Introduction
Develop your practical skills while learning about aspects of horse health, behaviour and welfare, with our Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Equine Management at Writtle College.
As a student at Writtle College you’ll be based in our Equine Training and Development Centre. Part of our rural 150-hectare campus, it’s home to around 70 horses and a range of equine facilities.
You’ll learn about fitting and evaluating horse tack and equipment; preparing horses for presentation; and grooming, clipping, trimming and plaiting.
As well as this, you’ll explore horse biology, behaviour and welfare, feeding and nutrition, healthcare, and handling.
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Key facts
Entry requirements
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Fees and funding
Facilities
Hands-on learning
Study equine courses with ARU in Writtle and benefit from:
- dedicated Equine Training and Development Centre on our Cow Watering Campus
- working stable yard, with around 70 horses on campus
- indoor and outdoor riding arenas
- oval horse walker
- therapy barn
- 150-hectare campus with grazing and space for events
- DIY Livery Yard for students' horses.
Outstanding student support
Join our student community and:
- learn from experienced tutors, who'll provide encouragement and feedback
- make full use of facilities including library and IT resources
- access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.
Awarding body
City & Guilds
City & Guilds is the global leader in skills development and apprenticeship schemes with 2 million learners working on diverse qualifications every year.
Careers and educational progression
After completing this Level 3 qualification, you’ll be well-placed to find a job in the equine industry, with possible jobs including competition groom, racing work rider, or administrator in a feed or tack company.
Or you might choose to continue your studies, by progressing to the second year of our Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management (1080). This, in turn, can lead on to degree-level study.
