Module Identifier RD28610  
Module Title EQUINE STUDY TOUR  
Academic Year 2003/2004  
Co-ordinator Mr Sebastian D McBride  
Semester Semester 2  
Course delivery Other   10-day study tour  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Assessment Study tour assignment (2500 - 3000 words) Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3  100%
Supplementary Assessment Candidates must re-present the assignment  100%

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Outcome 1
Describe activities associated with specific aspects of the UK equine industry in particular racing, breeding, leisure, and performance-related research.

Performance criteria:
a. A variety of equine enterprises are visited.
b. The diverse nature of the equine industry and supporting enterprises is appreciated.
c. The significance of the equine industry is identified.
d. The range and significance of supporting enterprises and trades are described.
Ranges
Racing, breeding, leisure

Outcome 2
Compare the UK equine industry systems with similar systems abroad (Europe)
Performance criteria:
a. A variety of equine and industry supporting enterprises are visited abroad (Europe).
b. A comparison is actively made of industry systems abroad with that of the UK.
Ranges
UK, other European countries

Outcome 3
Discuss the vocational activities associated with the equine industry at home and abroad and thereby achieve a greater understanding of future employment opportunities.
Performance criteria:
a. A variety of equine enterprises are examined.
b. Focus is directed on the vocational elements within each enterprise and the steps required to achieve employability within
   that area
Ranges
Careers, skills development

Brief description

This module is based around a 10 day study tour in the UK and abroad (Europe) where various aspects of the equine industry are examined and compared. Students completing this module will develop an understanding of the activities associated with specific aspects of the UK equine industry, in particular racing, breeding, leisure, and performance-related research and will be able compare these systems with similar systems abroad (Europe). In addition, one of the primary aims of the module is to give students a greater awareness of the vocational activities associated with the equine industry at home and abroad and thereby a greater understanding of future employment opportunities.

Transferable skills

.1 Independent project work
Assessment for this module is completely reliant (100%) upon production of a written assignment. Students will be expected to work independently to produce an original piece of work using information drawn from several different sources (texts and study tour visits).

.2 IT and information handling
To complete the written assignment students will have to obtain information from a variety of sources including books, web sites, tour visits etc. This will involve the use of IT to compile the finished report as well as retrieve relevant information (e.g. Voyager).

.4 Writing in an academic context
Students will be required to present information precisely and concisely in a clear and informative manner. The assignment will require all source material to be fully referenced.

.6 Careers need awareness
One of the primary aims of this module is to make students aware of the variety of equine industry and related job opportunities within the UK and abroad.

.7 Self-management
The organizational requirements for and during an extended period away from home will require some self-management.

.8 Group activity
Students will have to manage themselves individually and as a group to collate various pieces of information during the tour visits in order to complete the written assignment.

Reading Lists

Books
French Thoroughbred Breeding Association (1999) Racing and breeding in France French Thoroughbred Breeding Association
(1998) A breeding strategy for the British Sport Horse Industry: think tank report Royal Agricultural Society of England
(1983) Horse breeding in France Association pour la diffusion a l'etranger des techniques de l'elevage francais
Moyes, A Riding the countryside: bridleways and horse tourism in France and Britain Centre for Tourism and Leisure Studies, Oxford

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 5