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Unique facilities in idyllic surroundings

We are the only College in the UK to have a well-established and working thoroughbred stud that offers equine training, linked to employment, from entry level to honours degrees.

Royal stamp of excellence

We have been awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for our unique training programme in the equine industry, combined with commercial breeding of thoroughbreds.

Through our high-quality Equine Studies programme, we teach and train the future stars and specialists of the industry.

The Equine facilities at our Common Leys Farm campus, which is set in over 60 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, are state-of-the-art and provide everything our students need.

Equine Studies courses

Horse Care Level 1

School Leaver P06402

This one year, full-time Level 1 course combines practical animal and countryside related experience on the Common Leys yard along with theory to cover the key areas of caring for a range of animals including horses. You will get to work with a range...

8th Sept 2025 - 3rd Jul 2026

Monday to Friday

Equine Studies

Common Leys Farm

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Horse Care Level 2

School Leaver P06400

This is a one year full time course, supported by periods of developing practical skills on the college’s equine yard. All aspects of horse care are covered throughout the year with a mixture of practical and classroom sessions. The course is designe...

8th Sept 2025 - 3rd Jul 2026

Monday to Friday

Equine Studies

Common Leys Farm

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Horse Management Level 3

School Leaver P06401

The Level 3 course in Horse Management provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue careers in competition yards, riding schools, the horse racing Industry and the breeding industry or within a wide range of ancillary industrie...

8th Sept 2025 - 3rd Jul 2026

Monday to Friday

Equine Studies

Common Leys Farm

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