Horse Care

This is a great course if you would like to work in the equine industry and further your education journey.

With both a ‘ride’ option and a ‘non-ride’ alternative, the course caters for all elements of stable management skills. Weekend duties and one day per week working on the stable yards is an integral part of this course.

Areas of learning may include:

• Equine health and welfare
• Working in the equine industry
• Horse tack and equipment
• Routine stable duties
• Feeding and watering horses
• Horse handling and grooming
• Introduction to lunging
• Work experience

The awarding body for this qualification is City & Guilds.

You will be assessed in a variety of ways which will include assignments, controlled assessments and exams.

• 3 GCSEs at Grade D or above, including English
• For the ride option – you will need to demonstrate that you can ride a horse in a balanced and controlled way in walk, trot and canter

This course will enable you to start a career in the equine industry, move onto an apprenticeship or further your studies by taking other qualifications at level 3.

Enrolment fee: £40

Course-related fees, eg materials/equipment: £140*

*This cost is approximate and is subject to change. Some costs may be payable to the College and some may be payable to external suppliers. Further details can be obtained by contacting hello@bridgend.ac.uk. There may be support available towards these costs; please visit our website for more information.

Please note: Access to an appropriate digital device for learning is required for this course. You may be eligible for support with this; please visit our website for more information.