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Hartpury Equine facilities

Benefit frommulti-million-pound equine facilities, used byworld-class riders and horses from across the globe. From research opportunities in our rider performance and hydrotherapy centres, to client- facing positions in our commercial therapy centre, you’ll develop professional skills for the future. We’re investing nearly £1 million in our equine centre, with a brand-new equine and animal arena and equine hydrotherapy centre set to launch in 2022. Our new outdoor arena will enhance the student experience with training and research opportunities in equine-assisted therapy and rehabilitation. It will also host the 2022 FEI Dressage and Eventing European Championships for Young Riders and Juniors – giving our students extra opportunities to gain industry experience and connections.

Develop your expertise with access to  • Commercial Equine Therapy Centre: treat and rehabilitate horses, and develop practical and professional skills for the future  • Equine hydrotherapy centre for excellence: our new £500,000 water treadmill facility  • International competition arenas: indoor and outdoor arenas for practical learning  • Equine and Animal Assisted ActivityArea: use our brand-new £730,000 arena for scientific research and practical learning  • Equine yard for 230 horses: you could gain hands-on care and management expertise  • Rider performance Centre: access to top-of-the-range riding simulators and performance gym  • Livery: DIY stables for 150 horses on site, with barn mentoring opportunities  • Equine science labs: specialist equipment for teaching and research.

"The equine facilities are second to none, with international arenas, water treadmills and the Rider Performance Centre."

Robyn, BA Equine Business Management student

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