Equine Behavioural Science
Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 3 years ,
- 4 years with foundation ,
- 1 year CertHE
- Course features
- Develop the skills to analyse and evaluate all areas of horsemanship such as housing, training and welfare management
- Study specialist equine behaviour modules with industry-accredited professionals
- Work with horses in our dedicated equine centre
Equine Bioveterinary Science
Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 3 years ,
- 4 years with foundation ,
- 1 year CertHE
- Course features
- Study biological and veterinary sciences as they apply to the horse
- Explore breeding and reproduction science, epidemiology, immunology and pharmacology, nutrition and more
- Work with horses in our dedicated equine centre
Equine Performance and Business Management
Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 3 years ,
- 4 years with foundation ,
- 1 year CertHE
- Course features
- Follow one of two pathways: equitation and coaching, or breeding and production
- Explore business practices such as facilities management and brand management
- Study in our dedicated Equine Training and Development Centre
Equine Performance Science
Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 3 years ,
- 4 years with foundation ,
- 1 year CertHE
- Course features
- Explore areas that contribute to horses' performance including nutrition, equitation science, training and coaching
- Understand the scientific principles underpinning horse health and management
- Work with horses in our dedicated equine centre
Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 3 years ,
- 4 years with foundation ,
- 1 year CertHE
- Accredited by:
Equine Performance Science
Postgraduate - MSc
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 1 year full-time
- Course features
- Take your equine knowledge, academic skills and research practice to the next level
- Learn how to enhance performance and manage injury and rehabilitation, nutrition, welfare, exercise and more
- Study at our dedicated equine campus in rural Essex
Equine Groom
College course - Level 2 Apprenticeship
Intermediate Apprenticeship
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 13-15 months
- Accredited by:
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care
College course
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 1 year full-time
- Course features
- Learn about horse care, handling and management
- Get hands-on in our specialist equine facilities
- Gain valuable experience with a work placement in the equine industry
Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Equine Management
College course
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 1 year full-time ,
- 2 years part-time
- Course features
- Learn the theory and practise of horse care and management
- Visit places like the National Stud and the Olympia Horse Show
- Gain valuable experience with a one-week work placement in the equine industry
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Equine Management
College course
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 1 year
- Course features
- Learn more about horse health, behaviour and welfare
- Study in specialist facilities at Writtle College, home to around 70 horses
- Gain valuable experience with a short work placement
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 2 years full-time ,
- 1 year top-up
- Course features
- Fine-tune your practical skills while expanding your knowledge of equine health, nutrition, behaviour and welfare
- Get a two-week work placement in the equine industry
- Suitable training to start a career in the equine industry
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 2 years full-time
- Course features
- Our specialist facilities include indoor and outdoor riding arenas, therapy barns and an equine water treadmill
- Qualify for a hands-on role with horses
- If you wish, you can bring your own horse
Senior Equine Groom
College course - Level 3 Apprenticeship
Advanced Apprenticeship
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 18-24 months
- Accredited by:
Bathing, Plaiting, Pulling and Trimming
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Learn the essential knowledge and skills required to help prepare your horse for a show.
BHS Exams
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Examinations from the BHS Equine Excellence Pathway from The British Horse Society can be taken with us.
BHS Ride Safe
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- The Ride Safe Silver Challenge Award is required to be completed as part of the BHS Stage 1 Ride. This course is accredited by The British Horse Society.
BHS Silver Challenge Award - Care
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Learn the basic principles of horse care and how to safely and efficiently undertake daily tasks in this thirteen-week integrated training and assessment programme. This course is accredited by The British Horse Society.
BHS Silver Challenge Award - Lunge
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Learn to prepare and lunge a horse for exercise in this three hour integrated training and assessment programme. This course is accredited by The British Horse Society.
BHS Stage 2 - Care
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Gain the skills to work as an assistant groom on a stable yard with this British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 2 award. Study over 12 weeks at Writtle College.
Equine Anatomy
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Need to brush up on your equine anatomy before your clinical studies year or for your exams? Feel like you could do with a recap before going out into practice? Are you in practice but feel that some revision would help your clinical reasoning?
Equine First Aid
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Learn basic emergency first aid for your horse, how to treat minor injuries and recognise signs of ill health. Study a three-hour course at Writtle College.
How to Clip a Horse
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Clipping a horse is often part of showing horses; displaying neatness and improving their appearance. This course is suitable for beginners and will provide you with the theory and practical training required.
Loading and Unloading a Horse
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Get the knowledge for and learn the welfare aspects of loading and unloading horses from a vehicle during this three hour course.
Lunging for Beginners
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Learn to prepare and lunge a horse for exercise in this three-hour course at Writtle College.