Course summary

The course has a well-rounded base of equestrian skills, which would suit progression directly into equestrian management, or the skills to diversify into a range of self-employed and entrepreneurial enterprises. Our course is designed with equal focus on equitation science, welfare and management. Equitation science is a rapidly expanding discipline with considerable public interest, and knowledge of these concepts alongside proven practical application during equine training will be of considerable advantage in practice. Similarly, knowledge and competence within the coaching discipline (both in terms of traditional coaching and behavioural change) will be increasingly demanded within the industry and offers the flexibility to move into education and educational support. The communication and presentation skills gained mean opportunities may also be pursued in marketing, sales and retail, and advisory roles. Developing your ability and confidence in using technological software and packages will boost your employability profile across multiple career sectors. Progression opportunities are also available to continue your studies and complete your BSc (Hons) Equine Management, Training and Coaching Top Up. Laboratory skills offer routes into diagnostic laboratories, and these, combined with sound husbandry skills and underpinning knowledge, may provide opportunities to pursue further qualifications, such as those for equine veterinary nursing, equine dental technician and veterinary physiotherapy routes. If you enjoy working with technology, then utilising analytic software to enhance coaching and performance practices may also be of interest, for example biomechanical analysis of horse and/or rider. For those of you wishing to continue your studies, the course includes opportunities to discuss studying at Masters level, and advice from staff and alumni in terms of these next steps.