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Equine Summer Study Abroad Programs in Scotland

Name: Equine Summer Study Abroad Programs in Scotland
Brand: Adelante Abroad
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Rating: 4.75 (170 reviews)

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Equine Summer Study Abroad Programs in Scotland

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Location

Scotland
- Edinburgh

Term

Short Term, Summer

Subject Areas

Animal Science

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Program Details

Program Type

Provider

Degree Level

High School Diploma Associates

Housing

Dormitory

Language

English

Pricing

$6,570

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

Last Updated: Mar 16, 2026

Last Reviewed: Jun 24, 2026

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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 a hands-on equine learning experience with supportive instructors and opportunities to ride various horses, including jumping for some. While the campus is beautiful and the staff friendly, it is quite rural and a taxi ride from Edinburgh, which can be costly. Communication and internet access were common challenges, and accommodations and food were basic, but many appreciated the balance of classes, riding, and weekend excursions around Scotland.

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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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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.

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This was a wonderful experience for it being my first time abroad. The instructors and the locals were all very nice and helpful. The classes were interesting and it was a lot of information, but it was given to us in a way that was easy to pick up. The scenery was amazing, and even with class we were able to go and see so much. Learning to ride horses was a lot and fun. I had no previous experience riding, but was able to learn a lot in a month. Overall, this was a one of a kind experience and I would recommend it to anyone.

What was your funniest moment?

I beat a Scottish man at arm wrestling in a pub. I actually beat him three times.

Pros

Got to see a lot of places
Made a lot of friends
Had a trip of a lifetime

Cons

It was pretty chilly and rainy
The rooms were a little cold and hot
The food was very difficult to get used to

My time in Edinburgh was very fun and educational. SRUC gives you lots of freedom to explore the town and gain independence. This was also an amazing opportunity to meet new people and create new memories with girls who have similar hobbies and interests with horses. I feel like I did learn a lot through the anatomy/physiology and fitness courses and the courses were well taught. The riding was very helpful as well and I do feel like i have improved within the last four weeks. I feel more confident in my riding and equine knowledge,.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?

If i did this again i would have packed more rainy clothes considering it is chilly and rains often.

Pros

Good living situation
meeting new people
new cultural expierence

Cons

school food is not the best
lack of bed comfort

I would highly recommend this program. The classes were amazing and provided me with new information. I really liked the structure of the classes. There was a lot of hands on learning, which I think was beneficial to my overall learning. The campus is located in an amazing spot, it is close to walk to the train station (about an hour walk), there are many hiking trails, and a great town area. The horses are very nice and teach you a lot. The people in Scotland are all very nice, if you need help finding your way ask for help everyone is willing to help.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

I would recommend to go with the flow. As someone that likes to know the plan, this was hard. But things dont go as plan and it is more enjoyable when you can relax.

Pros

New friends
Amazing instructors
Great activities

Cons

food
spent a lot of money on transportation
leaving

Scotland is so fun and fresh. I will absolutely be coming back to this beautiful country to see what I could not in the time we were here. Although it was a 4 week program, we were very limited on the exploring we could do because we did not get out of class until 4 most days and everything in Scotland closes at 6pm. Edinburgh is a great city and has lots of opportunities for things to look at. I would bring more layers and prepare for all the weather options possible. We went to Edinburgh lots of times and had a different experience at each. The people love Americans and our funny little accents, and we love when they say lassie. There are a lot of fun things to do and lots of walking opportunities. Exercising while walking to the Royal Mile, and I don't think I will ever get used to the stairs.

What was your funniest moment?

My funniest moment was when I got a tattoo in a foreign country lol. So girly pop slay. Totally gonna tell the kids and grand-kids about that one.

Pros

Awesome culture
Dope food
Great castles and sights to see

Cons

not enough alcohol in their drinks
public transportation is super expensive
not enough travel time

I had a great experience in Scotland! I loved the coursework and the riding lessons and had lots of opportunity to explore the country! We went up to explore Edinburgh, Inverness, Loche Ness, and a small town called Corran in our free time! It was all very scenic and fun! Definitely worth it! I loved the riding lessons which helped build my skills, my strength, and my confidence! The coursework was manageable and quite interesting for someone with some equine experience. I overall am very glad I attended!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

In Edinburgh, I tried Indian food for the first time!

Pros

Riding lessons at least twice a week
Free time to explore independently
Advice and guidance from staff

Cons

Food was not a strong point

I had a fantastic time in Scotland for my study abroad at Scotland's Rural College! I learned so much in my anatomy and physiology class and equine fitness and saw lots of sightseeing! I wish we had more free days for sightseeing, but classes come first, which is understandable since we are here for class credits! One month was a good length for classes, but I wish I could stay longer for sightseeing! Also, being able to ride and have lessons riding SRUC's horses during the four weeks was amazing!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

Haggis

Pros

independence
Study in a new environment
Have fun while learning!

Cons

Far away from the main citys
not a lot of pre planned activities
short dinner hours

I'm a veterinary technology student and this was a great experience. I wanted to widen my knowledge on horse's as a whole and thats exactly what I did. Through riding and academics this program helped me become more comfortable around horses and with the medical terminology surrounding horse care. I would definitely prepare for all weather conditions including cold winds and rains even though it is "summer". The campus is very pretty and around a 20 minute train ride from Edinburgh. The city has many sites to see and plenty of places to spend your money!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

Not something I ate, but something I drank. Irn Bru is a very popular soda drink here. It has a very strange taste, but I would recommend anyone new to the area to try it for themselves.

Pros

Friends
Travel Experience

Cons

lack of food around campus
lack of service around campus

We got to see a lot of the important landmarks in Scotland via the school, but it is also fun to go off on your own to explore cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow, there are a lot of hidden gems but you have to look for them. After a while, you get comfortable using the trains and taxi services to get to places and it just becomes part of your day. Scottish people are also friendly and interested in American culture so they are very friendly and ask many questions about politics and the States as well as where to go in America.

What was your funniest moment?

getting a tattoo in a foreign country as someone who has none.

Pros

the people
the city
ease of getting places

Cons

taxi cost
the food
the train times

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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

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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