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The Hartpury experience Our Hartpury College Certificate will enable you to complete work experience and develop your employability skills on and off campus, ready to stand out to future employers and launch your dream career. You could also experience the equine industry through a range of field trips to Badminton and Blenheim Horse Trials, welfare charities and racing yards.** Students on our Grooms' Academy have worked for international competitors across all disciplines. You’ll also hear from a variety of guest speakers and go to lecture demonstrations – often delivered by top international riders and trainers. Volunteer at big equine events Gain valuable experience by volunteering at our summer equine events. Our NAF Five Star International Hartpury Horse Trials, NAF Five Star Hartpury Festival of Dressage, and NAF Five Star Hartpury Showjumping Spectacular attract top riders, including Olympic gold meadlist, Carl Hester. Some of our students compete, while others help our events team behind the scenes and start making valuable connections. Our facilities are often used to host large-scale industry events, such as the 2022 FEI Dressage and Eventing European Championships for Young Riders and Juniors, giving our students opportunities to gain first-hand experiences.

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Leah Macintosh BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Management (Science)

**Additional fees apply for these trips.

“I researched many institutions and found that none could top the quality of learning, facilities and links that Hartpury has. From an early age, I've been striving to get into veterinary medicine and Hartpury’s role in my career development has been outstanding. With the bonus of studying on a beautiful campus, Hartpury has been the cornerstone of teaching me the value of work-life balance; I was able to study and work towards my goal whilst simultaneously enjoying time with my horse on site. I’ve also gained significant transferable skills, including organisation, employability and professional-communication best practices.”

“We regularly have Hartpury students on work placement and find they’re really willing to work hard. It’s a fantastic opportunity for them to put their theoretical knowledge into practice in the real world and develop new skills. It’s great for us too – we have 280 young horses at Tweenhills Stud and Hartpury students are a great help with their day-to-day care and management.” Ivo Thomas, Assistant Manager at Tweenhills Stud

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