Equine Sciences
Equine Sciences are taught within the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences which is a world class research and education centre one of Aberystwyth’s largest departments , with over 3600 full-time students. It is large enough to ensure that you benefit from an excellent range of facilities, and at the same time provides a friendly working and social environment in which you will easily get to know other students and the staff.Our equine science staff are all actively involved in research relevant to the needs of the equine industry and publish their findings in scientific journals. Through their teaching, you will be kept at the forefront of the most recent developments in the equine world especially in areas such as nutrition, breeding and animal health and welfare.
Our Equine Centre provides excellent facilities to help you learn. It includes an Olympic sized indoor riding arena, all-weather outdoor riding facilities, a horse walker, a round pen, DIY livery and many other riding facilities. Equine events are regularly held at the Lluest Equine Centre.