Hartpury University Prospectus

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Gain experience at international equine events

You could gain experience at one of our international equine events, working with world-class riders and commentators, supporting our events team to manage press such as Horse & Hound , and helping international course builders add the finishing touches to our three-star cross-country course. We’re home to three international equine events each year. Not only do our students compete at these events but they also make a difference behind the scenes, forming connections and gaining valuable experience for their futures. Hartpury International Festival of Dressage www.hartpuryfestivalofdressage.co.uk Hartpury Showjumping Spectacular www.hartpuryshowjumpingspectacular.co.uk NAF Five Star International Hartpury Horse Trials www.hartpuryhorsetrials.co.uk In 2020, we're also hosting the FEI European Championships in Eventing and Dressage for Juniors and Young Riders.

You don’t have to be able to ride horses to study one of our equine degrees. However, you'll have plenty of opportunities to ride alongside your lectures. Equestrian Club Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned rider, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to have fun with horses while you’re here. We have up to 60 loan horses that are accessible to students for learning and recreational activities. You could learn to ride from scratch or develop existing skills through discounted lessons with our instructors. Our Students’ Union also offers horsey societies including Polo and Polocrosse – why not try something new? Equine Academy If you want to develop your strengths as a competitive rider, you’ll be keen to explore our Equine Academy. You’ll have access to world- class coaches and unrivalled facilities to help you reach your peak for competition. This includes a Rider Performance Centre, equipped with a gym, sports therapy suite and Racewood Eventing Simulator, the most advanced of its kind at an educational institution.

"Hartpury is a state-of-the-art competition venue and teaching facility … that is an asset to equestrian sport both at community and elite level."

230 stables on campus If you’re a keen rider and want to bring your horse with you to Hartpury, you can apply for on-site DIY livery. You’ll have access to our facilities and be able to explore the local countryside via our hacking tracks

Lord Sebastian Coe Olympic gold medallist athlete and world-record holder