BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Equine Management - Pathway - Yard Management - Unit overview

Oct 20, 2026

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Equine Management (1080 GLH) pathway for Yard Management outlines learner progression through 9 mandatory and 6 recommended optional units. Mandatory coverage includes equine structure, diet and nutrition, disease management, tack and equipment, health and husbandry, sector work experience, competition disciplines preparation, equine behaviour, and managing an equine yard. Additional Lantra Awards courses are presented as complementary skills-based programmes.

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Mandatory units

Equine Structure, Form and Function

Equine Diet and Nutrition

Managing Equine Disease

Horse Tack, Equipment and Rugs

Equine Health and Husbandry

Work Experience in the Equine Sector

Preparation and Presentation for Competition Disciplines

Equine Behaviour

Managing an Equine Yard

Recommended optional units

Equine Business Management

Managing an Equine Event

Showjumping and Cross-country Courses

Estate Skills and Grassland Management

Equine Stud Management

Managing Equine Injuries and Rehabilitation

Complementary Lantra Awards

􀀟 Equine Laboratory Technician Research Officer Equine Nutritionist 􀀟 Competition Rider Schooling Instructor Horse Trainer 􀀟 General Equine Management study pathway Learners can also choose to take a Equine Management pathway, an ideal option for learners unsure of which route they prefer or those considering further higher level study. PE UK A2021d Occupations: Yard Supervisor Groom Event Manager © shutterstock/Jari Hindstroem BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Equine Management (1080 GLH) Pathway: Yard Management. Learners complete 9 mandatory and 6 optional units. Mandatory units: • Equine Structure, Form and Function • Equine Diet and Nutrition • Managing Equine Disease • Horse Tack, Equipment and Rugs • Equine Health and Husbandry • Work Experience in the Equine Sector • Preparation and Presentation for Competition Disciplines • Equine Behaviour • Managing an Equine Yard Recommended optional units: • Equine Business Management • Managing an Equine Event • Showjumping and Cross-country Courses • Estate Skills and Grassland Management • Equine Stud Management • Managing Equine Injuries and Rehabilitation | | Lantra Awards Legislative Tests/Skills-based Programmes | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | The following Lantra Awards courses complement your BTEC Nationals in Equine | | | | | Management course, offering your learners additional key work-based skills to help them pursue a career in this sector. | | Skills Card | Lantra Course Length
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2 Days | | Lantra Awards Technical Award in Safe and Effective Use of Veterinary Medicines* Comin Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Animal Transport by Road – Short Journey Y Lantra Awards Technical Award in Tractor Driving (duration based on experience) Y | | | | | | | | | *Majority of content covered within BTEC Level 3 Nationals Extended Diploma in Equine Management – see specification or Lantra Awards assessment guidance for full details. For help or advice about BTEC Nationals or Lantra Awards please go to: [support.pearson.com/uk/s/qualification-contactus or telephone 020 7010 2173](support.pearson.com/uk/s/qualification-contactus or telephone 020 7010 2173) . 􀀞 Occupations: Competition Rider Schooling Instructor Horse Trainer © 123rf/martin kay78 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Equine Management (1080 GLH) Pathway: Yard Management. Learners complete 9 mandatory and 6 optional units. Mandatory units: • Equine Structure, Form and Function • Equine Diet and Nutrition • Managing Equine Disease • Horse Tack, Equipment and Rugs • Equine Health and Husbandry • Work Experience in the Equine Sector • Preparation and Presentation for Competition Disciplines • Equine Behaviour • Managing an Equine Yard Recommended optional units: • Horse Fitness • Schooling Horses on the Flat • Theory of Training Horses • Riding Horses in the Open • Showjumping and Cross-country Courses • Working Horses from the Ground | | Lantra Awards Legislative Tests/Skills-based Programmes | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | The following Lantra Awards courses complement your BTEC Nationals in Equine | | | | | Management course, offering your learners additional key work-based skills to help them pursue a career in this sector. | | Skills Card | Lantra Course Length
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2 Days | | Lantra Awards Technical Award in Safe and Effective Use of Veterinary Medicines* Comin Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Animal Transport by Road – Short Journey Y Lantra Awards Technical Award in Tractor Driving (duration based on experience) Y | | | | | | | | | *Majority of content covered within BTEC Level 3 Nationals Extended Diploma in Equine Management – see specification or Lantra Awards assessment guidance for full details. For help or advice about BTEC Nationals or Lantra Awards please go to: [support.pearson.com/uk/s/qualification-contactus or tel

FAQs

How many mandatory and optional units are included in the Yard Management pathway?

Learners complete 9 mandatory units and 6 optional units.

Which units are mandatory for the Yard Management pathway?

Mandatory units include equine structure, diet and nutrition, managing equine disease, horse tack and equipment, equine health and husbandry, work experience in the equine sector, competition disciplines preparation and presentation, equine behaviour, and managing an equine yard.

What are Lantra Awards in relation to the BTEC Nationals?

Lantra Awards courses complement the BTEC Nationals in Equine Management by offering additional key work-based skills and skills-based programmes.

Oct 20, 2026

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