Learn and work with her at Trotters

The newest member of our team, Amaretto is loving her new home and new job with HTP Apprenticeship College’s Equine Department. Why not come and meet her and look into our Horse Care & Riding courses?

Amaretto will be supporting new HTP students working towards their Horse Care and Riding Level 2 Diploma. She is stabled at Trotters Riding School in Ryde, where HTP’s new cohort of students will be able to study and care for Amaretto as well as learn to ride her.

Students will become familiar with her eating and drinking habits, understand horse feeding and watering, the importance of safe and comfortable tack including tacking up, and choosing correct tack. They will also learn to assess land and stables to make sure she is comfortable and well cared for, along with riding in the school, out hacking and jumping.

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Or try our new course at Island Riding

Starting in September, you could try our BRAND NEW combined Horse Care and Hospitality programme at Island Riding Centre where you’ll gain a range of leisure-based skills to open up a huge choice of careers!

How long are the courses?

This courses run for one academic year – starting in early September and ending in mid-July.

Can I start after September?

It’s important to start the course as soon as possible, and there is a minimum number of weeks attendance required. However, subject to your circumstances, it may be possible to join the course up until October half-term.

Do I need any qualifications to apply?

No. You don’t need any previous experience or qualifications to learn with us – just a desire to try new things and get your career started.

Will I have to pay to do a course?

No – the government will pay the cost of your course if you’re 16–18, or under 25 if you hold an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP).

You may also receive a bursary to support your learning. This will be discussed with you on application and could entitle you to up to £1,200 if your course lasts at least 30 weeks in one year. Depending on where you live you may also be eligible for help with your travel costs.

You must attend regularly to receive bursaries and other payments.

What could these courses lead to?

Progression from our full-time courses is something that we discuss from day one. There is a structured progression route for each of the courses we offer, including higher level qualifications, Apprenticeships or other employment, including self-employment. See more on our prospectus page.

When and how can I apply?

Our courses start in September so contact us now to arrange a chat and find out more.

Before starting your course you will be asked to come in to meet your Training Consultant and complete your Programme Induction. This will include a tour of the campus areas where your training will take place. You will also receive further information about the course, such as any equipment or clothing you may need to provide and will be given an outline of your course timetable.