Courses
Full Time
- NC in Horse Care (SCQF Level 5)
- Advanced Certificate in Horse Care (SCQF Level 5/6)
- HNC in Equine Studies (SCQF Level 7)
- HND in Equine Studies (SCQF Level 8)
Part Time
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HND in Equine Studies (SCQF Level 8)
Overview:
A major proportion of study is devoted to developing business skills whilst practical elements include stud management and developing supervisory and organisational skills.
What's involved?:
- Supervision & Management
- Equine Grassland Management
- Evaluating an Equestrian Cross Country Course
- Planning Equine Facilities
- Getting Started in Business
- Managing an Event
- Brood Mare
- The Stallion
- Practical Stable Management
- Introduction to Marketing
- Communications: Analysing & Presenting Complex Communication
- Graded Unit 2
- Equitation: Riding Techniques on the Flat.
Duties
Yard duties are an integral part of all Equine courses
Duration:
2 academic years (1st year is HNC). Starts in September.
Career opportunities:
Yard Manager, own Business, Sales and Marketing, Event Management, Stud Work.
Entry requirements:
Essential - Successful achievement of 15 credits at HNC in Equine Studies.
Further study:
Progression onto Degree level courses.

