Free Level 3 Equine Management Course in Stafford

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Equine Management Course in Stafford. Classes run at South Staffordshire College Rodbaston Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need at least four GCSEs graded 4 or above, including English, maths and science, or equivalent qualifications. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers the skills and knowledge needed to work professionally with horses. You'll train at an equestrian centre with a range of horses, onsite events and competitions.

Who this course is for

Are you passionate about horses, do you enjoy caring for and working with horses? Do you want to turn your interest into your future career?

This course is perfect for students that want to expand their skills, knowledge and experience of working with horses and who want to progress towards a career in the equine industry.

Our Equestrian Centre has excellent training facilities, a good range of horses and a full calendar of onsite equine events and competitions. You�ll be taught be our highly motivated, dedicated team of qualified staff that offer a wide range of national and international industry experience.

If you are hard-working, committed and looking to join a diverse and rewarding industry that offers hands on opportunities such as a coach, a competition groom or stud hand or maybe you�d prefer to explore sports science, events management or retail � then equine could be the course for you.

Studying at the Rodbaston College also gives you access to a beautiful rural estate, perfect for practical maintenance tasks in the fields and riding alike.

Entry requirements

To study at level 3 you must have a minimum of 4 GCSE�s graded 4 and above, including English, maths and science, or equivalent qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical horse care skills, including feeding, grooming and health monitoring.
  • You'll learn how to manage equine facilities and yard operations.
  • You'll study horse anatomy, physiology and common health conditions.
  • You'll understand equine behaviour and how to handle horses safely.
  • You'll gain experience in training and exercising horses.
  • You'll learn about equine nutrition and how to plan appropriate diets.
  • You'll develop knowledge of competition preparation and equestrian events.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work at the equestrian centre. Assessment includes written assignments, practical assessments and observations of your work with horses. You'll be assessed on both your knowledge and your ability to apply skills in real yard and stable environments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Staffordshire College Rodbaston Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Groom. Day-to-day care and exercise of horses in yards or stables.
  • Stable manager. Overseeing yard operations and a team of grooms.
  • Riding instructor. Teaching clients of all abilities to ride.
  • Equine yard supervisor. Managing facilities and horse welfare on site.
  • Racehorse trainer's assistant. Supporting training programmes at racing yards.
  • Equine therapist assistant. Assisting with physiotherapy or rehabilitation of horses.
  • Stud hand. Working with breeding horses on a stud farm.

What you could study next

A Foundation Degree or BSc in Equine Science or Equine Management would take your knowledge to degree level and open doors to management, research or specialist roles. You could also work toward a British Horse Society (BHS) coaching qualification if you want to teach riding professionally. An NVQ Level 3 in Horse Care is another option if you want a work-based route to demonstrate practical competence to employers.