Free Level 3 Equine Management Course in Winchester. Classes run at Sparsholt College Sparsholt Campus, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds equine management qualification covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to work with horses professionally. The course runs for 540 hours in total. You'll study equine health, nutrition, stable management, and horse care at a working college with strong industry links and work placement opportunities.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop practical horse care skills, including grooming, feeding, and stable management.
You'll study equine health and how to recognise signs of illness or injury.
You'll learn about equine nutrition and how to plan appropriate feeding programmes.
You'll understand horse behaviour and how to handle horses safely.
You'll gain knowledge of equine anatomy and physiology.
You'll explore yard management and the day-to-day running of an equine facility.
You'll take part in industry work placements to build hands-on experience.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical, hands-on work at the college's equine facilities. Assessment includes written assignments, practical assessments, and observations of your work with horses. You'll be assessed on both your theoretical knowledge and your ability to apply skills in real equine settings.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sparsholt College Sparsholt Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You are likely to need suitable outdoor clothing and footwear for practical yard work, so check with the centre when you enrol.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Groom, working in livery yards or private stables
Stable hand, supporting day-to-day horse care on a yard
Riding school assistant, helping with lessons and horse welfare
Equine yard supervisor, overseeing a team and yard operations
Horse trainer's assistant, supporting training programmes
Stud farm worker, assisting with breeding and foal care
Equine therapy assistant, supporting horses used in therapeutic settings
What you could study next
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Equine Management, for a deeper academic grounding in the industry
Foundation Degree in Equine Science or Equine Studies, available at specialist colleges and universities
Degree in Equine Science or Animal Science, for those aiming toward research, veterinary nursing, or management roles
Higher Apprenticeship in an equine or land-based specialism, combining work and study at a higher level
