Equine, Sports and Business (Animal Husbandry) Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences

Overview

This programme focuses on horse welfare, sustainability, and industry connections, ensuring you are well-prepared for a career in the equine and business sectors.

Key facts

• With 50% equine subjects and 50% business subjects, this unique  Equine, Sports and Business (Animal Husbandry) programme from Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences  offers a balanced education. You'll explore horse welfare, sustainability, and innovation in sports and business, learning how to make the equestrian sector sustainable and future-proof.
• Strong ties with the professional field provide exciting excursions, assignments, and internships. The international focus of the programme builds a vast network, allowing you to intern or work anywhere in the world.
• After graduation, you’ll have numerous job options, such as online marketer, event manager, equestrian federation employee, or sales consultant. The programme's blend of business administration and equine studies ensures you understand all facets of the equine industry and are ready for a successful career.

After Graduation: From Breeding Expert to Online Marketeer

• Combining expertise in horses and business provides you with a diverse skill set, making you a valuable asset in the equestrian world and beyond. This knowledge can lead to careers in nutrition, genetics, welfare, research, marketing, or event management, working with employers such as feed producers, sector organisations, stables, insurers, transport companies, and event agencies.

You can pursue various careers such as nutrition consultant, breeding expert, marketer, event organiser, project manager, self-employed entrepreneur, or lecturer. Here are four examples:

• Sales Consultant for Horse Feed
• Employee at Equestrian Sports Association KNHS 
• Online Marketer
• Events Employee