Equine Management Level 3

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You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).

You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.

If you're serious about building a future in the equine industry, this 2-year programme offers the perfect mix of practical experience, academic study, and industry insight. You’ll work hands-on with horses while gaining the knowledge and confidence to progress into employment or higher education.

In your first year, you’ll study the City and Guilds Level 3 Technical Diploma in Equine Management, focusing on the essential skills needed to work safely and effectively around horses.

You’ll learn how to:

• Handle horses confidently and safely
• Plan and carry out yard operations
• Understand horse health care, feeding, and nutrition
• Fit a range of tack and equipment
• Prepare horses for presentation, including grooming, clipping, trimming, and plaiting
• Carry out daily husbandry tasks such as mucking out and feeding

In your second year, you’ll progress to the Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma, where you’ll explore more advanced topics such as:

• Event management – planning and supporting equine events
• Equitation principles – understanding riding theory and technique
• Business management – learning how to run an equine-related business

You’ll also continue to develop your skills in your chosen pathway:

• Groom Pathway – Focuses on advanced horse care, stable management, and preparing horses for competition or presentation.
• Riding Pathway – Includes flatwork and jumping, helping you refine your riding skills and deepen your understanding of equitation.

You’ll have the chance to take part in industry visits and events, gaining valuable insight into the equine sector. Previous trips have included The National Stud and Great Yarmouth Racecourse, as well as supporting events such as the Royal Norfolk Show.

Work experience placements and weekend duties are also a part of this course.

To achieve the Level 3 in Equine Management, students need to complete all the following components:

Year 1

• Equine Management Synoptic assignment
• Equine Management Theory exam
• Health and Safety Theory exam
• Biology Theory exam
• Theory and practical assignments
• 150 hours of work experience and a portfolio

Year 2

• Equine Management Synoptic assignment
• Equine Management Theory exam
• Managing an Equine Event assignment
• Theory and practical assignments
• Employer engagement

• Achieve four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language, science and maths.
• Completion of a taster day .
• Entry onto the Riding Pathway will require successful completion of a riding assessment. As a guide, your riding ability should be close to the British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 2 Ride Standard. For details please visit https://www.bhs.org.uk/media/4sungv3d/bhsq-level-2-stage-2-qualification-specification-v4_200323.pdf

To ensure the welfare of our horses, there is a personal weight restriction of 85 kg for students on the Riding Pathway.

Non-riding options are available by taking the Groom Pathway.

On successful completion of the Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management you may wish to progress on to Higher Education or an apprenticeship.

Where Your Course Can Take You :-

If you complete the Groom Pathway, you could consider a career working as a Groom, Equine Handler, Event Manager Assistant, or Retail Saddlery.

If you complete the Riding Pathway, you could consider a career working as a Exercising Assistant, Trainee Coach, Yard Assistant or Work Rider.