Equine Management
Become a… riding instructor, groom, equine nutritionist, mounted police officer, equine therapist or work in yard or event management and many more…!
Do you want to work with horses? Our Equestrian Centre is one of the top facilities in the south east and a pre-Olympic training venue for the 2012 Olympic Games. Courses have a strong vocational emphasis, providing commercial awareness and practical competence for a range of careers. Develop your riding ability, examine horse behaviour and welfare and learn about the industry in areas such as equine fitness and training, horse husbandry, animal science, presentation of horses, equine rehabilitation and therapy.
Why choose Merrist Wood College?
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One of the largest indoor arenas of any college in the country at 90 x 36m, with a gel track cushioned surface
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Fully floodlit warm up arena at 30 x 60m, with a rubber surface
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Stabling for over 70 experienced and inexperienced horses
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Three all-weather outdoor schools
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Two permanent outdoor competition spaces, allowing us to run derby show jumping, our annual summer show and Horse Trials
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Two fully accredited cross country courses
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The centre is British Horse Society approved and hosts regular events and competitions.
Day to day
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Providing food and water for horses
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Mucking out the stables and replace bedding
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Cleaning tack
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Checking horses for health and general wellbeing
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Exercising horses
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Preparing horses for events
Average salary
As a groom you could earn up to £13,000 a year, rising to £16,000 for an experienced groom and £20,000 for a head girl/lad in a racing yard. Experienced riding instructors can earn up to £25,000.
Moving on
We offer a Higher National Diploma in Equine Management, which can be topped up to a Degree in one year following successful completion.
Links
www.bhs.org.uk| - The British Horse Society is the UK’s largest and most influential equestrian charity.
Equine Affairs| - The UK's biggest show directory and sports software company.
www.internationalequinesociety.org| - The International Equine Society is a useful resource of education for equine practitioners.
www.beva.org.uk| - The British Equine Veterinary Association promotes veterinary and allied sciences related to the welfare of horses.