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 course is very practical in its content and covers a wide range of practical skills required when working with horses to include feeding and watering, horse health, caring for and handling horses, fitting and removing horse clothing and tack and also daily exercising of horses. The majority of the course is based on the equine stable yard though some work will be in the classroom. Students must have a strong interest in looking after and caring for horses. The riding of College horses is subject to ability and experience. Students will complete the Award in year one and year 10 students will progress to complete the Certificate in year two. The course will be assessed through a range of methods including practical observations, written assessments and one externally marked test each academic year. Parents/Schools, please note when completing the application form you must use child’s name and DOB but the parent/school email and telephone number. All official documents, interview and enrolment information will be emailed on the parent/school email provided and this could be anytime from the time of application through to September. If the email changes it is important you let us know. Failure to do so could lead to the application being withdrawn from the process.
Key Information
Location: Preston 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
Adopt Good Bio-security Practices at Work
Assist with Feeding and Watering Animals
Assist with Maintaining the Health and Well-being of Horses
Assist with the Care of Animals
Assist with the Exercise of Animals
Assist with the Handling and Restraint of Animals
Assist with the Preparation and Maintenance of Animal Accommodation
Identify Weeds
Principles of the Preparation and the Monitoring of Livestock Outdoors
Team Work in Environmental Studies
Entry requirements & additional information
Students need to be 14 or over with some horse related experience and have functional English, Maths and Science skills.
Multiple choice exam, assignments and portfolio of evidence of practical skills. Group Size: 12. Credit value: Certificate 18, Diploma 42.
Students who successfully complete the course may wish to study full time at Myerscough or at another college or enrol onto a work based apprenticeship.
Costs that are mandatory for the course: (Approx £100) Black or navy jodhpurs and sweatshirt. Dark jacket. Long or short riding boots. Gloves, hairnet and short whip. Pen, folder and paper. Riding hat. Myerscough College Accepted Hat Standards PAS 015 ASTM F1163 SNELL E2001 BSEN 1384 EN 1384 Course fees apply to school educated students. Please refer to the 14-16 prospectus
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.
