Hartpury College v Writtle College
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Writtle or Hartpury, overall?
Writtle College0%
Hartpury College100%
Total votes: 4
First of all, can you give me personal opinions on the life and accommodation of both colleges? I've read the websites thoroughly but want a personal opinion.
Now... I am an incredibly indecisive person... and I cannot decide between these two colleges!
I want to study Equine Sports Therapy (BSc) at Writtle College, as I have a chance to gain a certificate in equine massage (though at my own cost). It sounds like a brilliant course, and Writtle have a great reputation.
Also, the course sounds very specified which is what I like about it. You can work abroad if you choose. Tis very good!
Hartpury has an even greater reputation and I'd love to say I've got a BSc from there. The course I'd study there is Equine Sports Science (BSc). I'm going to study Equine Business Management (MA) there anyway, but am strongly considering studying there for my BSc.
I am wondering what Hartpury might have to offer that Writtle doesn't, and if Hartpury allow you to gain outside qualifications. Also, do they do quite a large subject on equine massage? As that is something I am very strongly into.
Any information, any at all, would be greatly appreciated!! Like, do you ride a lot on the course? Can you ride other peoples' or the colleges' horses at the college, because I don't wanna move my horses to another place. They'll stay at home. I'm not fussed if there's virtually no riding involved in the course. Afterall, I'm not there to study how to ride.. Me thinks I know how already lol! But it's a good thing to know about the course... especially so I know whether to bother pack my riding stuff lol.
Also...
Upon graduating with either of the above, is it easy or fairly easy to get paid employment or paid apprenticeship somewhere? I'd love to work among competitive horses (jumping especially). And these days many people don't study human physiotherapy, unlike they used to so they could later specialise in equine. I'm just wondering if employment is still strong for those that don't bother with human physiotherapy.
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I'm studying at Moulton College for a National Diploma in Animal Management with predicted MDD as my final grade. I'm very good in interviews and have never had a problem blagging my way into education systems before, but am wondering if Hartpury is tough to get into, due to its reputation? I know Writtle isn't.
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So, thanks for surviving this ESSAY! Lol...
Any info you can give me would be really useful. Opinions wanted!
Please don't write stuff like "don't work with horses because then it will become a chore, not a hobby" etc... I've made the decision, it's done.
Thanks again,
Briony xx
Now... I am an incredibly indecisive person... and I cannot decide between these two colleges!
I want to study Equine Sports Therapy (BSc) at Writtle College, as I have a chance to gain a certificate in equine massage (though at my own cost). It sounds like a brilliant course, and Writtle have a great reputation.
Also, the course sounds very specified which is what I like about it. You can work abroad if you choose. Tis very good!
Hartpury has an even greater reputation and I'd love to say I've got a BSc from there. The course I'd study there is Equine Sports Science (BSc). I'm going to study Equine Business Management (MA) there anyway, but am strongly considering studying there for my BSc.
I am wondering what Hartpury might have to offer that Writtle doesn't, and if Hartpury allow you to gain outside qualifications. Also, do they do quite a large subject on equine massage? As that is something I am very strongly into.
Any information, any at all, would be greatly appreciated!! Like, do you ride a lot on the course? Can you ride other peoples' or the colleges' horses at the college, because I don't wanna move my horses to another place. They'll stay at home. I'm not fussed if there's virtually no riding involved in the course. Afterall, I'm not there to study how to ride.. Me thinks I know how already lol! But it's a good thing to know about the course... especially so I know whether to bother pack my riding stuff lol.
Also...
Upon graduating with either of the above, is it easy or fairly easy to get paid employment or paid apprenticeship somewhere? I'd love to work among competitive horses (jumping especially). And these days many people don't study human physiotherapy, unlike they used to so they could later specialise in equine. I'm just wondering if employment is still strong for those that don't bother with human physiotherapy.
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I'm studying at Moulton College for a National Diploma in Animal Management with predicted MDD as my final grade. I'm very good in interviews and have never had a problem blagging my way into education systems before, but am wondering if Hartpury is tough to get into, due to its reputation? I know Writtle isn't.
