Hartpury House
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL19 3BE
At Hartpury, we offer courses in animal, agriculture, business, equine, psychology, sport and veterinary nursing.
We’re the Specialist University of the Year (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026) and we achieved gold in all three areas of the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023, highlighting our high-quality teaching and student experience.
We’re proud to be an Ofsted Outstanding college and have 95% student satisfaction with teaching (Hartpury College 2025).
We provide top-class equine education alongside elite equestrian training. Our international reputation for equine welfare, health and performance means we attract driven, passionate and expert teaching staff.
You'll benefit from world-class equine facilities to strengthen your learning and employability. This includes competition arenas that host international events, as well as commercial equine therapy and rider performance centres.
Find out how you could be the next chapter in our success story. Order a prospectus or book an open day today.
College Courses
Level 2 Technical Diploma in Equine Studies
This one-year, hands-on course develops the essential skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to work with horses or progress to further study. Learn from expert lecturers, gain real-world experience through yard duties and placements, and study key topics such as horse care, behaviour and health within our outstanding equine facilities.
Level 3 Diploma Equine Management (Behaviour)
This course is for students who want to develop the theoretical and practical skills to work with horses in the equine industry. You’ll explore a wide range of topics including equitation, yard duties, stable management and theory based units.
Level 3 Diploma Equine Management (Equitation)
This course is for students who want to develop the theoretical and practical skills to work with horses in the equine industry.
Level 3 Extended Certificate Equine Management (Behaviour)
This course is for students who want to develop the theoretical and practical skills to work with horses in the equine industry. You’ll explore a wide range of topics including equitation, yard duties, stable management and theory based units.
Level 3 Extended Certificate Equine Management (Equitation)
This course is for students who want to develop the theoretical and practical skills to work with horses in the equine industry.
Level 3 Extended Diploma Equine Management
This course allows you to gain detailed academic knowledge and an in-depth understanding of horse management and business through theory-based and practical sessions. You'll complete a four-week block in the industry in both years to gain first hand commercial experience.
Level 3 Extended Diploma Equine Management (Equitation)
This course is for students who want to develop the theoretical and practical skills to work with horses in the equine industry. The Level 3 Extended Diploma is a riding course (riding assessment applies).
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Science
If you're passionate about equine science and want to learn about the structure, diet, behaviour and rehabilitation of horses, then this course is ideal for you. You'll develop a strong scientific knowledge base as you study three core science modules on this course.
Level 3 Foundation Diploma Equine Management
Gain an understanding of management behind the equine industry. As part of this course, you’ll study an equine related business module and apply the theory as you take part in practical sessions on our equine yard – we have loan horses for you to work with.
Level 3 Foundation Diploma Equine Management (Equitation)
This course is for students who want to develop the theoretical and practical skills to work with horses in the equine industry.
University Courses
BSc (Hons) Equine Business Management and BSc (Hons) Equine Business Management (with Foundation Year)
If you want to develop business skills and pursue your equine passion while gaining real-world commercial experience, then this is the ideal course for you. You’ll be able to tailor your studies to suit your individual career goals and apply your skills practically through industry work placements.
BSc (Hons) Equine Business Management (Top-up Level 6)
If you want to develop business skills and pursue your equine passion while gaining real-world commercial experience, then this is the ideal course for you. You’ll be able to tailor your studies to suit your individual career goals and apply your skills practically.
BSc (Hons) International Horseracing Business and BSc (Hons) International Horseracing Business (with Foundation Year)
Study horseracing business with practising industry professionals and gain the experience you need to succeed in the global racing business.
BSc (Hons) International Horseracing Business (Top-up Level 6)
If you want to develop business skills and pursue your equine passion while gaining real-world commercial experience, then this is the ideal course for you. You’ll be able to tailor your studies to suit your individual career goals and apply your skills practically.
BSc (Hons) Equine Performance and Rehabilitation and BSc (Hons) Equine Performance and Rehabilitation (with Foundation Year)
If you’re passionate about maximising equine performance and rehabilitation alongside veterinary and professional teams, then this is the ideal course for you. You’ll explore the fundamentals in equine performance analysis and rehabilitation, whilst developing your practical horsemanship skills further.
BSc (Hons) Equine Performance and Coaching and BSc (Hons) Equine Performance and Coaching (with Foundation Year)
This course blends cutting-edge coaching science with welfare-focused training and management, helping you unlock the full potential of both horse and rider. You'll build a strong foundation in performance optimisation while gaining extensive hands-on experience coaching riders across all levels.
BSc (Hons) Equine Science and BSc (Hons) Equine Science (with Foundation Year)
During your degree, you'll study the health and functioning of the horse, including topics such as nutrition, breeding, and veterinary health. Throughout additional options you can further tailor your learning to your interests and career pathways.
BSc (Hons) Equine Science (Top-up Level 6)
This course is ideal for applicants who are considering an equine career in a scientific context, including postgraduate study, research, and teaching. You'll evaluate and better understand current equine research, applying this to industry led enquiries, giving you work-ready skills and knowledge.
BSc (Hons) Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation and BSc (Hons) Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation (with Foundation Year)
This programme enables you to analyse performance and appraise training methods whether preparing a horse for a race, returning a horse to fitness post injury or, retraining a former racehorse to take part in wider equestrian activities, and is ideal for those looking to combine practical equine skills with a love for science and research.
BSc (Hons) Equine Performance and Welfare and BSc (Hons) Equine Performance and Welfare (with Foundation Year)
If you're passionate about the human-horse relationship from an equine welfare perspective and want to understand how horses interpret our world to enhance their performance and wellbeing, then this is the ideal course for you.
BSc (Hons) Equine Dental Science
If you want to make the first steps into a career as an Equine Dental Technician then this is the course for you. You’ll receive hands-on learning on the yard and in laboratories, developing technical skills and knowledge important for handling, caring for and assessing the dental health of horses.
MRes Equestrian Science
This unique Master of Research (MRes) degree is a specialised master’s degree that provides the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the core principles of research as well as the ability to undertake research in the equestrian science subject area.
MSc Applied Equine Science (MSc, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate)
This degree provides the ideal opportunity for you to advance your existing expertise within the field of applied equestrian science.
MSc Equitation Science (MSc, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate)
Improve the welfare of horse and rider through ethical decision-making underpinned by the latest scientific research. This course can be studied in CPD module blocks, making it ideal for professionals, or via more traditional academic pathways.
MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy
This course is for those who have completed a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree and who want to qualify as an animal physiotherapist. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), successful completion will enable you to register as a professional practitioner with the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT) and the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP).
Equine Performance and Rehabilitation Postgraduate Certificate
This course is ideal for those who want to integrate advanced science with high-level equine performance. Applying theory to practice in the real world, you’ll learn how to maximise equestrian athletic performance, aiding the selection of performance horses and extending successful careers of both the horse and the rider.
Equine Behaviour and Welfare Postgraduate Certificate
This is the ideal postgraduate course for those who want to integrate advanced science with the field of equine behaviour and welfare. You’ll apply theory to practice in a supported setting, while developing new expertise to advance your knowledge and career.
Be part of an internationally recognised research community. Change the world we live in. This is your opportunity to undertake practical research designed to make a positive difference to people, organisations and communities.
