Equine Summer Study Abroad Programs in Scotland

Name: Equine Summer Study Abroad Programs in Scotland
Brand: Adelante Abroad
SKU: 16112
Rating: 4.72 (128 reviews)

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Location

Scotland
- Edinburgh

Term

Short Term, Summer

Subject Areas

Animal Science

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Program Type

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Degree Level

High School Diploma

Housing

Dormitory

Language

English

Pricing

Starting Price

6395

Price Details

-Pre-departure orientation and counseling
-Airport pickup and orientation on arrival in Scotland
-College tuition for 2 classes worth a total of 6 US credits
-Your own private room and bathroom in college accommodation.
-Free wireless internet available.
-Breakfast, lunch & dinner provided during the week, breakfast and dinner at the weekend.
-Access to computers in college Resource Centre. Laptops can also be borrowed on a weekly basis.
-College staff on-site will be available to assist students with individual requests
-Excursions to local cultural sites and events eg. Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, William Wallace Monument, the Highland Games, the Royal Highland Show and more.
-Sealed college transcripts on completion

What's Included

Accommodation Some Activities Airport Transfers Classes Meals Wifi

What's Not Included

Airfare Travel Insurance

Last Updated: Sep 18, 2023

Last Reviewed: Jun 20, 2023

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About Program

Interested in spending your summer riding horses in Scotland? Team up with Adelante to study abroad in Scotland and experience our truly unique Equine Programs. This 4-week program takes place at a college campus near Edinburgh. You will get a one-of-a-kind equine experience at an affordable price.

Spend your summer in beautiful Scotland while earning college credits. Students will take courses in Equine Fitness & Equine Anatomy. In addition to classroom instruction, students will be involved in practical and hands-on experiences from classical and English-style riding for equestrian students.

Exploring the rest of Scotland is an individual endeavor, but Adelante encourages you to use our travel resources to help plan your adventures in Scotland. With an abundance of history, stunning countryside, highlands, lakes, castles, picturesque villages, and other beautiful architecture, Scotland is a popular study-abroad destination.

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BIPOC Support

At Adelante Abroad, we take pride in fostering a diverse and inclusive community for aspiring students seeking international internships and study abroad experiences. We are committed to providing equality and opportunity, as we firmly believe that every individual, regardless of their background, deserves the chance to embark on a transformative journey. Through our specialized biopic program, we actively encourage and support students from all walks of life to participate without discrimination. We understand the importance of nurturing emerging talents, and our program stands as a testament to our dedication to providing an enriching, empowering, and unbiased platform for students to thrive and make their mark on the global stage.

LGBTQIA+ Support

At Adelante Abroad, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all students, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We wholeheartedly encourage and support LGBTQIA+ students to participate without fear of discrimination. We recognize the unique challenges that LGBTQIA+ individuals may face, and we are determined to provide a safe and empowering environment for them to embark on their international internship and study abroad journeys. With a focus on celebrating individuality and fostering growth, our program stands as a beacon of acceptance, ensuring that all students can thrive, learn, and contribute meaningfully to the global community.

Accessibility Support

Adelante Abroad is committed to offering comprehensive accessibility support for participants with physical disabilities and/or chroni conditions. While our foremost goal is to provide optimal conditions for all participants, there may be instances where certain program country locations pose challenges to full accessibility. Despite these limitations, we continually strive to ensure that all individuals can benefit from our programs to the best of our abilities.

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Sustainability

At Adelante Abroad, we are driven by a vision of sustainability that goes beyond mere neutrality. Our commitment is to create programs and business practices that generate a net positive impact on the world. By striving to tip the scales towards positive outcomes, we seek to ensure that any potential negative effects are outweighed by the overall benefit we bring to the individuals, communities, and environments we engage with, aligning our efforts to leave a lasting, positive legacy.

Ethical Impact

At Adelante Abroad, our ethical impact programming is thoughtfully designed to harmonize student experiences with the well-being of our host communities and the environment. We meticulously assess the social and environmental implications of our programs, ensuring a balanced approach that maximizes positive outcomes for both our students and the communities they engage with. By fostering meaningful connections, minimizing environmental footprints, and prioritizing sustainable practices, we aim to create lasting benefits for host communities, safeguard our planet's resources, and preserve the integrity of the experiences we offer for generations to come.

