Level 3 Equestrian Professional Skills with Business or Coaching

Key Facts

Level: 3

Attendance: Full Time (FT)

Duration: 2 Years

Course Code: EQ3FTP001B1

Start Date: September 2027

Awarding Body: Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

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Code: EQ3FTP001B1
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Studying on our 850-acre Brooksby Estate equipped with our very own Equestrian Centre, students benefit from expert tuition from highly qualified and experienced coaches. We are committed to developing your skills and knowledge to levels which exceed the increasing requirements of employers in the industry.

We have a range of horses on-site at Brooksby, from novice to advanced, and state-of-the-art facilities such as our Equine Rehabilitation Centre. We also offer the option of Working Livery at highly competitive rates for students who would like to bring their own horse to college.

Features and Benefits

Brooksby Equestrian Centre houses some truly fantastic facilities, including an indoor riding arena and outdoor floodlit arena with British Show Jumping approved jumps. Additionally, students benefit from access to our state-of-the-art Equine Rehabilitation Centre with Activo-Med water treadmill, Maxuss Solarium and more.

Alongside the qualification we offer British Horse Society Level 1 and Level 2 exam training. The exams are held at Brooksby College.

Course Content

Year 1 Modules:

Equine Structure

Form and Function

Equine Diet and Nutrition

Work Experience in the Equine Sector

Horse Tack Equipment and Rugs

Equine Health and Husbandry

Preparation and Presentation of the Horse for Competition Disciplines

Equine Behaviour

Riding and Exercising Horses (Riding Pathway)

Year 2 Modules:

Managing Equine Disease

Managing an Equine Yard

Horse Fitness

Working with Horses from the Ground

Managing Equine Injuries and Rehabilitation

Schooling Horses on the Flat (Riding Pathway)

Riding Horses in the Open

Introduction to Equestrian Coaching (Riding Pathway)

Equine Business Management (Non-Riding Pathway)

Managing an Equine Event (Non-Riding Pathway)

Investigative Industry Project (Non-Riding Pathway)

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English, Maths and Science.

Please note that for the welfare of our horses there is a 13 stone weight limit for riding. This will be covered in more detail at a Ride/Practical Assessment which forms part of the Admissions process for these courses.

Progression Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Level 3 course, students can progress on to Higher Education and/or enter successful careers across all areas of the Equestrian industry, including grooms, riding instructors, eventing, behaviourists, rehabilitation, industry-retail, feed companies and teaching.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.