Explore areas that contribute to horses' performance including nutrition, equitation science, training, health and coaching. Study in our specialist equine facilities at ARU Writtle.

 

Our BSc (Hons) Equine Performance Science degree is all about putting science into practice.

 

It will give you a thorough grounding in the scientific principles underpinning horse health and management. But we’ll also explore elements such as coaching the rider, saddle fit, behaviour, farriery, managing gait abnormalities and more.

 

You’ll be based in the Equine Training and Development Centre, 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: find out more about our DIY Livery Yard.

 

Equine athletes are complex, with various strands of support combining to maximise their performance.

 

As a graduate, you’ll have a thorough understanding of all possible contributors to performance – from a micro to macro level – and be ready to contribute positively to equine performance.