Hartpury University Prospectus

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Equine Science with Therapy BSc (Hons) / BSc (Hons) with Foundation year

Dr. Kathryn Nankervis Principal Lecturer Equine Therapy Lecturer Profile

Central to this degree is equine health and rehabilitation. You’ll learn about a range of equine diseases and disorders, different diagnostic techniques and hydro and physical therapies. Exercise anatomy and physiology will be integral to your learning, as you examine how the horse’s body works and evaluate the impact of exercise. You’ll also develop your expertise in the biomechanical and behavioural aspects that impact performance. You’ll gain experience in our Equine Therapy Centre, equipped with its own water treadmill to rehabilitate horses. Industry opportunities A work placement in your final year and an optional integrated placement year mean you can gain valuable experience in industry. Students have recently undertaken work placements at our Equine Therapy Centre, as well as at rehabilitation, veterinary care and re-homing centres including the Blue Cross. This course is ideal for those who are passionate about equine health and rehabilitation, and want to further develop their scientific expertise in this area. Graduate destinations • Equine Therapy Centre management • Rehabilitation and re-training on competition and racing yards • Postgraduate study e.g. McTimoney practitioner Explore the fundamentals of health and rehabilitation on this applied equine science degree. Gain experience in our commercial Equine Therapy Centre and undertake a supported work placement in industry.

Entry requirements A typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points; 32-48 UCAS tariff points for Foundation year See entry requirements on pages 149-150 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

"Watching horses that we’ve worked with performing at world level is unforgettable. Knowing that we have helped to get them there is such a great feeling. Valegro and Charlotte are perfect examples - one minute we were working with them in our Equine Therapy Centre, the next we’re watching themwin an Olympic Gold in Rio. We get to work with such a range of horses, from dressage champions and racehorses to those competing at novice level. Not many equine professions get to work

UCAS code D335 3 years DF35 4 years with Foundation year

Foundation year - Gain the subject-specific knowledge needed for the BSc degree

Integrated placement year - An optional extra year in industry to prepare for your career

Kathryn oversees all teaching, commercial and research activity within the Equine Therapy Centre and the Rider Performance Centre. Her research specialism is physiology and biomechanics relating to equine physical therapy. She is co-author of Equine Exercise Physiology and has written many papers on equine water treadmill exercise and equine rehabilitation

so closely with such a fascinating range. Enabling a successful

Apply your knowledge in industry and start building your network of contacts, ready for when you graduate

horse-rider partnership to continue doing what they love is so rewarding."

Gain experience in our Equine Therapy Centre with its own water treadmill

Kathryn discussing equine therapy using our Sato high-speed treadmill

*Additional costs may apply. Please see course page on website