Equine Summer Study Abroad Programs in Scotland

Name: Equine Summer Study Abroad Programs in Scotland
Brand: Adelante Abroad
SKU: 16112
Rating: 4.72 (140 reviews)

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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

Housing

Dormitory

Language

English

Pricing

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

Last Updated: Oct 04, 2024

Last Reviewed: Jun 27, 2024

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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.

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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.

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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, 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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Housing 4.1
Safety 4.85

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This program in many ways met and exceeded my expectations, but there were a few components of the program that were different than I expected. The riding style was different than what I understood it to be going into the program, and public transport/ease of getting from campus to Edinburgh was not as easy as it was described. However, the staff was very welcoming and went above and beyond to make our experience an amazing one. I will miss the country, horses, and people here. My favorite part of the program was our weekend trips. I loved hiking and photographing the Isle of Skye. Sadly, the tour I wanted to go on was booked out by the time our itinerary was released the month before we left, but we made the most of it. I am still amazed that I was able to spend a month riding horses in Scotland!

Pros

Hands-on practical time with horses in class
Ability to travel and explore on own during the weekends
VERY supportive staff

Cons

Public transport was sometimes unreliable and expensive
With late release from class, it made it difficult to get to our destinations before they closed
The riding style was described as classical, but I cannot say that it felt classical to me

I enjoyed my time during the Adelante equine study abroad trip. I found that I learned even more about horse anatomy and physiology and getting to go to the yard during our classes and apply what we were learning with the horses in front of us was extremely helpful. I also enjoyed how much riding time the program allowed us to have, I was thinking it would be once a week but it turned out to be a lot more! Everyone on campus is extremely kind and willing to answer any questions or concerns that you may have and were even willing to drive us to where we needed to be. I would tell future students to be prepared for a busy schedule as most days are 9-4pm with a lot going on in between.

Pros

Kind staff
A lot of time out with the horses
A lot of activities built into the itinerary

Cons

Classes were long
the location is not very close to Edinburgh

I really enjoyed studying abroad in Scotland, I felt as though I really walked away with knowledgeable information about Equine. The staff was extremely supportive and you could really they really wanted you to succeed, this was showed by built in study hours, showing us where the on campus academic support was, and also helping us out as much as they could during exam time. They also really wanted us to experience they city and the wonders that Scotland had to offer. The took us to the Royal Highland show and the Kelpies and the perth races which is something I thought was really really cool.

Pros

Get to see a beautiful country
Explore the countries around Scotland for cheap
Make life long connections

Cons

Long journey to arrive
time change
challenging courses

I had an amazing time here. I learned a lot and had so much fun traveling around here. I had never ridden english before so this was all new. They were very patient with us. I came in with some equine A&P knowledge but I definitely was able to broaden that knowledge. The equine fitness was all new to me. I learned a lot about making a fitness plan to get a horse ready for different types of competitions. I really enjoyed traveling around Scotland. I did a lot on my own but also had some prearranged trips with the program that i really enjoyed as well.

This experience was so unique because it allowed you to learn the way of Scottish locals. You become part of the culture as your trip goes onwards. Between learning ground breaking and applicable equine husbandry and immersing yourself in an entirely new world, you really are living through the trip of your life. This was a wonderful experience that not only grew me as an adult but taught me basic and vital life skills. I learned a lot about new cultures as well as horses. This experience was invaluable to my future goals as a person.

Pros

Cultural immersion
adventures outdoors
to grow as a person

Cons

Public transport difficult to manage
Expensive to travel
Housing had no air conditioning

Take every chance you get to explore and travel the country! The staff is SRUC are incredibly kind and are willing to help with whatever you need. They are a great support system and are truly the best.
From the SRUC campus in Oatridge, Edinburgh is at least 40 minutes away no matter what form of transportation you take. Cabs in Scotland are not the most reliable to pick you up on time or even at all. Buses and trains are more reliable but can still be flakey on arrival time and stopping locations.

Pros

Staff are wonderful at SRUC
Plenty of time to study/explore
Great way to meet new people

Cons

Distance from city
Public transportation
No A/C or heat

Having the day broken up with class in one part of the day and riding in anther part was super fun and kept everything very interesting. The teachers are absolutely lovely and very caring for all of us when we are here. Classes were very insightful and taught me a lot in a very short period of time. I would say that Adelante does not give amazing clarification on how far everything is from where the campus is. Overall, this experience was amazing and I highly recommend it for anyone who is interested.

Pros

Amazing staff
Very fun riding in a different country and learning how they ride differently
You will make amazing friends during this program

Cons

Distance of Edinburgh from the campus is pretty far.
Train, bus and cab prices can easily add up
very early dinner time so you sometimes get hungry later at night

Being able to learn about fitness and anatomy/physiology in an equine setting was so interesting and fun! We also got to ride horses throughout the week, which really helped me get my horse fix, haha! The staff and teachers were always so kind and helpful, and were always willing to lend a hand whenever we needed assistance! My favorite portion of this program was being able to develop a fitness program for a horse. I've never done something like that before, so it was super interesting to learn about it!

Pros

Super hands-on and inclusive!
Incorporated real-life examples into teaching.
Practical sessions and in-class sessions allowed for diversity in learning.

Cons

Some lack of communication before trip in terms of specifics with what we need to bring.

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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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