Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Equine Management

Achievement of this qualification demonstrates to an employer that you have the necessary technical skills and knowledge they are looking for when recruiting for a:

– Yard groom – from private homes and livery yards to riding schools, and competition yards there is no shortage of jobs available in this outdoor, and active role.
– Riding school assistant
– You could even go into equine writing – as a magazine writer, blogger for equestrian brands
– Work as part of a welfare organisation – working with horses, horse owners, communities, organisations and government to help improve welfare standards
– Retail assistant – working in customer service, managing stock and processing orders, taking payments and maintaining the organisations’ appearance
– Equine dental technician
– Farrier
– Saddler
– With progression to higher education you can also specialise in other routes such as veterinary, physiotherapy, chiropractor, rehabilitation,

Carrington Equine College alumni have successfully found full time employment. One former student is now Yard Manager at Carrington Riding Centre after building up the skills and knowledge to take charge of the running of the day to day business. She takes care of the organisation of the lessons, managing staff as well as taking care of the well-being of the horses. She plans the schedule for the dentist and farrier and all the routine management, including ordering of feed and stock. She said, I enjoyed my time at Carrington Equine College. By the end of the course I was more confident with my riding and practical skills. I used to struggle with talking to others and sharing my opinions, but now I can make judgements on horse care and management and I can now ring up the farrier or speak to the vet without feeling nervous.”

Another student, Liam, who completed the level 3 qualification at Carrington successfully gained work with British showjumper Geoff Billington, who represented Great Britain during the European and World Championships and also at the Olympics. Liam said, “I never expected the interview practice we did at college to make loads of difference but it really did. I had my interview with Geoff Billington and they offered me a job trial the next day! I completed my job trial which included grooming, tacking up and exercising the horses and was offered the job the following day.” Liam has experienced riding top level horses and show and competition experience as part of his role.”