Module Identifier RD28610  
Module Title EQUINE STUDY TOUR  
Academic Year 2006/2007  
Co-ordinator Dr Mina C G Davies-Morel  
Semester Semester 2  
Course delivery Other   10-day study tour  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Exam3 Hours Open book examination  100%
Supplementary Exam3 Hours Open book examination  100%

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students will 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 France 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 in France. 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.

Reading Lists

Books
French Thoroughbred Breeding Association (1999) Racing and breeding in France French Thoroughbred Breeding Association
Moyes, A Riding the countryside: bridleways and horse tourism in France and Britain Centre for Tourism and Leisure Studies, Oxford
(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

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 5