Bridgwater College

Address:

Equestrian Centre, Cannington Centre for Land-based Studies

Rodway Hill, Cannington

Bridgwater, SOM, TA5 2LS

United Kingdom

51° 9' 5.724" N, 3° 3' 49.716" W

Student Contact Information

Phone number:

01278 655023

Fax number:

01278 444363

Email address:

enquiries@bridgwater.ac.uk

Web address:

http://www.bridgwater.ac.uk

Majors/Degrees/Certificates

Accreditation:

Approved by the British Horse Society.

Majors:

Horse Care (A, FD), Horse Management (ND), Land-based Studies – Animal and Horse Care (C), NVQ Level 2 & 3 Horse Care (C)

Degrees:

Certificate, First Diploma, National Diploma, Apprenticeship

Specialties:

Dressage

Jumping or eventing

Stable and Horse Management

School Information

Type of School:

Land-Based College

Tuition Costs:

Full time fees 08-09 £5,250 (FE level). Part time fees 08-09 £14 per hour. Group fees subject to agreement.

Facilities:

The BHS approved facilities comprise of indoor and outdoor arenas, livery yard and licensed riding school. The yard is run on a commercial basis giving students a valuable insight into the equine industry.

City & Guilds Certificate in Land-based Studies: Animal & Horse Care - This course combines classroom and practical work with trips, visits and hands on experience in a range of areas. You will cover a variety of subjects including the care, feeding and watering of stock, preparation for exercise, after care and maintaining the health of horses. BTEC First Diploma in Horse Care - This course gives a basic grounding in the industry and is combined with a five week work placement program. You will study a range of subjects including biology, horse care, riding, horse preparation, presentation and industry and organizations. BTEC National Diploma in Horse Management - This course is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in Equine Management. It covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of equine care including equitation, breed development, welfare, the principles of animal science and event management. The course includes a 400 hour work placement and is supported by guest speakers and industry specialists. A range of NVQ programs are also offered at a network of yards within the area, allowing students to study and be assessed in their local area, whilst still benefiting from the expertise and support of college staff.

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