Equine & Horse Care
With the equine industry continuing to grow year-on-year, there has never been a better time to study and work in this field.

Working with horses is more a way of life than 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, this 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:
- Riding instructors
- Grooms
- Stud assistants
- Workers in racing yards
- HM Forces
- Police Force
Featured courses

Equine Science and Management
This course will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to make an effective contribution to the equine industry.
- BSc/BSc (Hons)

Equine Studies
These courses offer a mixture of practical and theoretical subjects in the care and accommodation of horses as well as equine instruction and events.
- HNC
- HND
- MA at SCQF level 6
- MA at SCQF level 5

Horse Care
We offer a unique blend of hands-on, skills-based learning with a classroom-led theoretical approach, giving you the best possible start to your career.
- Advanced Certificate
- NC

Racehorse Care
You'll study a range of topics that help give you the skills you need to work in the thoroughbred racing horse industry.
- NC

Forgework
This 16 week course is designed to prepare you for an apprenticeship in farriery or to follow a career as a blacksmith/in blacksmithing.
- City and Guilds Level 2

Applied Animal Science
This course offers an understanding of animal science and its applications, and a foundation in biological principles, as well as practical and laboratory skills.
- Top-up degree
- BSc/BSc (Hons)

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