Hadlow College
Tonbridge Road
Hadlow
Kent
TN11 0AL
England
Whether joining us from school or looking to change career, Hadlow College offers a huge range of courses covering: Agriculture (livestock, arable, fruit and vegetables), Horticulture (glasshouse production, fruit and vegetables, viticulture, greenkeeping and ornamental production), Gardening, Agricultural Engineering, Aquaculture & Fisheries Management, Equine, Animal Management, and Floristry, to suit the needs of many different students.
Our main campus is set in beautiful surroundings within a large managed estate including over 265 acres of prime arable land, woodland, natural river habitats, three commercial farms, established show gardens and horticultural glasshouses, lakes and other natural habitats.
Lying in the heart of the picturesque Kent countryside and yet within easy reach of central London and the coast, there really is no better place to study. Surrounded by farms and fields and on the edge of a pretty Kentish village, you won’t find a more charming place to spend your time.
Stable Management Stream: This is a two-year, full-time course consisting of a range a subject's that enable students to achieve an excellent foundation in equine studies preparing them for Higher Education or employment in various fields within the industry. The course offers students exceptional opportunity to gain hands on experience to develop their practical skills in horse husbandry. The two-year course builds skills such as yard management, working with breeding stock and organising events. Students are required, as part of this course, to undertake two external work experience placements and perform duties on the College Yard. Riding Academy Stream: This is a two-year, full-time course consisting of a range of subjects that enable students to achieve an excellent foundation in equine studies, alongside development of their riding practice, which will help in preparing them for Higher Education or employment in various fields within the industry. The course offers students exceptional opportunity to gain hands on experience to develop their practical husbandry and riding skills. The two-year course builds skills such as yard management, working with breeding stock and organising events. Students are required, as part of this course, to undertake two external work experience placements and perform duties on the College Yard.
This is a one-year, full time course consisting of a range of subjects that enable students to achieve a sound foundation in equine studies preparing them for employment or apprenticeships within the industry. The course offers students exceptional opportunity to gain hands on experience to develop their practical skills in horse husbandry and riding.
The course structure comprises a range of units designed to provide students with a sound understanding of the principals of horse care. There are mandatory units and a choice between two optional units. Duties on the College Yard, and work experience, are also both core to this qualification.
Equine Training and Management Foundation Degree
This is a University of Greenwich programme.
Enabling students to gain a solid understanding of the equine industry in a vocational way, this programme is divided between the classroom, practical sessions, visits and lecture demonstrations. You will be given the necessary management skills for a career within the equine industry and, by the end of the programme, be particularly suited to work in the competition horse industry as either a coach, trainer, rider, stable manager, centre manager or events co-ordinator. This programme can be structured to your individual experiences. On our HE courses, you will benefit from the wide breadth and experience of our expert lecturing team and the exciting and highly-varied facilities and resources. Teaching methods will vary from unit to unit, but typically any day of lectures will contain a mixture of theoretical content delivered in one of our well-equipped lecture rooms interspersed with visits to the yards to practice and cement learning. Our assessment activities are designed to mimic real-life scenarios and as such include tasks designed to develop a skill set suited to 21st century professions in addition to academic knowledge and aptitude. These range from traditional written work and exams to presentations and practical demonstrations with the involvement of industry specialists.
This one-year course is an ideal starting point for those students with some practical experience of working with horses who wish to gain a basic understanding of horse care.
Through working in the College yard your understanding of horse care and welfare will be broadened and you will learn how to correctly handle and look after a variety of horses.
Lambing Weekend – Saturday 20th and 21st April 2024 11.00 am – 4.00 pm
Open Evening – Wednesday 5th June 2024 3.00 pm-7.00 pm (pre-reg coming soon)
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