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MP in fact-finding mission to Duchy College Stoke Climsland

13th May 2021

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

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

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

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Technical Certificate in Horse Care

Level 2 • Full-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland

If you can’t get enough of horses and have your sights set on working with them, then this is the course for you and can be your first step into a career working in the equine industry. 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: Horse health, the equine industry, feeding and watering, grassland management, anatomy and physiology, tack and equipment and environmental and land-based business studies. Basically, you will be studying all aspects of equestrianism to build and develop you 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 a 5 horse 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 Showjumping, 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 2 qualification, this Technical Certificate 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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Lunging and long-reining

No Qualification • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland

Lunging and long-reining are common techniques used in training young horses but can also be used as a form of exercise in the more established horse. During this course, you will learn the reasons why we lunge and long-rein our horses, how we do so effectively, health and safety and what can go wrong. Please come along to this course with suitable clothing and footwear for working with horses, you will also need a hat and gloves to participate. Please note: this course is for applicants aged 19+ only This course runs from - 09:00-16:00

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Equine Clipping and Trimming

Entry Level • Full-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland

This course will show students how to clip and trim their horses safely or for those who wish to develop their skills further. Clipping is used for a number of reasons and there are a variety of clips to suit. In the winter horses in work are often clipped to reduce the issues associated with sweaty thick coats and in the summer months, some show horses may be clipped for aesthetic purposes. Clipping well takes practice and it is important to know the basics before you try to clip your horse.

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