EDC Equine Studies video (East Durham College)

For more information about the various Equine and Horse Management courses at East Durham College have a look at our website: www.eastdurham.ac.uk Undertaking an equine studies course at East Durham College is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and find a career within the equine industry. There are a huge range of courses available and all are taught at the Houghall campus, on the outskirts of Durham City Centre. The campus is also home to arboriculture, horticulture, animal care and forestry courses, along with other land based courses. The stunning 400 acre campus has a arboretum and pinetum (collection of trees, many of which are very rare), along with a variety of wetland, farmland and fields, all making an idyllic environment to study in. The facilities for the equine courses is all state of the art and modern, with labs, large stables, tack room, all-weather riding arena and a working farm. For those wishing to pursue a career in the equine industry, now is the right time. In the UK this industry is massive, with a turnover of around 1bn per year. There are many different sectors within the equine industry, from racing, driving, endurance, dressage, horse trials and show jumping. There are also opportunities in working in being a riding instructor, working in tack shops, being a nutritionist, equine dentist, a SPCA officer, veterinary nurse, farrier, horse trainer or groom. The courses offered at East Durham College offer a thorough grounding for ...