Equine Training and Rehabilitation

Is working at the forefront of equine training, rehabilitation, and welfare the next step on your equine journey? If so, then this programme is for you. This course will provide you with unique skills to combine an understanding of equine behaviour, training, and rehabilitation reflective of current needs within the equine industry.

With guidance from our expert staff, you will develop an understanding of equine behaviour, and learning theory and how this is used to apply training techniques more effectively. Emphasis is placed upon establishing the links between key areas of equine rehabilitation including behaviour modification, biomechanics, injury, and exercise physiology.

Course Features

• Use of our commercial equestrian centre including indoor and outdoor arenas, 60 stable accommodation and 8 stall Claydon horse walker

• Explore physical rehabilitation techniques

• Assess changes in horse behaviour and training needs

• Biomechanics and gait analysis

• Data collection using the latest technology

• Opportunity to work towards British Horse Society (BHS) qualifications*

• Opportunity to be involved in riding clinics and affiliated and unaffiliated equestrian events*

• External speakers and industry visits

*will incur additional costs

Career Options

• Physical rehabilitation & therapy

• Equine education

• Equine welfare field officer

• Rehabilitation officer/manager

• Advocacy & communication

• Policy advisory