
Holly Bowsher
- Profession:
- Qualification:
- Level 3 Extended Diploma Equine Management
If you’re an aspiring elite athlete looking to improve your performance with practical mentoring from a sport specific coach, then this course is for you.
This blended learning programme – managed in partnership with national governing bodies across equestrian, modern pentathlon, rowing and rugby – offers you the opportunity to fulfil your sports potential alongside your main academic study.
The Hartpury programme offers a high-quality training environment with access to state-of-the-art sporting facilities and the benefits of conditioning experts, physiotherapists, nutritionists and many other industry professionals.
You’ll receive support and encouragement to reach your goals from our talented sports specific coaches and mentors who have vast amounts of competitive experience at the highest level.
The comprehensive programme reflects the broad range of skills, knowledge and performance required by elite level athletes, whilst supporting your personal development as a dual career athlete.
It measures your ability to plan, apply and evaluate your development in the technical, tactical, physical and psychological aspects of your sport, allowing you to increase your athletic performance and develop skills away from your sporting arena.
What is the Diploma in Sporting Excellence?
A Level 3 qualification designed for student athletes who have the realistic potential to achieve excellence and are seeking to perform at the highest level.
It covers all aspects of training and sports performance support to improve athletic performance alongside personal and social development.
The award is notionally a two-year programme for aspiring athletes going into their first year of Further Education who are studying main academic qualifications at a school or other college.
How do I apply for September 2021?
Please contact Louise Dennis (DiSE Programme Manager at Hartpury College) with any course enquiries.
EQUESTRIAN
Riders must have 5 GCSE grades at 4 or above, and be continuing in education at school or college. This is a minimum requirement to be considered for selection. You must also be resident in England and meet the sporting requirements below:
Dressage
Para-equestrian dressage
Eventing
The qualifying (MER's) results are as follows:
FEI Qualification CCI1*(2018), CCI2* (from 2019)
Showjumping
These results must have been achieved within British Showjumping classes since 1st Jan 2018.
Applications will be accepted from riders who are in their 16th year riding ponies, and have achieved a minimum 4 double clears 1.10m, one of which must have been Table A7 on their ponies. They must however, have moved onto horses and be riding horses for the duration of the programme.
Please be aware combinations achieving double clears at the biggest height per age category will be given priority selection.
Please note we will welcome applications that do not meet the sporting criteria if evidence can be provided to justify this.
Hartpury’s world-class equine facilities are used not only for formal learning but also for work experience, including at our own commercial Equine Therapy Centre and in our events department, supporting our international showpiece events and other high quality competitions, with the chance to work with some of the stars of the equine world. Many students also complete work placements out in industry, including at top yards and riding centres and in marketing and commercial roles.
Once we receive your application, we will write and invite you to attend an interview and written assessment with a member of staff on your chosen course. The interview is an opportunity to discuss the course content, ask any questions you may have and go on a tour of the campus.
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If you are unable to complete an online application please contact admissions@hartpury.ac.uk
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