Farming Express. Page 9
Equine Review
I knew a couple of friends who are on
the level three course but other than
that I had to get to get to know people
on my course. It was easy as they were
very friendly.
I’m happy to be here – the reason I
chose the course is because at the age
of 13, we did a personal challenge
week at school where you get to try
something new that takes you out of
your comfort zone.
I went to a place called Valley Farm
in Wickham Market and since then
my love and passion for horses grew
even more. At that point I noticed
that this is what I
wanted to do with
my life. It was
a proper eureka
moment – I felt
comfortable in the
surroundings and
Marc Turner is 16 and lives in
comfortable in their surroundings.
just felt at home.
Hawstead near Bury St Edmunds in
On day one, we met the staff, found out It was as simple
Suffolk. Marc has just started studying what we will be taught this year and
as that and that
on a level two equine diploma at
I also got to see the facilities and the
was the moment
Easton and Otley College. Coming
horses.
when I knew what
into college for the first time was very The staff have been excellent and
I wanted to do with
interesting. I immediately got the sense help you settle in. The facilities are
the rest of my life.
outstanding. Compared to some places I do the nonthat it was time to grow up. It wasn’t
I have been this is like a five star hotel riding option
scary or anything as the first week
for horses.
was designed to make everyone feel
at the college –
I’ve ridden in the past but prefer the
handling. At the moment I’ve been
gaining work experience at a stud in
Newmarket where I’ve been handling
young horses at sales. It’s really
exciting knowing that one of those
racehorses that I am standing with may
go on to be a champion. I could be with
the next Frankel.
Overall the college experience has
been great – if you love horses and
you want to know more about industry
I’d definitely advise that you do this
course.
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