About the course
If you are applying for a place on the 14-16 programme please ask school to request an admissions form from [email protected] This highly practical course is an excellent first step into the equine world. A passion for horses is transformed into a meaningful industry recognised qualification during this one year course. This study programme covers the basics of horse care including essential everyday stable duties and grooming. Students look after the College horses, learning safe techniques for leading, turning out and catching them.
Key Information
Location: Liverpool Campus
Course length: One Year (33 weeks)
Start date: September 2024
Interested in taking this course? Click here to apply for this course online
Course Modules
Catch and Lead a Horse
Clean Horse Tack
Effective Communication
Interview Skills for the Equine Industry
Lift and Handle Equine Equipment Safely
Recognise Signs of Health in a Horse
Recognise Types and Parts of the Body of Horses
Saddle and Bridle a Horse
Work Safely in the Equine Industry
Entry requirements & additional information
This course gives a practical introduction to the equine industry. Students need to be over 14, demonstrating confidence and competence in basic horse care skills. Academic qualifications are not essential, just a willingness to learn.
Stable management will be developed within the College yard and students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of horse care. It is extremely popular with students who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge. This course is ideally suited to students who wish to spend a year developing their knowledge and experience working with horses. The course contains plenty of practical work and so students applying for this course will be expected to be hardworking, keen to learn about horse care and willing to be hands on when working on the stable yard. Students will complete enrichment riding as part of their programme subject to a successful ride assessment.
Year 10 students may wish to continue into year 11 to complete additional units. Year 11 students may progress onto a full time Further Education or Apprenticeship Programme.
Costs that are mandatory for the course: Course fees apply for school educated students (see 14-16 prospectus) Equipment and/or Clothing: Plain navy or black jodhpurs, College sweatshirt/polo shirt in navy/black, or similar plain sweatshirt/polo shirt. Navy or black jacket (warm and waterproof advised). Boots for yard work – wellingtons or strong boots, riding hat to current standard PAS015 or BSEN1384 plus gloves and hairnet. Riding boots or leather gaiters (suede chaps are not allowed as they rub the horses’ sides). Jumping whip and schooling whip, plus back protector for jumping lessons. (Hooded jumpers, bright or garish clothing are not acceptable on the yards)
Equine Studies
The equine industry in the United Kingdom is expanding rapidly, with a turnover approaching £1 billion per year. It encompasses many different sectors, from racing, driving and endurance to dressage, horse trials and show jumping. These areas are supported by a large ancillary industry which provides extensive career opportunities.
Meet our Equine Mentors
At Myerscough we work closely with professionals from across the equine industry to give our students current and up to date information and help them to develop the knowledge and skills they need for the wide range of job roles available within the industry.
Our equine industry mentors' scheme is set up to give our students valuable career advice and guidance from industry professionals that have not only been very successful in their chosen careers but have also been students at Myerscough College.
