Sub-sectors: Equine veterinary, stud, horseracing, equitation, equestrian, farriery, equine dental, osteopathy and physiotherapy
Occupations: Farrier, groom, stable hand, head lad, head groom, competition groom, stud hand, stallion handler, foaling specialist, jockey, riding instructor, work rider, equine veterinarian, equine vet nurse, equine dental technician.
Many thousands of people enjoy a fulfilling career with horses, either directly, as coaches/teachers, grooms, stable staff, yard managers, ride leaders, or indirectly in journalism, merchandising, research and related industries. A career in the equestrian industry requires hard work and …
All persons who shoe horses, including their own within Great Britain*, are required to be registered under the Farriers (Registration) Act 1975, as amended. In Great Britain the approved route to becoming qualified is by undertaking an Advanced Apprenticeship.
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To date, there have been several routes available to become an equine dental technician, including private apprenticeships, overseas training and formal education programmes in the UK.
The equine industry covers a wide range of areas including: riding schools, livery yards, competition yards, racing yards, clubs and hunts, instructors, working horses and studs and diversified equine activities. This provides a range of jobs such as: maintaining the …
At Levels 2 and 3, there are three pathways covering the main areas of employment within the industry: horse care, racehorse care and harness horse care. Job opportunities include: assistant groom, stud groom, trek assistant, jockey, and harness horse groom. …
The equine industry is diverse, covering riding schools, livery yards, competition yards, clubs, instructors and racing yards. Successful completion of the provision will lead to the award of a Level 2 qualification and recognition as a qualified person within the …
This framework specifies the standards and the criteria for the delivery of a Level 3 Apprenticeship training provision to achieve qualified status within the equine industry. Successful completion of the provision will lead to the award of a level 3 …
The land-based and environmental sector currently accounts for approximately 115,700 employees and 24,500 businesses in Scotland. The equine industry is a broad industry with a variety of areas of employment. Equine represents 1% of businesses within the sector in Scotland …
The land-based and environmental sector currently accounts for approximately 115,700 employees and 24,500 businesses in Scotland. The equine industry is a broad industry with a variety of areas of employment. Equine represents 1% of businesses within the sector in Scotland …
Equine Care & Management