DO YOU want a career in the equine industry but not sure how to go about it?

If your dream is to become a stud manager, riding instructor or specialist groom, help is at hand at an open event organised by a local college.

Warwickshire College is hosting a day at Moreton Morrell and Pershore later this month for people looking to take their next step in education and to find out what the college has to offer in the equine world.

Courses include horse care level 2 diploma; horse care and management work-based level 3 diploma; horse management level 3 subsidiary diploma and horse management level 3 extended diploma.

The college’s equine courses centre around Pershore and Moreton Morrell in Warwickshire.

Transport is provided for students from the Worcester base to Moreton Morrell.

Specialist resources at the 740-acre Warwickshire base include a well-equipped horse unit with stabling for more than 100 horses, a sports performance laboratory, three large schools and a purpose-built farriery teaching unit.

The highly acclaimed blacksmithing courses take place on the lower campus where there is a working farm.

Depending on which diploma they are studying, students will cover such matters as selecting and fitting tack, horse fitness and training, feeding and watering, care for competition horses, horse handling and exercise, introduction to biology and trips to equine-related organisations and prestigious events such as Badminton Horse Trials.

The open event at Moreton Morrell and Pershore takes place on Saturday, April 27, from 10am until 1pm.

“Whether you’re a school leaver and want to discover your options, or in work and looking to progress in your career, there’s a whole range of vocational, academic, professional and practical courses to choose from,” said Helen Waldram, student services manager at Warwickshire College.

“On completion of the L2 Diploma, students may find employment as a stud or stable assistant or trainee groom. Alternatively they can progress onto the L3 Diploma.

“After completing the L3 Diploma students can gain employment in a wide range of equine jobs, including specialist groom, assistant yard manager, stud assistant or riding instructor. Alternatively they can progress onto a higher education course such as foundation or honours degrees.

“The open event offers a great opportunity for prospective students to speak directly with tutors and find out about the different courses available and what they involve, as well as gain impartial careers advice from our student services team.”

At each event, visitors can also find out more about financial support available, including the Government’s new 24+ advanced learning loans and the college’s £3,000 scholarships for higher education.

To find out more, visit warwickshire.ac.uk.