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Level 3 Equine Management Course in Budleigh Salterton

Cost£4,425.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Equine Management Course in Budleigh Salterton. Classes run at Bicton College, full-time over two years.

You'll need horse experience before you start. Entry requirements include four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. A relevant Level 2 qualification may also be accepted. The course covers nutrition, fitness, and stable management. You'll combine lectures with practical riding and yard work. Leadership experience comes through running shows and taking on yard duties. Optional BHS stages can strengthen your CV.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Advanced Technical Diploma in Equine Management.

Who this course is for

If you already have horse experience and want to turn it into a career this course helps you step up to professional standards. You will combine lectures in areas such as nutrition and fitness with practical riding and stable management using excellent facilities and a varied yard. You will also gain leadership experience through duties and running shows plus optional BHS stages to strengthen your CV.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers

  • Four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and/or Maths, or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification AND a grade 4 or above in English and/or Maths.
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in English and/or Maths will be considered as alternatives to GCSE, but a GCSE resit may be required depending on grade.

What you will learn

  • You'll study equine nutrition and feeding programmes.
  • You'll learn fitness planning for horses.
  • You'll develop practical riding skills to a professional standard.
  • You'll manage stable and yard routines.
  • You'll gain leadership experience through running shows and yard duties.
  • You'll build knowledge of horse health and welfare.
  • You'll have the option to complete BHS stages to support your career.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lectures and hands-on practical sessions. The yard and riding facilities at Bicton College support your practical training. Assessment includes written work, practical observation, and demonstration of skills. You'll also take on leadership duties as part of your assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bicton College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You should expect to need suitable yard clothing and riding gear for practical sessions.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Yard manager, oversees daily horse care and stable operations.
  • Riding instructor, teaches clients of all levels.
  • Equine groom, provides professional care for competition horses.
  • Stud hand, supports breeding operations on a stud farm.
  • Horse trainer, conditions horses for sport or leisure.
  • Equine yard supervisor, leads a team in a professional yard setting.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Equine Science or Equine Sports Science, for those wanting to go deeper into the science behind horse health and performance.
  • A BTEC Higher National in Horse Management, a work-focused route into yard management or equine business roles.
  • BHS qualifications, which support a career as a riding instructor or equine coach.
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