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Course description

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

A wide range of topic areas including:

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  • 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

    • Entry requirements

    There are no formal entry requirements but knowledge of the subject area would be beneficial.

    Progression

    • Progress on to other equine courses, including HNC Equine Studies or BA (Hons) Equine Business Management.
    • Enhanced career prospects within the equestrian industry.

    Course options

    Course Type: Evening
    Details
    Date: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
    Venue details

    UHI North, West & Hebrides

    Ormlie Road

    Thurso

    Who to contact ?
    info.nwh@uhi.ac.uk +44 (0)1847 889000
    Course Type: Part-time
    Details
    Date: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
    Venue details

    UHI North, West & Hebrides

    Ormlie Road

    Thurso

    Who to contact ?
    info.nwh@uhi.ac.uk +44 (0)1847 889000
    Course Type: Flexible
    Details
    Date: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
    Venue details

    UHI North, West & Hebrides

    Ormlie Road

    Thurso

    Who to contact ?
    info.nwh@uhi.ac.uk +44 (0)1847 889000

    Course provider

    UHI North, West & Hebrides
    info.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
    +44 (0)1847 889000
    https://www.nwh.uhi.ac.uk/

    UHI North, West & Hebrides
    Ormlie Road
    Thurso