---
So, thanks for surviving this ESSAY! Lol...
Any info you can give me would be really useful. Opinions wanted!
Please don't write stuff like "don't work with horses because then it will become a chore, not a hobby" etc... I've made the decision, it's done.
Thanks again,
Briony xx
Reply 1
I don't know how many people on here will know about the the places you are talking about. Most of us are applying for vet sci and won't have looked at other places.
Of course, there may be some people turn up soon who do know something about them, but probably not many people.
Your best thing would be to ring them and ask the questions you have put here about the course structure. Would you be able to go and visit and talk to current students about their opinions?
Of course, there may be some people turn up soon who do know something about them, but probably not many people.
Your best thing would be to ring them and ask the questions you have put here about the course structure. Would you be able to go and visit and talk to current students about their opinions?
Reply 2
15
Hartpury, purely on the basis of the horses they turn out..!
I know the woman in France who purchased Hartpury Lancelot, the work that the students do with those horses is very, very good which leads me to think they have very good tutors too!
Definitely Hartpury!
From what I gathered from the lady who bought Lancelot, the students do ride (not sure about for your specific course though) and do a lot of work with youngsters. I've had my own dressage horse and I'm quite into racing and things, Hartpury has horses that seriously impress me
Their website is pretty good:
http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/Hartpury-College/Home/
I think anyone horsey finds it a bit difficult to get a job, but providing you know what you want to do and how to get it, you stand a much better chance. I was going to go to the BRS but decided against it because being 5'9 my height was pushing it slightly, I felt.
Go for it though, don't lose sight of what you want and like everyone who needs a job, don't give up if it doesn't come right away.
Good Luck
I know the woman in France who purchased Hartpury Lancelot, the work that the students do with those horses is very, very good which leads me to think they have very good tutors too!
Definitely Hartpury!
From what I gathered from the lady who bought Lancelot, the students do ride (not sure about for your specific course though) and do a lot of work with youngsters. I've had my own dressage horse and I'm quite into racing and things, Hartpury has horses that seriously impress me
Their website is pretty good:
http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/Hartpury-College/Home/
I think anyone horsey finds it a bit difficult to get a job, but providing you know what you want to do and how to get it, you stand a much better chance. I was going to go to the BRS but decided against it because being 5'9 my height was pushing it slightly, I felt.
Go for it though, don't lose sight of what you want and like everyone who needs a job, don't give up if it doesn't come right away.
Good Luck
Reply 3
I'm going to say go for the PURY!!!!! i'm there at college at the minute and know a lot of students on the uni degrees and absolutely love it
the accomodation is ok i've seen better but to be honest every room is ensuite
the night life in gloucester is fairly good with student night on a wednesday but you can also get into cheltenham on monday student night whih is fantastic!!!
all the facilities are brilliant, i have my horse at the college on DIY livery and apart from lack of winter turnout you can't beat the facilities on offer!!!
the accomodation is ok i've seen better but to be honest every room is ensuite
the night life in gloucester is fairly good with student night on a wednesday but you can also get into cheltenham on monday student night whih is fantastic!!!
all the facilities are brilliant, i have my horse at the college on DIY livery and apart from lack of winter turnout you can't beat the facilities on offer!!!
Reply 4
I only know writtle and I studied horticulture, id say its a place of highs n lows.
The accom is pants n hasnt had a lot of attention since it was built in the 70's.
I found the general admin of the uni poor n the treatment of students at times frustrating.
Having said that it does have the village feel as been slightly removed from the town the students tend to make their own entertainment!!
its also a stunning setting and chelmsford is ok as towns go.
The accom is pants n hasnt had a lot of attention since it was built in the 70's.
I found the general admin of the uni poor n the treatment of students at times frustrating.
Having said that it does have the village feel as been slightly removed from the town the students tend to make their own entertainment!!
its also a stunning setting and chelmsford is ok as towns go.
