DUCHY College is seeking horses to live at the college's rural campus in Stoke Climsland to aid the training of students.

The equine yard staff are preparing for the new groups of students and horses and are looking for newcomers for the current working livery horses.

All types of horses and ponies no smaller than 14 hands high are considered at the campus.

Curriculum area manager for equine Nicky Du Plessis said: 'We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our working livery horse owners for their continued support this year with sending us their horses.

'The horses have proved once again that not only do they progress under the guidance of our experienced equine teaching team but, as was seen at our open days in June, they thrive in the environment we create for them.

'The students have enjoyed riding and competing all the horses, as have the equine staff.

'Due to some of our horses leaving this year, retiring due to old age and going on to hacking homes, we have more vacancies for working livery than are normally available.

'We use only the best quality feed, forage and bedding. The welfare of the horse is our priority, hence the regular and stringent routine we maintain to support their needs upon which horses thrive'.

Head of Duchy College,Andrew Counsell said: 'We would like to express our thanks to the past and current horse owners for their support.

'The horses that are brought to Duchy College for working livery are a fantastic resource for the students, giving them the opportunity to learn a great deal from looking after the horses in such a great environment.'

To apply for a horse to take a place on the campus and for an application pack, call 01579 372203.