Lunging and long-reining

MP in fact-finding mission to Duchy College Stoke Climsland

13th May 2021

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A senior politician with strong links to the farming industry has visited a leading agricultural college to see how local employment needs are being met. 

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Virtual event showcases land-based college opportunities

17th March 2021

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Those considering a career in a land-based industry are in luck as specialist training provider Duchy College hosts a virtual showcase of its two incredible campuses.

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Seminar day shines light on animal welfare and zoonotic diseases

5th June 2020

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The first Applied Research in Animal and Equine Science Student Seminar day has been held at Duchy College Stoke Climsland.

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Equine Anatomy in Action

No Qualification • Full-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland

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Understanding your horse’s kinetic chain enables you to harness their ability more effectively at all levels of work and competition. Forelock to Fetlock is a fun and informative way to enhance your knowledge of the equine musculoskeletal system from an anatomical perspective. Delivered using live horses and a wide range of anatomical specimens to aid your understanding of nature’s support mechanisms.

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Principles of Horse Care – BHS Stage 2

Level 2 • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland

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A practical course for anyone wanting to progress through the BHS Groom or Coaching Pathways. You will develop knowledge and understanding of all aspects of horse care and management required for the BHS stage 2 care exam, both within a stable yard and in a wider environment. The BHS Stage 2 Care exam will be at the end of the course. This course will run from 09:00 to 12:00

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Work Based Diploma in Horse Care

Level 1 • Full-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland

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If you are wanting to take the first steps of working with horses in the future, then this course is for you. The course is made up of a mixture of academic lessons and practical lessons, with lots of opportunities to work around the horses and on the yard. You’ll be working on a range of different topics and units on this course including: Mucking out horses, rugs & rugging, tack and tacking up, feeding and watering, health and safety, communication, handling horses and riding horses (although this is not compulsory). You will be studying many aspects of equestrianism to build and develop your theoretical knowledge and working on improving your practical skills. We are very lucky to have 2 indoor schools and 1 outdoor school, stabling for 55 horses, that are all rubber matted and have automatic water drinkers. We have 5 horse-walker, 2 hot wash bays and solariums, and heated tack rooms. We have 30 acres of grazing that is split into smaller paddocks, a cross country schooling area and lots of beautiful hacking available. On evenings and weekends we run competitions or hire our facilities to a range of different awarding bodies, including British Dressage, British Show jumping, The Riding for the Disabled Association and the British Horse Driving Trials Association. So, if you have a passion for horses and want a career working with them, this is the best place to start. As a Level 1 qualification this course is all about introducing you to the equine industry and developing your essential skills. You’ll be learning from experienced and well qualified staff, who are there to give you the very best start to your career. There are 2 options on the course, riding or non-riding.

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