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Equine Summer Program in Scotland

Interested in enhancing your equestrian knowledge over the summer? Team up with Adelante to study abroad in Scotland in this truly unique program. Riders have the opportunity to verse themselves in 'British' style equestrianism. Classroom instruction includes Equine Anatomy and Physiology & Fitness. Also, candidates experience practical and hands-on exercises outside of the classroom. This program gives you a one-of-a-kind experience at an extremely affordable price.

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This program changed my life! A great experience for students who have never been abroad before as it is only 4 weeks and comes with a perfect amount of structure. Some weekends were planned with activities such as a horse show or a trip, while others we were given leeway to plan our own trips. The instructors are kind, knowledgeable, and always open to answering questions. Riding at the Scottish National Equestrian Center was amazing and so much fun. Highly, highly recommend this program to my fellow adventurers and students wanting to get their feet wet studying abroad!

Pros

Incredible instructors
Ability to travel to other countries on the weekends
Lots to do in the city

Cons

Housing could be better (doors are loud, walls are very thin, etc.)
Difficult to travel within Scotland
Long classes

I came into this program knowing no other people that would be here, no idea what to expect, and no idea what to even pack or bring. It was super easy to meet the others and many of us all became instant friends. The other students in the school and staff were equally as friendly and welcoming as well. It is safe to say that there was no need to worry at all. The classes were very informative and easy to learn in the short period of time especially due to great instruction. Same goes for the riding, the instructors were incredibly kind and accommodating with all riders across all levels. As someone who has a decent amount of horse experience already, I will say the riding was very basic and more fun than challenging. But the instructors were able to still cater to what I needed and I thoroughly enjoyed it all.

This program is great for students who do not want to do an entire semester abroad. The staff is great and very accommodating. The classes are very fast paced so you will need to study for the exam, but they make sure not to overload you so that you can still enjoy your time in Scotland. They plan a lot of trips for us but also give you some long weekends so that you can do some things on your own. The riding is really fun and they are willing to work with you and accommodate all levels of riders.

Pros

Long weekends to travel
Friendly environment

Cons

Dining hall very limited
Limited public transport, takes a while to get to Edinburgh

I had an amazing time at the SRUC Oatridge campus and the Scottish National Equestrian Centre. The facilities out at the yard are top tier and there is a range of talented horses that we were able to take informative jump lessons on and hack around the beautiful property. Having such a nice yard supplemented my learning, as I was able to practice labeling different body parts and systems frequently. The students at the school were also amazing to spend time with and learn from, we definitely would have been lost without them!

Pros

Equine facility
Amazing staff
Great location

Cons

No air conditioning
Food accommodation not amazing

This program was fantastic. I had never ridden a horse before, and I was able to work my way all the way up to a canter by the end of the trip. The staff was very friendly and helpful with anything that I needed. The classes were in depth and very useful. Each class was over a different topic, and the classes helped me learn a lot about anatomy and fitness. The school was a bit far from Edinburgh, but the bus could get you there in about 45 minutes. I would bring a fan because there is no air conditioning.

Pros

Friendly to everyone
Accessible to new riders
Easy access to Edinburgh

Cons

Very hot
mediocre food

I had a wonderful time study abroad here. The staff is a great group of people who are here to make sure you are happy and having a good time. The academics were quite straight forward and there is plenty of time to explore the country. Meeting all the horses is super fun and I've grown to really love all of them (especially Dandy<3). The riding lesson instructors were fabulous. They really make sure you are happy with the horse you are on and want to provide you with whatever skill you are asking for. They do try their best to keep the whole group satisfied.

Pros

experience class in a different country
exploring the near by cities and the rest of the country
meeting many new people

Cons

Class is early everyday so if you aren't a morning person it does take awhile to get use to
The food does get a bit old after a while
The weather is a bit unpredictable

I loved the environment of the campus and support from the staff. Everyone here was very nice and extremely helpful. Being able to easily catch a bus to Edinburgh allows you to be able to explore the city often and see the major tourist sights of Scotland. The riding program was lots of fun and the instructors taught the lessons based on what you wanted to do. It provided a lot of variety and the horses were lovely as well. Overall I had a great experience and I wish I was able to spend more time here.

Pros

Being able to easily catch a bus into Edinburgh
Beautiful campus with decent housing
Lots of friendly people

Cons

Bus times don't run very often so good planning is necessary if wanting to explore
Small campus, not much to do at the campus itself
Course was surface level information, did not learn much new material but still interesting

While in Eccelesmacan the group of us had so much fun riding, going out to the local pub, and taking trips to places like Edinburgh, London, and the Highlands. The school work seemed like it was going to be very easy compared to my home universities version of equine anatomy and in class that is the impression we got, but when taking the exam it was humbling to say the least so don't forget to study for the final because you will definitely need to. I loved the peopled that I was with on the trip but like any group of 15 girls and 1 boy, there was drama.

