Equine Performance and Coaching (with Foundation Year)

Hartpury University

Elevate equestrian performance with a degree that puts horse and rider at the heart of success. This course blends cutting-edge coaching science with welfare-focused training and management, helping you unlock the full potential of both horse and rider. You'll build a strong foundation in performance optimisation while gaining extensive hands-on experience coaching riders across all levels.

The foundation year entry provides an alternative route into degree-level study. It’s ideal for those who need to gain subject-specific knowledge and skills in order to progress with the full BSc qualification.

You'll develop a personal coaching philosophy grounded in reflection upon both practice and ‘self’, tailored to the needs of the equestrian athlete. You'll be optimally placed to positively influence the equine industry as equestrian coaches, with a solid underpinning in coaching theory which they can practically apply to a range of coaching scenarios.

By graduation, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge, practical skills, and industry insight to lead the way in modern equestrian coaching, shaping the future of horse-rider partnerships from grassroots to elite.

You can use all of this to evidence your coaching expertise, experience and coaching philosophy to employers when you graduate.