Aims of the module
The aim of the module is to provide students with a basic understanding of the equine industry on a world wide scale. A field course will be undertaken to allow students to study the workings of various establishments within the British equine industry. This module provides a basic foundation in equine studies which is furtther developed in a range of other equine related modules.

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will be able to:

• describe the structure of the British equine industry;
• identify areas of economic importance within the British equine industry;
• describe aspects of international equine industries;
• analyse equine industries in relation to equine welfare.

Syllabus / Curriculum design
Equine environmental requirements
Economic input from equine industries to the British economy
Horsebreeding worldwide
Racing worldwide
Competition horses
Horsemeat production