Equestrian Skills Flexible Study Programme SCQF 4 - 6 (Multiple Locations) NC
What is special about this course?
Do you enjoy working with horses and would you like to find out more about their needs and how to manage them? Our flexible study courses will help! This is a 2-year programme of study and is an ideal starting point for anyone wanting to work in the equine sector.
This course is available to study in Aberdeenshire, Argyll, Western Isles, Sutherland, Caithness, Nairn, Inverness, Moray, Perth, Angus, Dumfries and Orkney (subject to change).
Please contact our admissions department for more locations and more information on 01847 889249 or admissions.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements but knowledge of the subject area would be beneficial.
A wide range of topic areas including:
- Horse identification and handling a quiet horse safely
- Assist with grooming a quiet horse
- Tack and tacking up
- Stable routine
- Horse health
- Watering and feeding
- Tacking up for ridden competition work
- Horse care: lunging
- Horse care: trimming, turnout and clipping
Equipment
Students should have suitable footwear to work with horses when doing practical activities. Some centres may be able to provide a riding hat for working with horses, however, students may require their own riding hat for working with and handling horses.
How will I study my course?
- Evening
- Flexible
This course is available to study in Aberdeenshire, Argyll, Western Isles, Sutherland, Caithness, Nairn, Inverness, Moray, Perth, Angus, Dumfries and Orkney (subject to change).
You will attend an evening class once a week, or at an agreed time, to cover the practical aspects of the course while you study the theory in your own time.
There may also be the occasional weekend study classes at Rural Studies Centre near Halkirk.
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How long will my course last?
Flexible study course.
Where can I study my course?
Start date
Flexible start dates are available. Please contact 01847 889249 for more information.
Fees
Find out more about fees, fee waivers and funding options.
What can I do on completion of my course?
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Enhanced career prospects within the equestrian industry.
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI North, West and Hebrides. UHI North, West and Hebrides operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.