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Level 3 Horse Management Course in Milton

CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 3. The College of West Anglia lists a fee of £11,350 if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact The College of West Anglia for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Horse Management Course in Milton. Classes run at College of West Anglia Cambridge Campus, full-time over two years.

If you're 19 to 23 years old and don't already hold a Level 3 qualification, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over and outside that group, an Advanced Learner Loan may be available instead.

You'll study the technical and professional skills the equine industry expects. Topics include horse care, health and welfare, stable management, and equine science. You'll also develop the practical handling skills employers look for.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Extended Diploma in Horse Management.

Who this course is for

Our level 3 equine courses are for learners who are interested in developing the specific technical and professional skills and knowledge that will lead to meaningful employment in the equine industry.

Entry requirements

You will need:

5 or more GCSEs at grade 4 or higher, including English and maths, or a relevant level 2 qualification

You will need 10 days industry work experience with an appropriate reference

If you are aged 19 or older, relevant industry experience may be accepted.

You will be invited to an interview to help us ensure the course is right for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop safe and effective horse handling techniques.
  • You'll learn how to manage stable environments and daily yard routines.
  • You'll study equine health, welfare, and common conditions.
  • You'll understand equine nutrition and feeding programmes.
  • You'll learn how to recognise and respond to signs of illness or injury.
  • You'll develop knowledge of equine anatomy and physiology.
  • You'll build skills in schooling and exercise management.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on work with horses. Assessment includes assignments, practical observations, and written tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course. An interview takes place before you start, to make sure the course is the right fit for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. College of West Anglia Cambridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Equine groom, caring for horses at a yard or stables.
  • Stable hand, supporting daily yard operations and horse welfare.
  • Riding school assistant, helping with lessons and horse care.
  • Stud hand, working with breeding horses on a stud farm.
  • Equine yard supervisor, overseeing a team of grooms and daily routines.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Equine Science or Equine Studies, for those wanting to move into research, veterinary support, or management roles.
  • A Level 3 NVQ in Horse Care, useful for demonstrating competence in a workplace setting.
  • Further professional training in equine therapy or sports horse management, for more specialist career paths.
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