety of courses available ranging from the BHS Horse owners certificate and BHS Stages Training, stages 1 – 3. ILPH Responsible Horse Ownership Course these courses cost just £5 - the ILPH lectures cover suitability of horse and rider, daily routine, feeding, watering, pasture management, stabling, and professional support such as farriery and veterinary care. There is information about regular routine medication such as worming, vaccinations and dentistry together with tack and equipment required. The charity aims to highlight both how much keeping a horse costs and the time commitments that they demand. Horses and Courses all the courses on offer are available to anyone interested in horses, whether you are studying to increase your own knowledge or to achieve national qualifications. Their course work packs are annually reviewed and written by experienced professionals. You can study at your own pace and take as long as you want to achieve your goal. They offer an ‘Owners’ series of courses as well as a Professional series that leads to BTEC Certificate of Achievement, Certificate or Diploma. 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. Pershore Colleges, Equine Courses offer a variety of full and part time courses including: BTEC 1st Dip in Horse Care, BTEC NA Horse Management, BTEC ND Horse Management, NVQ 1 Horse Care, NVQ 2 Horse Care, NVQ 3 Horse Care & Manage, BHS - Stage 1, BHS - Stage 2, BHS - Riding & Road Safety. Kingston Maurward College 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 has become a regular venue for competitions, lectures, demonstrations and equine events. Students are actively involved in the organisation of competitions and encouraged to compete in them. Regular Master Classes are held with National and International riders and trainers. Courses available include: BTEC first diploma in horse care, BTEC national award equine business, BTEC national diploma in equine business, national award in horse management and the national diploma in horse management 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 Equine Courses include: Foundation in Horse Care, First Diploma in Horse Care, National Diploma in Equine Studies and Foundation Degree/HNC Equine Studies. Weston College BTEC first diploma in horse care and BTEC national diploma in horse management.
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