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Equine Business Management

EQ24 | Professional |Aligned to Level 6 Descriptors (UK Rural Skills)

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Course Description

Business success in the equine world requires more than a love of horses—it needs sound strategy, financial sense, marketing know‑how, and strong operational management. This programme takes you through those core areas with a specific focus on equine contexts: from managing staff, clients and stakeholders to understanding financial planning, risk, and growth opportunities within equine settings.

 

You’ll explore how to develop a sustainable equine business, make data‑driven decisions, and apply modern management techniques to improve performance and resilience. Case studies, practical assignments, and sector‑relevant examples link theory to the everyday realities of yards, training centres, riding schools, breeding operations, or equine events. Whether you aim to launch your own venture, step into a leadership role, or simply strengthen your current business activities, this course offers a structured path to professional growth and impact.

Course Highlights

 

✔️ 12-month Level 6 UK Rural Skills accredited programme aligned with professional standards

✔️ Hybrid delivery format combining high-quality online learning, live Zoom sessions, and in-person practical days

✔️ Strong equine-specific business focus — not generic business theory, but applied directly to real equine enterprises

✔️ 11 structured modules covering leadership, financial strategy, law and compliance, HR, marketing, operations, innovation, research methods, and strategic expansion

✔️ Industry-relevant case studies and applied projects linking theory to real-world equine challenges

✔️ Capstone consultancy project developing a comprehensive 3–5 year strategic business plan for a real equine enterprise

✔️ Delivered by experienced educators and guest speakers from across the equine industry, including experts in law, racing, bloodstock, governance, and clinical consultancy

✔️ Designed for existing business owners, aspiring managers, and equine professionals ready to move into strategic leadership roles

This programme is designed for:

 

– Equine professionals ready to move beyond day-to-day operations and step into leadership or strategic management roles
– Existing equine business owners seeking to strengthen financial strategy, compliance, and long-term growth planning
– Yard managers, stud managers, trainers, and operations managers looking to formalise and elevate their business expertise
– Professionals involved in racing, breeding, sport, therapy, education, or leisure sectors who want a deeper understanding of governance, sustainability, and commercial decision-making
– Individuals currently working in supervisory or administrative roles within equine organisations who wish to progress into higher-level management

 

If you are committed to raising standards within the equine industry through ethical leadership, welfare-led decision-making, and evidence-based strategy, this programme is designed for you. It supports motivated professionals who want to future-proof their enterprise, strengthen commercial resilience, and lead with confidence in a complex and evolving industry.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

 

– Understand the fundamentals of equine business planning, including mission, vision, and practical goal setting.

– Interpret financial statements, budgets, and cash‑flow concepts relevant to equine enterprises.

– Apply marketing and communication strategies to attract and retain clients, students, or customers.

– Manage staff, contractors, and partnerships in a professional, ethical, and effective manner.

– Assess risk, compliance, and safety considerations for equine operations.

– Identify opportunities for innovation, diversification, or expansion in the equine sector.

– Develop a realistic, actionable business plan or project tailored to their own context.

This is a 12-month professional diploma course. The structure is designed to be flexible and accessible for those managing work and other commitments, while still delivering in-depth theoretical content and robust practical training. With a blend of online learning, live tutorials, and hands-on practical days, you can progress at a sustainable pace while developing real-world clinical skills.

As the equine industry continues to evolve, there is increasing demand for professionals who can combine sector expertise with strong strategic leadership and commercial insight. Equine enterprises today must balance financial sustainability, welfare standards, regulatory compliance, and workforce management — and leaders who can confidently navigate these areas are highly valued.

This Level 6 programme prepares you to take on senior leadership and management roles across sport, racing, breeding, leisure, therapy, education, and consultancy settings. Whether you aim to grow your own equine business, step into a director or operations role, expand into multi-site management, or provide strategic consultancy within the industry, this qualification positions you as a forward-thinking, welfare-led business leader.

By developing advanced financial strategy, compliance knowledge, operational systems, and research-informed decision-making skills, you graduate equipped not just to manage a business — but to shape and future-proof it.

Course Name: Equine Business Management

Course Certification: Aligned to Level 6 Descriptors (UK Rural Skills)

Course Code: EQ24

Course Type: Professional

Duration:  12 months in total.

Online or Onsite: Blended learning

Fees: €1800

Location: Kildare, Ireland

Course 1: Starting 21st April 2026

Final Assessment & Certification = €200

*Monthly Payment Plans are available.

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Equi-Ed is committed to providing a comprehensive education in equine therapy. Our admissions process is designed to select students who have demonstrated a strong interest in the field or currently work in a related industry. Applications are reviewed on a holistic basis, taking into account the applicant’s academic record, as well as their experience with horses. Applicants will be notified of their admissions decision within 5 days of submitting their application form.

Choose your course date and location and fill out the application form. We will contact you within 5 working days to confirm your approval. There are payment options available for professional courses, such as payment installments or you can use Humm Finance. Once you have signed up and paid the deposit, you can start your course.”

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Equip yourself with the business knowledge and strategic insight needed to run or support a successful equine enterprise. This professional programme blends real‑world business skills with equine sector understanding, preparing you to operate confidently at a higher level within the industry. Delivered in a format that suits working professionals, it turns your passion for horses into meaningful commercial capability.

Course Fees: €1800

Start Date: 21st April 2026

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