Breaking Down

Barriers programme

Young man leading a horse in the SLTH arena

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:

  1. Principles of Employment Rights and Responsibilities in the Land-Based Industries

  2. Principles of Health and Safety in the Horse Industry

  3. Principles of Routine Horse Care

  4. Principles of Horse Health and Welfare

  5. Principles of Training and Preparing Horses for Work

  6. 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.

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Qualifications Gained

Learners will work towards the following accredited qualifications:

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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