Set amid the rolling Northamptonshire
countryside Moulton College offers everything
that today’s student needs to prepare
for a fantastic career with horses. The Moulton
Estate covers some 600 hectares and includes
a first class equestrian unit which, combined
with excellent leisure and sports facilities,
contribute to an exceptional learning experience.
Apart from the on site en-suite
student accommodation, lounges, bars and restaurants,
Moulton village offers a range of pubs and small
shops whilst nearby Northampton provides all
the leisure and entertainment facilities you
would expect from a county town.
Equestrian Facilities include:
60m x 40m covered riding arena,
with heated spectator seating, changing
facilities, clothing shop and judges area.
Two outdoor arenas 60m x 25m and 40m x 20m
Two outdoor arenas 60m x 25m and 40m x
20m
A cross country course and schooling field
for novice horses and riders comprising
BHS pre-novice and novice fences and exercise
paddocks.
Stabling for 60 horses.
An Equine Veterinary Practice with close
circuit television to allow observation
of all activity by groups of students.
Equine Therapies Clinic, complete with
hydrotherapy pool, salt spa, treadmill and
solarium.
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The Moulton Dressage Academy
provides students with the opportunity to receive
specialist support from college tutors and to
enjoy regular professional coaching from National
and International Dressage trainers and judges.
Students who are currently competing in Dressage
competitions are actively encouraged to bring
their own horses to training sessions.
Note:
Students can also bring their horses to college
on one of the wide range of livery services
available at the Equestrian Centre including
DIY.
The Equestrian Centre is approved by the British
Horse Society as a Training and Examination
Centre and hosts a branch of the Riding for
the Disabled Association (RDA).
The centre has become a regular venue for competitions,
lectures, demonstrations and equine events.
Students are actively involved in the organisation
of competitions and encouraged to compete in
them. Regular Master Classes are held with National
and International riders and trainers
Equine
Studies
A full range of City & Guilds, BTEC, BHS
and University equestrian qualifications are
on offer at Moulton, ranging from Entry level
(special needs provision) to Honours and Masters
Degree level.
Membership of the British
Horse Society is necessary if students are to
take BHS qualifications.
FURTHER
EDUCATION
NVQ2 in Horse Care and Riding
– usually 2 years part-time
NVQ3 in Horse Care and Riding – usually
2 years part-time
BHS Stages 1, 2, 3 – part-time
BHS Horse Owners Certificates – part-time
Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships
– employment plus part-time study (earn
whilst you learn)
NPTC Horse Care (special needs provision)
College Foundation Certificate in Land Based
Studies (Horse Care) – 1 year full-time
City and Guilds National Certificate in Horse
Care – 1 year (from Sept 2010
BTEC First Diploma in Horse Care – 1 year
full-time
BTEC National Award in Horse Management –
1 year full-time
BTEC National Diploma in Horse Management –
2 years full-time Plus - a wide range of
short courses and demonstrations.
HIGHER
EDUCATION
Masters Degree in Equine Behaviour and Welfare
– 1 year (subject to validation)
BSc (Hons) Equine Management – 3 years
full-time
BSc (Hons) Equine Management – 1 year
top-up from FdSc or HND. FdSc in Equine Management
– 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time
Katherine
Mason (18) National Diploma in Horse Management
Before starting this course I was doing
‘A’ levels but felt that I needed
something more hands on and practical. I had
worked at a yard for a couple of months and
also used to ride and worked at a riding school
when I was younger.
I chose to go to Moulton College as I saw
it had excellent facilities and would provide
the practical aspects to education that I was
looking for. I attended an open day and had
an opportunity to see the facilities for myself
and speak to tutors, this gave me a good idea
of what the course would be like. I was also
made to feel very welcome.
Having completed the first part of the course,
the National Award, I have gained many new skills
in working with and dealing with horses. My
confidence and riding has improved greatly and
I have made many friends that I’m sure
I will keep for life.
Once I have completed the full National Diploma,
I plan to go on to university. I would like
to study animal biology and this course has
given me the foundation to progress to degree
level.
When I first started at Moulton College I did
not know what I wanted to do in the future.
Now I am looking forward to going to university
knowing that I definitely want to continue improving
my theoretical knowledge and practical skills
and knowing that I plan to work with animals.
William Chapman
I spent the 30 years prior to my course as
a Police Officer exposing me to a range of life
experiences some of which were positive and
some not so good. I selected Moulton College
because the College offers very impressive equine
facilities and after retiring from the Police
Service I wanted to re-train in a totally different
area of work. The Equine Management course provides
me with such an opportunity.
The course has allowed me to develop and improve
my IT skills, develop research and analytical
skills and, as ‘corny’ as it may
sound, it allows me to better understand my
own strengths and weaknesses. The course has
provided me with increased self confidence that
comes from greater knowledge which I am able
to transfer to my own horse management. Horse
riding has been a hobby throughout my life and
recently (2 years ago) I bought my own horse,
my intention is to progress and compete in low
level dressage events.
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