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Equine Summer Study Abroad Programs in Scotland

Name: Equine Summer Study Abroad Programs in Scotland
Brand: Adelante Abroad
SKU: 16112
Rating: 4.74 (156 reviews)

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Equine Summer Study Abroad Programs in Scotland

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Scotland
- Edinburgh

Term

Short Term, Summer

Subject Areas

Animal Science

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Degree Level

High School Diploma Associates

Housing

Dormitory

Language

English

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Starting Price

6570

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 accommodations.
-Free wireless internet available.
-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 upon completion

What's Included

Accommodation Some Activities Airport Transfers Classes Wifi

What's Not Included

Airfare SIM cards Transportation Travel Insurance

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About Program

Spend your summer surrounded by Scotland’s breathtaking landscapes while advancing your equestrian expertise with Adelante’s Equine Study Abroad Program. Study 4 weeks at a prestigious equine college just outside Edinburgh. You’ll receive a hands-on, affordable education that seamlessly blends theory with practice.

This program includes Equine Fitness and Equine Anatomy, combining classroom learning with practical riding and stable management experience. Whether you’re an aspiring equestrian or a horse enthusiast, you’ll train in classical and English-style riding and work closely with experienced instructors in a real-world, professional setting. The campus boasts modern stables, riding arenas, and scenic grounds, providing the perfect environment to refine your skills.

With weekends free, you’ll also have the chance to explore Scotland’s majestic highlands, historic castles, and vibrant culture. Best of all, you can earn 6 college credit hours in just one month.

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COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

This program offers hands-on equine learning with supportive instructors and scenic weekend trips around Scotland. While the campus is beautiful but isolated, communication and logistics sometimes fall short.

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Students observing horses grazing in a scenic Scottish Highland meadow during the equine summer study program.

Students attending an equine care workshop, learning about horse anatomy and management in Scotland

Group of international students posing with horses in a Scottish farm as part of the summer equine program.

Student feeding horses and maintaining stables, learning practical equine care skills in Scotland.

Participant brushing and grooming a horse under the guidance of an instructor in Scotland’s summer equine program.

Student carefully grooming a horse, brushing its coat and mane as part of hands-on equine care in Scotland’s summer program.

A student riding a horse through open fields surrounded by Scottish hills as part of the summer study program.

Participants engaging with Scottish equine trainers, discussing training techniques and horse behavior.

Group of students smiling and standing together with horses on a Scottish farm during the equine summer study program.

Students studying and taking notes inside a horse stable, learning hands-on equine care during the Scotland summer study abroad program.

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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 chronic 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.

Program Highlights

Hands-On Learning at Renowned Equine Centers
Earn transferable US College Credit for 2 classes
Cultural Immersion in Scotland’s Equestrian Heritage
Small Group Learning & Mentorship
Resume-Boosting Experience - showcase your adaptability, specialized knowledge, and global perspective

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Studying abroad at Oatridge College was amazing. The staff was extremely friendly and offered a lot of transportation and help when we wanted it. We had lots of free time to go out and explore and it was easy to do so. We rode up to 4 times a week and had a different horse almost every time. I hadn't formally jumped before I came here and now I feel comfortable jumping on my own. Highly recommend!!!

The program overall was very good. The classwork was not hard and was very fair and interesting. Not coming from a jumping background, learning the basics of jumping was very entertaining and fun. The horses are all well mannered and the staff is very friendly! Definitely recommend! There is plenty of time to explore Scotland and pretty much do whatever you want. The staff is very open to making us happy and doing things people are actually interested in doing, which was really appreciated.

What would you improve about this program?

Housing was a little rough, mostly the rooms. With that being said, the description most of us were given about the housing before coming to Oatridge made it sound like we were staying in a brand new dorm with lots of space. I didn't mind our accommodations I just would have preferred to have been told accordingly so I knew what to expect.

