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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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 went beyond what I was expecting. The classes were easy and homework never took too much of my time. We were done with scheduled activities by 4 pm, so it was nice to have some free time after that. It was easy to get into Edinburgh. The living space was good, we had communal bathrooms, but had our own sinks in our rooms. They took us to the store for groceries every week and took us to a horse trial and we got to spend the day there watching different disciplines. Everyone that I met here has been super nice and helpful and I have made a few friends from Scotland too.

Pros

Easy to get into Edinburgh
Very nice, small college campus
Everyone (teachers, trainers, kitchen staff, etc) were very nice and helpful

Cons

Small shower spaces
Loud, slamming doors

My experience here in Scotland has been wonderful. I have gotten the opportunity to learn more about horses and make new friends. I enjoyed travelling different places on our weekends off. I went to Edinburgh, London, and the highlands. I loved getting time to explore different parts of the country. The dorms we stayed in were nice. Personally I did not enjoy the food at the dining hall as much as I would have hoped only because there was limited flavor (But keep in mind I am a picky eater). Overall this study abroad experience was amazing and I am glad I got to make so may fun memories here. I would definitely do this again.

Pros

Beautiful scenery
Nice weather
Caring professors

Cons

Food at the dining hall

My summer program in Scotland was amazing! I absolutely loved studying at Oatridge College, the facilities are amazing and he horses are so sweet! The instructors are very accommodating and the classwork is interesting. Although the campus is a small little rural community, you can still access public transit and make your way into the city a often as you like. I spent a lot of time exploring Edinburgh and took a few bus tours to visit the beautiful Scottish highlands and even the castle where the first few Harry Potter movies were filmed!

Pros

Horses

Cons

Only 4 weeks

This program is absolutely amazing, I loved getting to adventure the city of Edinburgh and country side, learning more about the culture with new people and hopefully long term friends! Taking the weekends to explore on my own and with new friends was amazing and exhilarating. I appreciated the learning experience both in the classroom and out of it. The instructors are here for you to allow a place that facilitates new experiences, knowledge building and creates an environment of support. Highly recommend the highlands and especially Glencoe!

Pros

meeting new people from different parts of my country
exploring new places
learning more about the country and region

Cons

public transportation can be unreliable at times

Living at such a tiny school with an hour and a half bus ride to get to Edinburgh was a very new experience to me. If you thrive being busy and always doing something, you will spend a lot of money getting to and from the city. If you like to hike and hang out with friends, you can have fun at the school. You'll learn about horses and about yourself! Be prepared for how rural the college is, it's a 30 minute walk just to the nearest restaurant and tiny town. If you make friends, you'll have lots of fun.

Pros

Nice and helpful instructors
Beautiful area
Not far from airport

Cons

Long and difficult to get to the city
Nothing to do that doesn't require a bus ride
Lots of free time without a ton to do on campus

I had a great time at this program and having the chance to ride wonderful horses at the Scottish Equestrian Center. The facilities and the horses here were absolutely amazing and so were the riding lessons. The staff here is so caring and cares for your success and well being. I really enjoyed the hands on work in our practical classes with anatomy, it really helps. I recently changed my major the first week of the program, totally opposite of horses but I still enjoyed it so much and was just so much fun.

Pros

Great riding lessons
amazing staff
equine facility

Cons

poor food options at canteen
lack of air conditioning
city is far

This study abroad was so fun. Everyone is super welcoming and super nice. The campus you stay at is about a 40 min bus ride into Edinburgh so you could go for the day. We got super lucky and got a lot of sunny days but highly recommend rain jackets. The local pub is really fun to go to at the end of a long day. However, don't forget to study for the final, it was a little humbling, to say the least. The riding was super fun too, horses were so sweet and you got to ride in the Scottish National Equestrian Centre. There also a hill you can climb called Binny Craig, it is harder than it looks but the views at the top are amazing.

Pros

The Pub
The teachers
The views

Cons

Drama
Having to actually wake up before 9am

This program was so much fun. I learned more about horses and management of horses within this program. All the staff was kind and willing to help out whenever it was needed. They also give you a lot of opportunities to go out and explore Scotland. The only thing that I would recommend when coming over here is creating a game plan of things that you would like to see and do. Also, being open to change your plans when needed. There will be moments where you might need to reconsider your plans due to the weather or the thing that you want to do being fully booked.

Pros

Supportive staff
Time to explore Scotland
Good academic program

Cons

cafeteria food

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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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