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Level 3 Equine Management Course in Northampton – Moulton College

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Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact Moulton College for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Equine Management Course in Northampton. Classes run at Moulton College, full-time over two years. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though loans and fee reductions may be available. Contact the college to confirm what applies to you.

The course covers the equine industry in depth. You'll study horse care, stable management, riding, and the business side of working with horses. Practical training takes place in the college's indoor arena, cross-country paddock, and across the wider estate. You'll also complete commercial experience to build hands-on skills for the workplace.

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

Who this course is for

Five GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) including English maths and science.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) including English maths and science.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical horse care and stable management skills.
  • You'll learn riding techniques in an indoor arena and cross-country setting.
  • You'll study equine health, anatomy, and nutrition.
  • You'll understand how the equine industry operates commercially.
  • You'll gain experience in dressage or show jumping through specialist academies.
  • You'll complete commercial placements to apply your skills in real working environments.
  • You'll learn from specialist staff and expert guest lecturers in the field.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical yard and riding work, and commercial experience placements. Assessment includes written assignments, practical assessments, and project work. You'll be guided by specialist staff and guest lecturers throughout the course. The mix of theory and hands-on training reflects the demands of working in the equine industry.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Moulton College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Check the equipment list on the college website, as riding and yard work may require specific clothing or footwear.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Stable manager, overseeing the day-to-day running of a yard.
  • Riding instructor, teaching clients of all levels.
  • Equine yard supervisor, managing staff and horse welfare on site.
  • Groom, caring for horses in competition or private settings.
  • Equine business manager, running the commercial side of an equestrian centre.
  • Horse trainer, working with horses at various stages of development.
  • Equestrian centre coordinator, organising events, lessons, and facilities.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Equine Science or Equine Business Management, for those wanting to specialise further at university level.
  • A Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Animal Management or Land-based Studies, for progression into management roles.
  • A British Horse Society (BHS) coaching qualification, for those focused on a career in riding instruction.
  • An Apprenticeship in Equine Management, combining work and further structured learning.
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