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Graduate Diploma in Bloodstock and Performance Horse Management

Royal Agricultural University

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Royal Agricultural University

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  • Qualification

    Graduate Diploma

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The equine industry in the UK is diverse and covers a range of different sectors including horse racing and bloodstock production, the sport horse sector including the Olympic disciplines and the leisure sector. Each of these areas in turn are served by a range of organisations providing goods and services, and the sport side of the industry also supports wider industries such as leisure, tourism and hospitality.Within this programme there is a strong focus on the breeding and production of horses for racing and performance. You will study the underpinning principles of equine reproductive physiology and genetics, which is then built upon to cover modern approaches to equine breeding and stud management, including assisted reproductive technologies as used in the sports horse sector. You will gain unique insight into the production of bloodstock in the UK context, as well as the place of the UK within the global bloodstock industry. Teaching will also cover the most recent development in training and performance optimisation across a range of equestrian sports, as well as orthopaedic injuries and rehabilitation practices. This content is supported with trips and visits to racing yards and studs both local to the university and in Newmarket, the racing capital of the UK, alongside an optional study tour to Ireland.It is likely that you will have already acquired elsewhere a range of intellectual and transferable skills. However, this programme enables you to:Understand the scientific theory behind the practical application of performance horse managementFocus on the breeding, genetics and production of bloodstockExplore the training and sports physiology of performance horsesAchieve a blend of science theory and practical industry visits for the application of knowledgeYou will be taught by lecturers with extensive industry experience and high profile, research-active academics who will inspire your studies and set you on the path to becoming an equine professional, equipping you with the knowledge and skills you need to understand and address challenges within the industry.

Application deadline

01/09/2026

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Tuition fees

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£ 16,950per year

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University information

Royal Agricultural University

Royal Agricultural University

  • University League Table

    109th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Stroud Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6JS, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Agriculture & Forestry

    15th out of 19 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 143
    106 74%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    6th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 73%

    17th

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