Response from Adelante Abroad

Thank you so much, Kelsey for the solid review with good details. The housing is always in on-campus dorms in this program, but not always in the same on-campus dorm! Each student ALWAYS has their own room, too, no double bunking. The dorms for this summer had renovated bathrooms and bedrooms (see the photos we have added to the Equine Summer Program listing here), and definitely a smaller common area than in past dorms. We apologize for not making it clearer we do change dorms each summer - based on what is available around the Scottish students housing - to ensure that all 16 of our Equine students live together in the same dorm. It is such good news to hear that you learned jumping....and in Scotland! Please stay in touch. Team Adelante

By Allison Munder on June 19, 2018

I really enjoyed my experience at this program. I enjoyed the classes we took, as well as the horseback riding lessons, and thought that the professors and instructors were very kind, caring, and helpful. As an Equine Science major, this program really added to my learning and experiences. I also liked learning about the culture in Scotland. I learned a lot about the culture through the trips we took, and also really liked going on horse related trips, such as to the Perth Races.

This study abroad experience was one of a kind! The opportunity to study in a foreign country, both traditionally in the classroom and also in the arena was really unique. I enjoyed both of the courses offered, and really enjoyed applying what we learned in the classroom in a hands on setting in the barn as well. The instructors are very well educated in their fields and have a lot to teach, but are also very interested in learning about different perspectives that come from being a part of the equine industry in another country. The riding instructors are amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed every riding lesson and every horse that I rode. The instructors are there to make you a better rider, but are also very encouraging as well. The equestrian facilities are really impressive and there is always something happening there to see on the weekends. The residential accommodations are great for the amount of time that you are spending there. The planned day trips are really well done and very cool! And there is an ample amount of free time where several groups went into Edinburgh or on horse treks in the area. There is a lot to experience and learn from this program, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves horses, riding, or is interested in an equine career!

What would you improve about this program?

For the equine fitness class, there was a significant amount of outside work required, but it was fairly redundant in my opinion. I would recommend reducing the number of outcomes required from the students. I would also say that another day of riding during the first week would be appreciated.

This program is a lot of fun and an experience that one will not forget. From learning about equine fitness and anatomy to riding multiple horses to advance the riding skills that students came in knowing. My favourite memory was the time we went to the Perth Gold cup which was a day of jump races. I have never see any racing whether it be flat or jump. We were right up at the rail and had a first hand view of the jockeys riding by and finish. Also, I had a great time expanding my riding ability to jumping a course towards the end because I do not jump regularly when I take lessons. This experience is one that I would recommend to any college student wanting to see Scotland and meet some amazing staff.

What would you improve about this program?

I would only say that the hours of the library and computer lab could be improved or better explained to students for those that did not bring a computer.

The past four weeks I have spent in Scotland with the Adelante Equine Summer Program have been some of the best weeks of my life. I have really enjoyed getting to learn about a different culture and see the beautiful Scottish country side. The equine professors and riding instructors have been so kind, helpful, and accommodating and have been able to teach us a lot about equine anatomy, fitness, and riding in the four short weeks we have been here. The horses were great and I will miss them when I leave. The trips we went on while here were also fabulous and allowed us to see many of the greatest things in Scotland. I would recommend this program to anyone who has a passion for horses and beautiful scenery.

This trip was super fun and I'm glad I got the chance to come! I had a lot of fun experiencing Scotland while making new friends. The classes were fun and hands-on, while remaining practical for the real world. The professors and other staff were extremely helpful in making sure we were happy and taken care of. Riding was my favorite part as I got to learn English disciplines and ride several horses to fine-tune my own abilities. I have a ton of memories from this program and hope I can visit again!

I would recommend this program to anyone. I actually ended up extending my stay a few more weeks because I fell in love with the country and the culture. The staff did a very good job of helping each student adjust to a new culture. The planned trip we took were amazing and gave us a great overview of Scotland. This help us plan our own trips to various cities around Scotland. The academics were also good. They pushed us to learn, but I never felt overwhelmed with work. The anatomy and physiology class was my favourite because of all the different things we learned. The fitness class was informative, but some of the assignments felt like busy work. The riding program was also incredible. The instructors pushed each rider to improve our riding. The horses were sweet and super responsive, however they still pushed the riders to improve.

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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

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Equine Summer Study Abroad Programs in Scotland

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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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Equine Summer Study Abroad Programs in Scotland

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