Turn your passion for horses into a successful career.
If you’re passionate about horses but you’re unsure how they can be part of your future, our range of courses provide a broad insight into the wider equine industry.
You’ll be based at our highly commended BHS approved Training and Assessment Centre, which has all the facilities you would expect from a professional yard. Our team of expert staff – many with elite international experience – will provide training in all aspects of the modern-day horse industry.
As well as learning about horse management, you can choose to focus on equine science, rehabilitation, business management, rural events management or equitation.
You don’t even have to ride if you don’t want to. You can concentrate on equine business or principles of competition grooming or join our weekly riding lessons with our skilled instructors to develop your riding ability at your own pace.
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Burrow’s Lane Equestrian Centre
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Student Success
Alex Whittaker
Current job role: Stud groom / stallion handler, Widden Stud, Australia
Previous courses: Level 2 Diploma in Horse Care 2012
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Management 2014
“I’ve been working on thoroughbred studs in Hunter Valley, New South Wales, for four years. I have residency now so I don’t think I’ll be back to live in England any time soon. I love what I do and I feel lucky that I’ve turned my passion into my career.
“I started riding at Croft End Equestrian Centre (one of Reaseheath’s outreach centres) and by the time I was 10 I was spending every spare minute there.
“I became a Reaseheath equine student because I wanted to develop my skills and knowledge. I was interested in horse breeding and thanks to my training and the support of my lecturers I realised that it could offer a career for me.
“Racing is a very big industry in Australia and there are plenty of opportunities for me to progress into management.”
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Why study?
Why study Equine at Reaseheath?
Our equine courses are industry focused so you’ll be able to gain top tips from lectures and demonstrations from world-renowned dressage riders, showjumpers, event riders and industry professionals.
Become career ready by training for extra qualifications such as British Horse Society exams or join our Elite Grooming and Riding Academies, Business and Events Academy or Riding Development Squad.
Join a winning team! Our equine team are currently the North West Equine Inter-College Champions and we also have a National School Equestrian Association Team who compete successfully at national level.
Become part of our arena party at world-class events such as the Horse of the Year Show, the British Dressage National Championships and a range of leading British Eventing competitions.
Join a booming industry – there are over 19,000 equine businesses in the UK employing 41,200 people and consumers spend over £4 billion on equestrianism every year.
Broaden your career choices through work placements, trips, career weeks and study tours.
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Equine outreach centres
Thanks to our successful partnerships with Burrow’s Lane Equestrian Centre in Merseyside and Croft End Equestrian Centre in Lancashire, we can offer equine students the chance to study closer to home.
Burrow’s Lane
Burrow’s Lane Equestrian Centre, Merseyside
As a student at Burrows Lane, you’ll develop the knowledge, confidence and personal skills required to become a well-rounded professional in the equestrian industry.
You’ll be taught by a team of dedicated and highly motivated staff who have plenty of industry experience and feel passionate about developing students who are industry ready.
Burrows Lane is a British Horse Society approved riding school. The centre offers a range of quality training facilities, on-site shows, a good selection of horses, and regular contact with industry professionals. You’ll also get plenty of relevant industry experience, with work-based visits and career days to enhance your employability skills.
Training facilities:
- 2 arenas, including a 60m x 40m Charles Britton arena
- A purpose-built rehabilitation centre with solarium and treatment room
- Working hunter, cross country and show jumping courses
- A fully equipped classroom
Courses on offer:
- Level 1 Certificate in Work Based Horse Care Level 2
- Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care
- Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Equine Management
- Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management
Croft End
Industry view
“ I’ve really enjoyed the connection I’ve had with Reaseheath over a number of years. It’s really important that the college is embracing the need for students to get a real taster of what our industry needs on a practical level.”