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  • Scotland
    • Edinburgh
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Short Term, Summer
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Animal Science
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Degree Level
High School Diploma
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 Travel Insurance
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About Program

Ready for a summer immersed in Scotland’s stunning landscapes while enhancing your equestrian skills? With Adelante Abroad’s Equine Study Abroad program, you’ll spend 4 weeks at an acclaimed equine college just outside Edinburgh, receiving a hands-on, affordable education that combines theory and practice.

This program offers Equine Fitness and Equine Anatomy, both blending classroom instruction with practical riding and stable management experience. Whether you’re an aspiring equestrian or simply passionate about horses, you’ll get training in classical and English-style riding while working closely with instructors in a real-world setting. The campus features top-tier facilities, including modern stables, riding arenas, and scenic grounds for outdoor training.

With weekends free, you’ll have opportunities to explore Scotland's majestic highlands, ancient castles, and vibrant culture. This once-in-a-lifetime program allows you to earn 6 college credit hours in just one month!

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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.
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.
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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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.
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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abalow
32
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Equine Study Abroad

Jun 19, 2013

This program was very structured and offered a lot to students. We spent a good deal of time interacting with horses. Many of the Anatomy lessons were hands on using the horses to learn where muscles, bones, etc. were placed. The weekends were spent at different locations throughout Scotland. The instructors were very friendly and incredibly helpful. We rode 2 or 3 days a week. I would have liked to have ridden more and the food left much to be desired. Overall, I definitely recommend this program to any horse enthusiast.

What would you improve about this program?
Adelante needs to communicate more with SRUC and both entities need to communicate more with students. The food was pretty sub par and I would like a real shower.
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Hannah
32
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Review of Scotland

Jun 19, 2013

This experience was very enlightening. I learned a lot through the classes, and there were many hands-on opportunities. All of the teachers were very nice, and we were able to see different places and incorporate them into our classes.

What would you improve about this program?
The food. I would rather not have to eat french fries (chips) every day, twice a day. It gets gross.
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Bbelbeck
32
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Scotland

Jun 19, 2013

Trip was great with a awesome staff and excellent planning for the weekends. Lots of encouragement to try things and experience Scotland. The various locations like the castle, the different loch, and all the celebrations that occurred while we were here made it so much better. Definitely not the last time in Scotland.

What would you improve about this program?
It was sad that the sports center was closed cause our evenings were a little quiet, and taking a taxi to go to other places was expensive.
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Erica
32
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An Experience to Remember in Sunny Scotland

Jun 19, 2013

I had an amazing experience in Scotland. Although it was hard to sit in the classroom sometimes, the classes were very informative and the staff made them as fun and interesting as possible. The horses were great and we made friends with some of the students here, which helped on evenings where we didn't have anything planned. We got to see Loch Lomond and Loch Ness, take a trip up to Aberdeen, go to the Perth horse races, explore Edinburgh and Linlithgow, and go to the Royal Highland show. We were lucky to have AMAZING weather the whole time we were here. It was very sunny and warm, and it only rained a few times which isn't normal for Scotland but was much appreciated. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better time here at Oatridge and I made great friends that I will definitely keep in contact with and hope to see again.

What would you improve about this program?
The food was not very good. The cafeteria staff were very nice and friendly but there weren't very many healthy options and we got sick of it pretty quickly. The packed lunches were also pretty unappetizing.

In addition, it doesn't seem like there is a whole lot of communication between Adelante and the staff here at the college but then again I don't know. At the beginning, I got the impression that Adelante didn't have a very good idea of what we would be doing and what the facilities would be like.
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Shayna
32
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent experience

Jun 19, 2013

This program was excellent. The staff was very supportive and often drove us wherever we wanted to go. We went out quite a bit, and got to see a lot of Scotland. The courses were simple yet informative and the riding was fantastic. I would goose this program again in a heartbeat.

What would you improve about this program?
I wish the courses had been more challenging.
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ilovehorses21
32
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Experience

Aug 26, 2012

The most difficulty I had there was the internet due to it always being down. There were no hesitations to fix the problem but just very irritating for a lot of us because we used Skype to contact family from back home. I really liked how the staff, students, and just the general public seemed to treat us, they were all very nice and accommodating.

What would you improve about this program?
Internet connections
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KMU0002
32
Female
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Scotland the Brave

Jul 24, 2012

I have to say, that this experience was one that I will remember for the rest of my life. I loved Scotland, and all of the people I met there. The equine classes were both very interesting and could be challenging at times. I feel like I learned a lot from this experience. The riding instruction was wonderful, though I wish I had been better prepared for it regarding appropriate attire. If you plan on going on this trip keep in mind that they do not allow you to wear clothes with hoods when working with horses, and you will want something warm to wear. I would also recommend half-chaps to keep from the saddle pinching your calves. The lessons themselves were wonderful; I felt like we each got individual advice even though we were in fairly large groups. If you love horses, then I would recommend this program for you. If you are not fond of rainy, cold weather, don't go to Scotland. Of course, once you get used to it, it's no big deal. ;)

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Knwhitwo
32
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Fun in the Rain

Jul 9, 2012

Besides mother nature making it rain everytime we went to an event or something it was a great! somethings i would change to make the program better would more information about needing nice clothes for the races, but also warm cloths incase its cold!

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Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Tiffany Fritz

Program
Equine Summer Study Abroad Programs in Scotland
Tiffany Fritz is a senior at Otterbein University majoring as a veterinary technician. She enjoys riding her two horses, spending quality time with friends and family, engaging in her community, helping other people, playing guitar and drawing.

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.

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

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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