Equine Performance Science BSc

Learn how to manage the human-horse partnership. Study at ARU in Writtle and cover areas such as training, coaching, nutrition and performance.<br/>Horses are complex animals, and supporting their performance requires thoughtful management.<br/><br/><strong>Why ARU?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Having the ARU Writtle Academy riders and their horses on site, students can see first hand how each horse is trained as an individual depending on their status and discipline<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Case study examples are embedded into the delivery in as many scenarios as possible as they are key to giving real life experiences<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn on our Equine Training and Development Centre, which offers extensive facilities including a working stable yard, riding arenas and an equine therapy barn<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain a thorough grounding in the scientific principles enhancing horse health and performance<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Join our Equine Academy, which supports talented competition riders and provides coaching from UKCC-qualified coaches<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Choose one of our DIY livery packages and bring your horse to university while you study<br/><br/><br/><br/>At ARU in Writtle, you’ll explore areas such as training, coaching, health, nutrition, management and the business of equine performance.<br/><br/>By combining scientific knowledge with practical application, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the principles underpinning horse health and management. You’ll also explore elements such as coaching the rider, saddle fit, behaviour, farriery, managing gait abnormalities and more.<br/><br/>You’ll be based in the Equine Training and Development Centre in Writtle, which offers extensive facilities including a working stable yard, riding arenas and an equine therapy barn. There are around 70 horses on campus, and you’re able to bring your own horse to university too.<br/><br/>As well as our 3-year degree, you have the option of studying over 1 year to gain a Certificate in Higher Education.

At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond. <br/><br/>Their courses are built around real-world experience and the skills employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England for graduates in professional jobs (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards and more. <br/><br/>Wherever you're heading, ARU will help you get there.