My Equine and Business Management Journey

My name is Holly Morley, I’m a student studying at Writtle University College in my third year of my Degree in Equine Studies and Business Management. I love all animals and completed an Extended Diploma in Animal Management before I began at Writtle. I have had a passion for horses since a child and wanted to continue to learn about them whilst studying a subject that could be applied to other industries.

Studying a degree in Equine Studies and Business Management has enabled me to learn about horses as well as some business aspects. Both equine and business modules have been covered during my time at Writtle. A few of the module include Equine Nutrition, Equitation and Coaching, Business Skills and Applied Business.

The Equine Nutrition module has enabled me to learn about the nutritional requirements of the horse and how they vary according to age, workload and digestive requirements. It was extremely fascinating and eye opening learning about how the horse’s digestives system tackles the different food types provided to them. For this module there were both, theory and practical aspects. The theory included lectures and each week a different nutrient was covered, information about which feeds provide the nutrient, how they are digested and what excess or lack of the nutrient can do to the horse was covered. The information was provided by a lecturer that was not only knowledgeable but passionate about the subject covered. One practical during this module included an inspection of a horse’s digestive system, it was amazing to actually see the scale of the horse’s digestive system and the different fazes of food digestion.

One key business module undertaken has been Business Skills. Although it may sound boring, during this module, the key skills required for business and employment were covered, making it relevant and stimulating. Guest speakers came to talk about how they opened their own business and what they did after graduating from Writtle. It was interesting gaining a perspective on how different people have progressed, from there courses. One of the visitors was the owner of Equine Careers; she spoke about starting her online business. Not only did this visitor meeting opportunity provide knowledge of professional job opportunities when I graduate, it also provided information on how to start a successful business.

Holly Morley

Third Year Equine Studies and Business Management Student