HND Equine Studies

There's never been a better time to study and work in this field, as the equine industry is growing year on year. This two-year course offers the mix of practical and theoretical knowledge you need to take on a variety of roles.

You'll learn practical skills like yard, stable and grassland management. You'll also learn about riding and horsemanship, instructional techniques and of course about the horses themselves. 

In addition to that, you'll gain more general business knowledge, including event management, supervisory and organisational skills and an introduction to marketing.

The course offers Riding or Non-Riding options at both campuses. Entry requirements are the same for both.

For an introduction to the new Aberdeen Equine Studies course watch our YouTube video.

Virtual Experience

Take a look around the SRUC Virtual Experience for lots of great student videos and examples of what it’s like to study our courses, along with campus and facility tours.

Throughout the course you'll develop business, supervisory and organisational skills through theory sessions and practical elements such as yard management.

You'll gain the knowledge required to work in a variety of roles in the equine industry through modules such as Planning Equine Facilities, Managing an Event, Practical Stable Management and Introduction to Marketing.