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Set amid the rolling Northamptonshire
countryside Moulton College offers everything
that today’s student needs to prepare for a fantastic
career with horses. The Moulton Estate covers
some 500 hectares and includes a first class equestrian
unit which, combined with excellent leisure and
sports facilities, contribute to an exceptional
learning experience.
Apart
from the on site en-suite student accommodation,
lounges, bars and restaurants, Moulton village
offers a range of pubs and small shops whilst
nearby Northampton provides all the leisure and
entertainment facilities you would expect from
a county town.
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Equestrian Facilities include:
60m x 40m covered riding arena, with heated spectator
seating, changing facilities, tack shop and judges
area.
Two outdoor arenas 40m x 40m and 40m x 20m
A cross country course, separate schooling field
for novice horses and riders comprising BHS pre-novice
and novice fences and exercise paddocks.
Stabling for 60 horses.
An Equine Veterinary Practice with close circuit
television to allow observation of all activity
by groups of students. (due for completion June
2008)
Equine Therapies Clinic, complete with hydrotherapy
pool, salt spa, treadmill and solarium. (due for
completion June 2008)
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The Moulton Dressage Academy provides students
with the opportunity to receive specialist support
from college tutors and to enjoy regular professional
coaching from National and International Dressage
trainers and judges. Students who are currently
competing in Dressage competitions are actively
encouraged to bring their own horses to training
sessions.
Note: Students can also bring their horses
to college on one of the wide range of livery
services available at the Equestrian Centre.
The Equestrian Centre is approved by the British
Horse Society as a Training and Examination Centre
and hosts a branch of the Riding for the Disabled
Association (RDA).
The centre has become a regular venue for competitions,
lectures, demonstrations and equine events. Students
are actively involved in the organisation of competitions
and encouraged to compete in them. Regular Master
Classes are held with National and International
riders and trainers.
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A
full range of City & Guilds, BTEC, BHS and University
equestrian qualifications are on offer at Moulton,
ranging from City & Guilds Level 1 to Honours
Degree Level.
Membership
of the British Horse Society is necessary if students
are to take BHS qualifications.
FURTHER EDUCATION
NVQ2 in Horse Care and Riding – usually 2 years
part-time
NVQ3 in Horse Care and Riding – usually 2 years
part-time
BHS Stages 1,2,3 & PTT – part-time
BHS Horse Owners Certificates – part-time Apprenticeships
and Advanced Apprenticeships – employment plus
part-time study
College Foundation Certificate in Land Based Studies
(Horse Care) – 1 year full-time
BTEC First Diploma in Horse Care – 1 year full-time
BTEC National Award in Horse Management – 1 year
full-time
BTEC National Diploma in Horse Management – 2
years full-time
Plus - a wide range of short courses and demonstrations.
HIGHER EDUCATION
BSc (Hons) Equine Management – 3 years full-time
BSc (Hons) Equine Management – 1 year top-up from
FdSc or HND.
FdSc in Equine Management – 2 years full-time
or 3 years part-time
FdSc in Equine Sports Performance – 2 years full-time
or 3 years part-time
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Paula Zurawel
Paula has recently completed a National Diploma
in Horse Management. She has also achieved a number
of additional qualifications that will be of great
benefit to her in future employment.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed
my course and have gained a tremendous amount
of knowledge and confidence during this time.
I chose to take the non-riding modules in my second
year so that I could focus on the science aspects
of the course more. This was a brilliant opportunity
for me as I was still able to ride twice a week
and continue to improve my riding whilst focusing
on my other studies. I have been a member of the
quiz team for the inter-college teams this year
and this is something that at the start of the
course, I never dreamed I could do. Our team has
won twice this year and being part of this was
an amazing feeling.
The facilities at the
college are excellent and the support and tuition
I have received have been outstanding. I am continuing
at Moulton College and progressing onto one of
their Higher Education courses to study towards
a degree.”
At the Presentation Day
Ceremony in July 2007, Paula was awarded the “Most
Improved Student” prize.
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Alison Rumbellow
Alison decided she needed
a change in direction and wanted to pursue a career
in the Equestrian Industry. Alison joined Moulton
College in September 2005 and has recently successfully
completed the Foundation Degree in Equine Management.
Alison is continuing her studies at Moulton and
has now enrolled on the one year BSc(Hons) Top-up
course.
“I am very pleased that
I have successfully completed Foundation Degree.
I have enjoyed studying at Moulton College over
the past 2 years; it has provided me with an excellent
learning environment. I have particularly enjoyed
representing the College as part of the College
Polo Team. Other particular highlights of the
course included the study tour to Ireland and
the ever successful day trip to Royal Ascot”.
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