Pros

Ability to travel outside of Broxburn
the pub
the riding lessons

Cons

Drama between almost everyone
far away from Edinburgh

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Highlights: Not only did we have our classes to go to, on certain days there were planned activities where we would go places. Those days were the best times I have ever had. We went to Loch Lomond, a lake that separates the Lowlands from the Highlands. It was beautiful, words can't describe the lush green grass and trees with rolling high hills and tapered rock that looked as if it were falling into the lake.

The lake itself is black and I can see why now the Scottish believe the Lochness lives in its depths. Edinburgh castle was amazing, the history and beauty of it astounded me. I loved riding in my riding lessons,they were really fun. The most exciting part I loved was running by myself out through the countryside and smelling the grape seed oil flowers and seeing the beautiful stone walls built on both sides of the road. I ran almost everyday and that was a joy for me to be alone out there just me and nature in a place that is foreign.

Morning: In Scotland a typical morning consisted of getting up and starting your day off right by having breakfast at the cafeteria, which was served around 8. Usually it was cereal, milk, orange or apple juice and a pastry of some sort. After breakfast the Equine group and Ecology group would go their separate ways and head to their classes. The equine group only had two classes Equine Fitness and Equine Anatomy and Physiology as well as riding lessons which were splited up into two groups based on our riding experience. The style of riding was English and the instructors were fantastic.

Afternoon:There was lunch which we had little pieces of paper explaining that we can get a sandwich, drink, and some sort of treat for our meal provided by the school. For dinner we would meet around 5pm to eat and afterwards we all would hang out or do the very little homework we were assigned. The equine group seemed to enjoy the more social night life so we would go to pubs and socialize with the Scottish and participate in any activities they had planned.

Evening: They had no TV or computers in the dorms or "flats" as the Scottish would call them so the only fun we would have is socialize and hang out with each other and the Scottish. We learned a lot about their culture that way and it was nice to get away from the norm. The biggest hassle was the Internet and making phone calls. The Internet was always down so it was hard to get a hold of family and friends and face book but again in a way it was kind of nice.

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Dr. Raymond Barclay

Program

Equine Summer Study Abroad Programs in Scotland

Job Title

Director of Adelante Abroad, Scotland

Dr. Raymond Barclay built and now oversees both the Study Programs (Equine and Ecology) and the Internship Programs (Research & Observation) in Scotland. Previously, he worked with the University of Arkansas for 20 years, with offices in Scotland for 15 years serving as Director of Global Studies. He is a former Fulbright Fellow and has evaluated technology and communication programs in Bolivia, Ireland and Scotland. He has conducted lectures in Bolivia, England, Greece, Ireland, Italy and Romania. Travel is second nature to him, and he feels it should be like that for most. He tries to make sure that everything in Scotland is prepared for program candidates, although they also do plenty on their own to truly grow during their time abroad!

Dr. Raymond Barclay - Director of Adelante Abroad, Scotland

Tell us a little more about this program, what makes it a unique study abroad experience?

Raymond: The Equine Summer School is a one of kind international program designed for students majoring in equine or animal science, veterinary medicine or those who simply have an interest in equestrianism. The course is located on the site of the Scottish National Equestrian Center. It is not duplicated anywhere and you can only access it via your screened application accepted by Adelante Abroad.

Describe a typical day for students on this program.

Raymond: The program provides a very practical and hands-on experience, which includes a combination of classroom lectures, field trips and riding (and more riding!). The two courses are in the morning and each afternoon is dedicated to time with the horses, either riding or hands-on studying. Saturdays are full day, offsite excursions such as Burgie Hosre Trials and the Royal Highland Show, as well as cultural trips such as visits to Glasgow and Loch Lomond. Each student has a horse to evaluate and the opportunity learn about British Equestrianism.

Student riding horse

What are some extra-curricular activities program participants enjoy?

Raymond: The program includes several tours throughout Scotland, including visits to prehistoric and ancient Celtic Kingdoms, the Scottish Highlands, the historic capital of Edinburgh, Stirling Castle, the William Wallace Monument, the Scottish Parliament and other cultural and historic sites. These are all included in the program!

What is one piece of advice you would offer someone considering this program?

Raymond: Come prepared to ride horses and to learn and discover new skills about equine fitness and anatomy.

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