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How do I become a farrier?
Farriery is one of the oldest and most respected careers in the equestrian world. A farrier is responsible for the…How do I become an Equine Veterinary Physiotherapist?
An Equine Veterinary Physiotherapist is an individual who works as a 'para-professional' alongside vets and farriers to ensure horses perform…How do I become a riding instructor or coach?
Teaching others to ride is perhaps the most traditional of all the equestrian roles which comes to mind when someone…Applying through Clearing
Clearing refers to any UCAS application made after the main application round closes on the 30th of June. Traditionally, Clearing…Understanding Entry Requirements
Education providers set entrance requirements which are the minimum level you need to demonstrate in order for the provider to…Equitas Worldwide Podcast: Rewriting the Rules: Making Equine Education Accessible for Everyone
Cat was recently invited onto the Equitas Worldwide podcast to discuss the upcoming launch of the EQUK Find Your Future…Modernising Equestrian Business: Respecting Tradition, Embracing Progress
Featuring Zelina Coffey of Rite Track Consulting Services In an industry built on centuries of tradition, finding the balance between…
EQUK is now working with UCAS through the Outreach Connection Service
EQUK is proud to partner with the UCAS Outreach Connection Service to improve access to equestrian education for students from…Louise Einchcomb is on a mission to improve mindset in the equine industry
Louise is a BHS Accredited Professional Coach, Master NLP Practitioner and holds a Masters in Equine Science. She runs Rider…Why the equine industry needs to end the exploitation of passion as a currency
All of us who have worked with horses have at some point done it for free. There’s lots of reasons…2025 is the year we break the cycle.
2025 is the year of progress. If 2023 was the year of research, 2024 was the year of building, 2025…Why equestrian education providers are missing a trick with widening participation in the equestrian industry
Widening participation in higher and further education refers to increasing access for groups who are currently under-represented or who experience…Opinion – Clara Norling – How do we make the equine industry a better place?
Clara moved from Sweden to the Netherlands to be an international rider but realised when she was there that she…Sophie Oldcorn – The Equine Nutrition Industry
For some people, horses are a way of life from the very beginning: their mothers or fathers ride, horses are…Opinion: The importance of professional leadership in the equestrian industry
Lizzie Herron runs the Equestrian Leadership Consultancy which works with equestrian businesses to improve the leaderships skills of business owners…@emma_eventing_fendi_ talks all things equine social media
Emma Flockhart is a well known face both in the world of equestrian social media and on the grassroots eventing…Opinion: Overcoming Adversity as a Non-Ridden Equestrian with Disabilities
Sally Mellish shares her story about her life growing up riding horses. When her physical conditions meant that riding was…
EQUK – How to make the equine industry work for you
It feels so bizarre to share something with the world that has lived inside my head, or inside the heads…Lizzie Herron – The Equestrian Leadership Consultancy
Hello, I am Lizzie from The Equestrian Leadership Consultancy. I live in North-East Derbyshire with my wonderful husband, a load…Danielle Mckinnon – Leadership at Eat Sleep Ride SCIO
Danielle Mckinnon is the founder of Eat Sleep Ride which is a social enterprise based in East Berwickshire in the…