Reply 5
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bumbleboy
I only know writtle and I studied horticulture, id say its a place of highs n lows.
The accom is pants n hasnt had a lot of attention since it was built in the 70's.
I found the general admin of the uni poor n the treatment of students at times frustrating.
Having said that it does have the village feel as been slightly removed from the town the students tend to make their own entertainment!!
its also a stunning setting and chelmsford is ok as towns go.
The accom is pants n hasnt had a lot of attention since it was built in the 70's.
I found the general admin of the uni poor n the treatment of students at times frustrating.
Having said that it does have the village feel as been slightly removed from the town the students tend to make their own entertainment!!
its also a stunning setting and chelmsford is ok as towns go.
Yay..that's the kind of answer I've been looking for!
I'm visiting it on its Open Day in January. So far, despite everyone telling me to go for Hartpury, I think that Writtle is in the lead. It's because I know I'll need a part-time job in the second year, at least, and Hartpury just doesn't offer that easily for people who cannot drive.
I also like the fact that I'll walk away with a qualification in equine massage therapy...which is what I want to focus my studies on in the future.
Still...it's so confusing. Choosing between the two places is unbelievably hard!!
Reply 6
15
I don't know either place [looked at the prospectuses for them but not for equine..] however I will say that Writtle sounds better based on the fact you want massage therapy and not science
Reply 7
I know both colleges and I would say stay well clear of Writtle College. They are currently in trouble with HEFCE for claiming money they aren't entitled to (See Times.online). They are sacking around 74 members of staff and the staff have just had a vote of no confidence in the management. AND the student Union backed them up!!!! (See local Chelmsford press online). The way they treat their students is shocking and I would question the quality of teaching (ie. fat people own fat horses) and a vet who is their nutrition lecturer who doesn't know what body condition scoring is!!!!!! Hartpury is so much better. They have great facilities, which all the students get to use, and their teaching is excellent! The staff are really really good and really know their stuff. And lets face it, if you want to work in therapy, what better place to be than where Kathryn Nankervis and David Marlin are based!!
Reply 8
I don't know Hartpury but did animal science at writtle 5 years ago.
I think it has changed quite a bit since I went there in terms of staff quite a few of my lecturers are not there anymore and I know they do have to get rid of a load of staff shortly as my friend is a technician there although I think it's likely to be mostly admin type jobs.
However on the plus side I think they have just had a new indoor school built and a new hydrotherapy section as well.
You will be able to ride the college horses, some people on animal sci course did on a wed afternoon, and my sister who did equine studies used to, she even took one home over the summer hols.
Accom at the time was ok I commuted but my friend lived in halls, she had an ensuite room which had room for a double bed, not sure what the cheaper non ensuite rooms are like.
Chelsmford is quite a nice town and only a short drive or bus ride away.
Writtle is very easy to get into as you say and as a result its quite rare that people get 1sts and only a handful of people in each year get 2.1s ,I'd say most people get 2.2s and below.
I think it has changed quite a bit since I went there in terms of staff quite a few of my lecturers are not there anymore and I know they do have to get rid of a load of staff shortly as my friend is a technician there although I think it's likely to be mostly admin type jobs.
However on the plus side I think they have just had a new indoor school built and a new hydrotherapy section as well.
You will be able to ride the college horses, some people on animal sci course did on a wed afternoon, and my sister who did equine studies used to, she even took one home over the summer hols.
Accom at the time was ok I commuted but my friend lived in halls, she had an ensuite room which had room for a double bed, not sure what the cheaper non ensuite rooms are like.
Chelsmford is quite a nice town and only a short drive or bus ride away.
Writtle is very easy to get into as you say and as a result its quite rare that people get 1sts and only a handful of people in each year get 2.1s ,I'd say most people get 2.2s and below.
Reply 9
Hi i've just been reading your question and responses, i am too undecided on courses and colleges.
I am keen to study equine sports massage, my dilema is which course, equinology, ICAT, Mary Bromiley (ITEC) or Pat Ki Equine Therapies.
