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I loved my lectures and lecturers, you were always engaged, I don't think there was a point where I wasn't interested in what they had to say.

Within the equine industry, Hartpury University is renowned for its fantastic facilities, including the Equine Therapy Centre and is one of the largest equestrian centres in the world, providing a top class education. I knew that when applying for jobs, a degree from Hartpury University would be viewed with high regard.

I had a whole new world opened up to me at Hartpury. I started as a shy young person and graduated with the confidence and skills to go out and succeed. I had so many opportunities in so many different areas – achieving industry qualifications, helping on the yard, volunteering at equestrian events, training and competing, getting involved with professional demos, and keeping fit in the gyms.

The Equine academy allowed me to train full-time alongside my degree. I had training from excellent coaches, strength and conditioning gym classes, worked with a nutritionist and psychologist, and received support planning for competitions. Hartpury also supported me to take my British Horse Society exams.

Being at Hartpury gives me a lot of flexibility to combine my riding and get the support I need with my degree. The Achievement and Success Centre, in particular, has given me a lot of help. It’s meant I’ve done well academically. Getting a degree has been really rewarding.

I wouldn’t have completed my degree, or set up my business as effectively, without all the support from Hartpury's ASC team. After being diagnosed with dyslexia, I had plenty of support to help me understand how I learn. It was life-changing.

We get lots of support with study skills and great materials to help us to prepare for lectures. Hartpury is such a nurturing place to be.

My degree helped massively with getting to understand how the world of business works. It taught me things like interviewing techniques and how to be a confident business person. Hartpury really helps with preparing you for life after university.

Hands-on experiences and placements brought the concepts to life, while lecturers shared their real-world insights and went above and beyond to help us succeed.

I got to see so many cases treated by our therapists and the Three Counties Vets while working at their Equine Therapy Centre. I loved seeing the rider work with the therapists and vets to rehabilitate the injured horse. It was so amazing to see.

Our graduates go on to some incredible careers, with many running their own successful businesses too.

Being a student at Hartpury gave me a wide-ranging understanding of the industry that I may not otherwise have had the opportunity to develop.

Work experience is very important. Networking, getting out there and showing people your face and going to places that aren’t necessarily home. I think it’s important to do a wide variety of things, taking part in extras outside the academic programme.

At Hartpury, it doesn’t matter what your background is, you all come together into the Hartpury family.

Hartpury is an amazing place with an amazing campus. You really get to know the people around you and make a close family.