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Horse Care Level 2

  • 2

    Level
    Level 2

  • Duration
    1 year

  • Start Date
    September 2025

  • Venue
    Easton College campus

  • Course Code
    A0658

Start Date

  • September 2025, Full Time, Day

What You Will Study

The Level 2 in Horse Care has been designed by the British Horse Society (BHS) and employers to develop your skills and knowledge to a level where you will be able to take care and work with horses, under limited supervision. You'll explore a range of units to develop your skills and knowledge around stable maintenance, feeding horses, monitoring health and wellbeing, and handling horses.

The Program of Study combines the British Horse Society Qualifications (BHSQ) Level 2 Diploma in Work Based Horse Care, with Functional Skills or GCSE English and Maths lessons (depending on previous qualifications), work experience and weekend duties.

You will need to purchase your PPE for the Equine Centre. Details with what is required will be provided at enrolment. You will work in all weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors, ensuring our horses are provided with the highest welfare standards. During practical sessions, you will be involved with yard duties, which includes mucking out, maintaining the yards and paddocks, feeding, grooming and exercising the horses.

Why Choose Easton College?

£7bn

The UK equine industry is worth £7bn and is particularly strong in the East of England, which has a global reputation for horse breeding.

Gain industry experience

Our college has strong links with the industry, ensuring high quality work experience opportunities at livery stables breeders, trainers and equine charities.

State-of-the-art facilities

Our Equestrian Centre contains an outstanding range of facilities, is a highly commended British Horse Society approved yard and hosts a wide variety of dressage competitions and events throughout the year.

Entry Requirements

  • Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 3 or above, including English Language, Science and Maths.
  • Completion of a taster day
    Entry onto the Riding Pathway will require successful completion of a riding assessment. As a guide, students should have a riding ability close to the British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 1 Ride standard. Due to the nature and welfare of the horses at the college, there is a personal weight restriction of 85 kg. Non-riding options are available by taking the Groom Pathway.
    Link to BHS Stage 1 ride qualification structure: https://www.bhs.org.uk/media/pyolvz4i/stage-1-ride-qualification-structure-09-09-19.pdf

How You Will Be Assessed

Assessment is carried out through continuous assessment at your work experience placement, our equine centre and in the classroom.

You will produce a portfolio of evidence that includes your own work, as well as observation forms signed off by your assessors.

You will need to complete 150 hours work experience to ensure you develop sufficient practical skills for this qualification.

Course Progression

Upon successful completion and achieving your English and Maths GCSEs at grade 4 or above, you could progress to Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Management.

If you need to continue with either English or Maths, you could study the Level 3 Certificate in Equine Management.

Where Your Course Can Take You

Yard Groom, Trekking Assistant, Stud hand, Equine Retail Assistant.

Fees

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over fees may be payable.

There may be some costs for trips, visits or additional qualifications.

Why Choose Easton College?

£7bn

The UK equine industry is worth £7bn and is particularly strong in the East of England, which has a global reputation for horse breeding.

Gain industry experience

Our college has strong links with the industry, ensuring high quality work experience opportunities at livery stables breeders, trainers and equine charities.

State-of-the-art facilities

Our Equestrian Centre contains an outstanding range of facilities, is a highly commended British Horse Society approved yard and hosts a wide variety of dressage competitions and events throughout the year.