Breaking Down Barriers programme
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for learners who already have some experience working with horses and are looking to build a career in the equine industry.
What You'll Learn
Designed as a one-year programme, it helps students develop the professional knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to work independently with horses.
Your Next Step Into the Industry
On completion, learners gain an industry-recognised qualification that enables them to care for horses without supervision — a key step toward employment in riding schools, yards, or other equine settings.
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What will you learn?
The course covers six mandatory units:
Principles of Employment Rights and Responsibilities in the Land-Based Industries
Principles of Health and Safety in the Horse Industry
Principles of Routine Horse Care
Principles of Horse Health and Welfare
Principles of Training and Preparing Horses for Work
Principles of Transporting Horses
What to expect from this course
This programme is delivered one day per week at SLTH, combining hands-on, practical learning with real-world experience. Learners also take part in monthly visits to a range of professional equine settings, including:
Equine colleges
Racing yards
Veterinary colleges
Breeding farms
Competition stables
The course comprises 156 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) and is designed to provide students with an in-depth introduction to working in the equine industry.
Useful information
Qualifications Gained
Learners will work towards the following accredited qualifications:
Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care and Management
(View qualification specification)British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 1 Care
(Learn more about BHS Stage 1)
Cost
Course fee: £200 sign-up fee, which is matched at the end of the course to give £400 to spend on equestrian equipment.
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