Equinology at writtle sounds fab and the course is completed in a short space of time, and i love the sound of the ITEC course but it takes a lot to qualify to join the course as you have to study humans 1st which maybe an advantage to fall back on, its over a longer period of time but seems a more recognised course? ICAT i'm unsure about but could get funding for and Pat Ki also i'm unsure about.
Can you be a member of the equine sports massage association with all qualifications etc
I'm not sure which qualification would be the highest, most recognised and best route?
I want to make this a career but wondered if anyone can suggest which one they feel would be most recognised?
You help is much appreciated.
(career change crisis - MUST be with horses - offices are claustrophobic lol)
(sorry for essay)
I am keen to study equine sports massage, my dilema is which course, equinology, ICAT, Mary Bromiley (ITEC) or Pat Ki Equine Therapies.
Equinology at writtle sounds fab and the course is completed in a short space of time, and i love the sound of the ITEC course but it takes a lot to qualify to join the course as you have to study humans 1st which maybe an advantage to fall back on, its over a longer period of time but seems a more recognised course? ICAT i'm unsure about but could get funding for and Pat Ki also i'm unsure about.
Can you be a member of the equine sports massage association with all qualifications etc
I'm not sure which qualification would be the highest, most recognised and best route?
I want to make this a career but wondered if anyone can suggest which one they feel would be most recognised?
You help is much appreciated.
(career change crisis - MUST be with horses - offices are claustrophobic lol)
(sorry for essay)
Reply 10
I'd also advice an alternative route, if you really are interested in a relatively highly payed job in equine physiology etc..
And that is doing the human physio route, then a masters in animal physiotherapy (there is one at RVC, and you NEED to be a qualified physiotherapist to do the course) at least look at the masters on the RVC webiste, as from what I've heard there is high employability and people may trust you alot more with their horse when they know you are trained up to human standard aswell! x
And that is doing the human physio route, then a masters in animal physiotherapy (there is one at RVC, and you NEED to be a qualified physiotherapist to do the course) at least look at the masters on the RVC webiste, as from what I've heard there is high employability and people may trust you alot more with their horse when they know you are trained up to human standard aswell! x
Reply 11
I'd agree with the above post.
I'm an equine vet and will only refer cases to a physio who has done the animal physio master's course.
If you are looking for an equine-related career, have you thought about equine dentistry? There are many opportunities out there. If you pass the British equine vets association (BEVA) dentistry exams to prove your competency it will very much stand in your favour as the quality is a bit hit and miss with those that are not BEVA qualified.
Hope this helps x
I'm an equine vet and will only refer cases to a physio who has done the animal physio master's course.
If you are looking for an equine-related career, have you thought about equine dentistry? There are many opportunities out there. If you pass the British equine vets association (BEVA) dentistry exams to prove your competency it will very much stand in your favour as the quality is a bit hit and miss with those that are not BEVA qualified.
Hope this helps x
Reply 12
I know this was 12 yrs ago lol buy I'm going through almost the exact same dilemma right now. I'm currently at Hartpury college doing an equine course but not sure whether I should go to writtle or hartpury for equine behavioir/ rehabilitation. I'm not sure if you still have access to this account but it would be great if you could give a review of writtle, accommodation and all! If you did then up going thay is
Reply 13
Hi! I am on an Equine Degree course (Third year. equine business management) at Hartpury.
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Reply 14
hey, I was thinking about applying to Hartpury college in 2023, does anyone know what kind of grades I have to have to get in or any other requirements that could help out?? Also, I would like to study Equine management any opinions
Reply 15
hey, I was thinking about applying to Hartpury college in 2023, does anyone know what kind of grades I have to have to get in or any other requirements that could help out?? Also, I would like to study Equine management any opinions? Will I have some privileges for the accommodation if I come with my horses? How many horses can I bring?
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by AlannaMHi! I am on an Equine Degree course (Third year. equine business management) at Hartpury.
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