Bloodstock and Equine Performance Management

Bloodstock and equine performance management is a degree designed for those with a serious interest in the horse industry, combining equine science with the commercial and management skills needed to operate successfully in this specialist sector. The UK equine industry is economically significant and diverse, spanning horse racing and bloodstock production, sport horse breeding and competition, equestrian services, and animal health and welfare, each of which requires graduates with both scientific knowledge and business acumen.

At the Royal Agricultural University, this three-year full-time programme develops your understanding of equine science alongside the core business and management skills that the industry demands. You will study equine anatomy, physiology, reproduction, nutrition, and performance, alongside topics including breeding principles, bloodstock evaluation, competition management, and the economic and commercial structures of the equine industry. The Royal Agricultural University's setting in the Cotswolds, close to major equestrian venues and with strong industry connections, provides a particularly appropriate context for a degree of this kind.

You will develop both scientific knowledge relevant to equine performance and welfare and the commercial and management capabilities needed to work effectively in an industry that combines professional sport, agriculture, leisure, and high-stakes commercial activity.

Graduates pursue careers in bloodstock agencies, racing and breeding yards, equine veterinary practices, competition management, stud management, equestrian sports development, and the range of support businesses and services that constitute the equine sector. Postgraduate study in equine science, veterinary science, or business management is a natural continuation for those seeking to develop specialist expertise or move into more senior roles.