Students benefit from expert tuition from event riders, dressage judges and highly qualified and experienced coaches. We offer our students a range of equine care and management courses as we are committed to developing your skills and knowledge to levels which frequently exceed the increasing requi
Students benefit from expert tuition from event riders, dressage judges and highly qualified and experienced coaches. We offer our students a range of equine care and management courses as we are committed to developing your skills and knowledge to levels which frequently exceed the increasing requirements of employers in the industry.
Our courses will give you the relevant knowledge, understanding and practical skills necessary to be career ready at the end of your study. All aspects of the course are delivered at our Brooksby campus, where you can access a range of horses, from novice to advanced, and state-of-the-art facilities such as the Brooksby Equestrian Rehabilitation Centre.
What will I learn?
Year 1 Modules
Equine Structure
Form and Function
Equine Diet and Nutrition
Work Experience in the Equine Sector
Horse Tack Equipment and Rugs
Equine Health and Husbandry
Preparation and Presentation of the Horse for Competition Disciplines
Equine Behaviour
Riding and Exercising Horses (Riding Pathway)
Riding Analysis and Theory (Non-Riding Pathway)
Year 2 Modules:
Managing Equine Disease
Managing an Equine Yard
Horse Fitness
Working Horses from the Ground
Managing Equine Injuries and Rehabilitation
Schooling Horses on the Flat (Riding Pathway)
Ground Poles and Grid Work for Horses (Riding Pathway)
Introduction to Equestrian Coaching (Riding Pathway)
Equine Business Management (Non-Riding Pathway)
Managing an Equine Event (Non-Riding Pathway)
Investigative Industry Project (Non-Riding Pathway)
Our students also benefit from: A wide range of trips! Previous students have visited: Blenheim Horse Trials, Twycross Zoo, Duabi, Ireland, National Stud, the National Horse Racing Museum, Leicester Racecourse, Simon Grieve Eventing, West Midlands Safari Park and Kings?
Troop Royal Horse Artillery; Take an industry-relevant short course alongside your full-time qualification, such as Emergency First Aid; Careers talks from nationally and internationally recognised professionals; take part in charity events, themed weeks and exercise classes such as dodgeball, boxercise and yoga!
Where could this course lead to?
Upon successful completion of the Level 3 course, learners can progress on to Higher Education and successful careers across all areas of the Equestrian industry, including grooms, riding instructors, eventing, behaviourists, rehabilitation, industry-retail, feed companies and teaching.
What qualifications or experience do I need?
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including English and Maths, or Level 2 Horse Care (or similar). If you miss the English and/or Maths requirements of your course, don't worry - there are options to study these alongside your course.
How long is the course?
2 Years
Whether you are just leaving school or are coming back into education after years of working, studying with SMB College Group could be the next important step in your journey. You want to be sure that you are choosing the best place for you and your future self.
That’s why our purpose is to help students achieve outstanding success through exceptional education, high success rates, student-centric provision, industry co-creation, and outstanding student satisfaction. We want you to be #oneofthefamily
Established in 2020, SMB College Group is formed of two merged and reputable colleges – Stephenson College and Brooksby Melton College. Specialising in land-based, technical, trade and creative arts, we provide an extensive curriculum from Agriculture to Animal Care, Construction to Sport, Hair & Beauty to Care. Depending on the course, students can study full time, part time or online - so you can be sure to find a course that suits your needs.
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