Studying Canine Training and Performance means a lot to Ellie as she has three dogs that she absolutely adores, with a particular interest in assistance and guide dogs. She gained an interest in human-animal interaction with her canine companions, that has been sparked by her degree.
Alanna is a second-year Equine Business Management student. She originally comes from County Durham, located roughly 240 miles north of Hartpury. In her first year, I stayed in Limbury on site and met some amazing people who she now house-shares with in Gloucester. She has her own horse who takes up a lot of her time, but she enjoys watching sport at Hartpury when she gets some time to socialise socialise with her friends.
Joe became the Student's Union President, representing Hartpury Student's at NUS conferences and workshops by addressing student issues and creating new policies.
Going to university is as much about having amazing experiences, as it is about gaining your degree. When you’re after a fun day out with friends, there’s plenty to see and do in the local area.
When you imagine your life at Hartpury, you might be thinking about expanding your knowledge in thought-provoking lectures and developing industry skills using our world-class facilities. But when it comes to your first week – known as your Freshers’ Week – you might not be so sure. Students go on tours, days out and do a variety of different activities.
Alanna has two jobs that she works alongside studying her degree and having her own pony in the on-site livery – so her time management and budgeting need to be right! There are plenty of opportunities on campus such as working as a student ambassador, student representative and in sports coaching.
Sophie joined Hartpury college and decided to stay for university as it’s a really lovely place to be, with great people and an extraordinary campus. She loves the size of Hartpury university, as it gives her a family environment feel and she can easily get to know more people.
Hannah loves the combination of practical sessions and lectures as they help her to understand and apply what she's learning. She's gained real hands-on experience through work experience and has been carrying out pitch-side first-aid to develop her practical skills. Through participating in second and third year clinics, she has also gained an insight into what she'll be doing in her next two years.
Hannah completed her Batchelor's and Master’s degrees in Strength and Conditioning at Hartpury University, and now she's doing her PhD at Hartpury too. She has always loved sport and truly believes she's found her niche. She'll be able to support, educate and coach athletes all the way through a career.