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Hartpury Equine facilities

Immerseyourself in ourmulti million-pound equine facilities, a keypart ofyour practical learning and assessment. Fromresearch opportunities in our rider performance and hydrotherapycentres, to client facing positions in our commercial therapycentre, you’ll develop professional skills for the future. We’re continually investing in new facilities to enhance our students' experience. We recently opened an Equine and Animal Assisted Activity Area for equine-assisted therapy and rehabilitation and are set to launch a new hydrotherapy centre for research and applied learning in 2023. Our impressive facilities host big international equine events throughout the summer, giving our students extra opportunities to gain industry experience and connections.

Develop your expertise with access to • Equine Therapy Centre: rehabilitate horses, carry out research, and develop professional skills in our commercial facilities, including a new aqua treadmill, stables, and learning spaces launching in 2023 • International competition arenas: indoor and outdoor arenas for practical learning • Equine and Animal Assisted ActivityArea: use our newest arena for scientific research, training, and practical sessions • 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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