Study at SRUC | Equine & Horse Care

Working with horses is more a way of life than it is a regular job.

But for those who are devoted to horses and have the motivation to work with them whatever the weather or time of day, working with horses provides its own unique rewards.

As a professional equestrian you will be able to choose from a wide variety of jobs within different types of organisations, and our courses at SRUC will give you an excellent overview of different career paths.

There are many employment opportunities within the equine and horse care industry, including becoming a riding instructor, groom, stud assistant, racing yard worker, or working in HM forces or the police force.

Discover more about studying with us at SRUC and building a career around your love of horses:

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Virtual Experience

Take a look around the SRUC Virtual Experience for lots of great student videos and examples of what it's like to study our equine and horse care courses.

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SRUC robot horse is put through its paces

SRUC has unveiled a new £100k state-of-the-art robot horse – the first of its kind in Scotland.

SRUC shortlisted for Times Higher Education Award

The technological innovation used in teaching at SRUC has been recognised with a nomination for a Times Higher Education Award – the “Oscars” of higher education.

Gift horses for equine students

Two new horses have joined the stable at SRUC thanks to a generous donation.

Virtual tour of new racehorse care course

Equine students are being offered a virtual introduction to a new course aimed at those interested in a career in the horse racing industry.

Hands on with horses

Horse enthusiasts, students and the Scottish equine industry will benefit from a new centre for equine skills at SRUC.

Horse power

Equine students from Scotland’s Rural College are celebrating after passing their British Horse Society (BHS) exams. A total of 17 students, from the Equine Studies and Horse Care courses at SRUC’s Oatridge campus, enjoyed success in the exams which were held in the Scottish National Equestrian Centre on site.

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Animal Sciences

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School of Veterinary Medicine

The SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine uses innovative teaching methods to prepare students for work in the increasingly important rural mixed practice, agricultural and food sectors.

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Equine & Horse Care