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The accommodation, lecture halls and facilities are surrounded by a collection of hacking trails and public footpaths. This is what drew Lucy to Hartpury as she has always dreamed of living in the countryside. She often walks around campus before and after lectures to relax.

Emily was local to the area, so had been coming to Hartpury to use the equine facilities for years, which are obviously very impressive. She has always loved the culture of the place, and because it’s not in a city centre, it’s so nice and peaceful.

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.

What Daniel loves most about Hartpury is the environment, as it is situated in a slightly more rural environment than most other universities. One of the best things Hartpury also has to offer is the staff, who are very welcoming and friendly, looking to get to know you as an individual rather than just a class and their willingness to help you succeed and push the limits.

Henry has always loved sport, so Hartpury was the perfect place for him to study. He's able to learn essential skills for his future career and then apply them in real life, using all the top-level facilities that are available at Hartpury, as well as playing sport at a high level. He chose the Sports and Exercise Science degree because it will provide him with many options in terms of his future career in sport.

This degree was the perfect choice for Jade, as it combines her passion for nutrition with her lifelong interest in sport. She first came to Hartpury as an equine student. While it was amazing to experience new things on the equine degree, playing for the Sports Academies and getting involved in extra sports opportunities made her realise her true passion. So, she changed my career route and has never looked back.