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Equine Studies, Short Course

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Trailer/Caravan Manoeuvring

This course is designed for the car and trailer driver who needs to acquire further legal knowledge and skills of driving with a trailer. Id…

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Myerscough College (Preston)
Course length
1 Day
1.4678, 30

NPTC Level 2 Award in the Transport of Animals by Road (Short Journeys)

Brief Description of the Course: This qualification has primarily been designed for people who transport farm animals or horses over 65km o…

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Myerscough College (Preston)
Course length
1 Day
5.373865, 964

ONLINE Equine Nutrition (composition of feeds, calculating a ration, feeding for different life stages / work load)

Introduction This short course is designed to help you to understand Equine Nutrition. You will gain an understanding of the art of feeding …

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Course length
1 Evening
5.373865, 965

ONLINE Equine Behaviour (recognising behaviour, learning, implications for domestication / care / work)

Introduction: This course is designed to help you understand more about the horse and why it behaves in the way we commonly experience. Y…

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1 Evening
5.373865, 966

Working Horses from the Ground

Introduction: This course is designed to help you develop your confidence to be able to lunge and long-rein horses. We will also look at the…

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Course length
3 hours
5.373865, 968

Introduction to Clipping Horses (types of clip, care of clippers and clipping the horse)

Introduction: This course is designed for those who wish to develop their clipping techniques. What are the entry requirements? Experience …

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1 Day
5.373865, 969

ONLINE Equine Health (assessing the horses health and what it can mean, how to improve horses health in domestic / stabled environment)

Introduction: This short course will enable you to recognise signs of ill health in horses, when to call the vet and emergency care. We will…

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2 Hours
5.373865, 973

Equine Summer Camp

Introduction: This course ideal for people who wish to improve their riding both on the flat and over fences, you will also have the opportu…

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3 Days
5.121621, 974

ONLINE - Grassland Management for Horses

Introduction: This is a short online course aimed at the horse owner where a deeper understanding of grassland management in relation to the…

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2 Hours
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Equine Studies

The equine industry in the United Kingdom is expanding rapidly, with a turnover approaching £1 billion per year. It encompasses many different sectors, from racing, driving and endurance to dressage, horse trials and show jumping. These areas are supported by a large ancillary industry which provides extensive career opportunities.

Myerscough College - Equine Studies - Arena
Myerscough College - Equine Studies - Arena

Fantastic resources

The equine department at Myerscough College has excellent resources including a busy international equestrian arena, indoor and outdoor schools, motion analysis software, coldwater therapy spa and specialist laboratories. As well as this, we have more than 50 quality horses on site of various sizes, breeds and standards, stabled in three professional and friendly yards.

A Reputation for Excellence

Myerscough College is widely recognised as one of the leading equine colleges in Britain. The facilities and expert knowledge of tutors provides an ideal learning environment. Our staff are active in equine research, with a particular focus on equine performance and equine locomotion.

RESEARCH STUDIES:

Investigating Risk Factors in Equestrian Eventing

Setting the gold standard for equestrian sports surfaces

Latest news, Equine studies

Former student Harrison Ashton with a horse
Former student Harrison Ashton with a horse

Meet our Equine Mentors

At Myerscough we work closely with professionals from across the equine industry to give our students current and up to date information and help them to develop the knowledge and skills they need for the wide range of job roles available within the industry.
Our equine industry mentors' scheme is set up to give our students valuable career advice and guidance from industry professionals that have not only been very successful in their chosen careers but have also been students at Myerscough College. 
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Charlotte Jones
Charlotte Jones

Charlotte Jones: Case Study

Read all about Charlotte Jones' journey from student to jockey

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Laura Walkden
Laura Walkden

Laura Walkden: Case Study

Read all about Laura Walkden's journey from student to freelance equine instructor and rider

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Clare O' Donnell
Clare O' Donnell

Clare O'Donnell: Case Study

Read all about Clare O'Donnell's journey from student to Therapeutic Riding Centre Proprietor

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Rachel Lawson
Rachel Lawson

Rachel Lawson : Case Study

Read all about Rachel Lawson's journey from student to Mounted Police Groom

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Lindsey Kanji
Lindsey Kanji

Lindsey Kanji: Case Study

Read all about Lindsey Kanji's journey from student to a New Zealand stud!

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Are you looking to take up an activity, gain qualifications for employment or volunteering, or improve your existing skills?

We have a range of course available for you at our Croxteth Campus in Liverpool. Find out more about our free courses in the Liverpool City Region.

Booking Forms

If you are booking courses as an individual please book and pay through the online system linked to each course website.

If you are booking any courses for multiple employees or are submitting a company booking please use this form.

If you are booking multiple 'Online Short Industry Courses please use this booking form.

Myerscough College, St Michael's Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RY

For all enquiries please see our contact page or call 01995 642222.

UK Provider Registration Number: 10004478