Equine and Horse Care

Welcome to new students 2018

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Hannah D'Mellow

Our Principal, Wayne Powell, records a welcome video to all our students each year. You can watch this online here: Link to the video on Vimeo    

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Sarah Scott - Equine student at SRUC Oatridge.

Sarah Scott – Horse Care

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Rich Gordon

Sarah Scott, 25 had a previous  career as a housekeeper/waitress before changing her path to study equine with us at Oatridge. Sarah aspires to get a job in the equine industry, and...

Categories: Animal & Biological, Change your path, Equine and Horse Care, HN Level, Oatridge, Professional Certification, Student opportunities, and Student Successes Tags: Change your path, Equine, mature student, Return to study, and SRUC Oatridge

Why are you doing this?

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Hannah D'Mellow

We asked our current students what motivated them to study their course…. here are the full results: There are some variations by subject area – those studying subjects related to animals are...

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From left to right Tomas, Kaitlin, Morbhan, Hollie

Reflecting on HND Equine

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Rich Gordon

“We were surprised to learn so many career paths are available in the Equine sector” -thus Equine Studies  students Tomas, Morbhan, Hollie and Kaitlin reflected back on their event management...

Categories: Animal & Biological, Equine and Horse Care, HN Level, and Oatridge Tags: Equine, Equine Studies, HN Equine Studies, horse, and SRUC Oatridge

Alison Hosie – Working with Police Horses

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Hannah D'Mellow

“After working for several years in small animal roles I knew I wanted to return to working with horses. I felt that enrolling on the HNC Equine Studies course would...

Categories: Animal & Biological, Animal Care, Change your path, Equine and Horse Care, HN Level, and Oatridge
Tomas Zuffa stands with a horse

Tomas Zuffa – HND Equine Studies

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Rich Gordon

Tomas Zuffa travelled from his home country Slovakia, to Scotland, in order to study at SRUC. Tom is currently studying for HND in Equine Studies having achieved the Higher National...

Categories: Change your path, Equine and Horse Care, HN Level, Oatridge, Student opportunities, Student Successes, and Study level Tags: Change your path, Equine, horse care, and SRUC Oatridge
Two horses standing in a paddock with a festive wreath on the fence

SRUC Advent Calendar: 3rd December

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Rich Gordon

Equestrianism is a diverse and family friendly sport that is a popular and a healthy activity for all ages. The equine industry is thriving. Equine businesses include riding schools, livery...

Categories: Advent Calendar 2017, Equine and Horse Care, Oatridge, and Student Life Tags: equestrian, Equine, horse, horse care, SNEC, and SRUC Oatridge
Alison Hosie with Horse in field

Alison Hosie HND Equine Studies

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Rich Gordon

  After working for several years in small animal roles I knew I wanted to return to working with horses. I felt that enrolling on the HNC Equine Studies course...

Categories: Equine and Horse Care, Oatridge, and Student Life Tags: #hnd, Equine Studies, HNC, HND Equine Studies, horse care, Oatridge, SRUC, and SRUCOatrdige

Why are Open Days important?

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Hannah D'Mellow

Before making your final course choices, it’s important to visit the Open Days on offer to make its going to be the right place for you! The chances are that...

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Remember Remember the Animals this November

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Rich Gordon

Animal Awareness on Guy Fawkes Night With Guy Fawkes night fast approaching, here are some tips for thought which can make a huge difference to the health, safety and wellbeing...

Categories: Aberdeen, Advice, Agriculture, Animal Care, Ayr, Barony, Edinburgh, Elmwood, Environment, Equine and Horse Care, Oatridge, Safety, and Uncategorized Tags: Animal Welfare, Bonfire, Fireworks, GuyFawkes, Safety, and SRUCSafety