By Hugh Janus, Third Year Golf Course Management
Exciting plans are ahoof to introduce a multi-million pound, state of the art stable facility in North Village. The move comes following the University of Bristol’s decision to end free bus passes for first years.
Stephanie, an incoming Art History student from just outside of London (or Surrey) told Epigram, ‘Rah, that’s so cushty, Pinky is going to absolutely love Bristol. I was actually really worried about leaving her behind.’
The new facility will be funded by savings made in the Language and Humanities faculties of the university, and is a push for more sustainable travel options for students.
The facility will be able to accommodate more than 100 horses, air conditioned throughout, and an on site farrier’s workshop. There were plans to convert one of Wills’ tennis courts into a sand pit, but plans were rejected by the Wills Hall Association, saying they feared the smell might interrupt their events.
The facility will also have its own vet practice. Vet students have already been told they can complete placements there. Unfortunately, all places have been booked until June 2029.
Sceptics of the plan say that the increased equine activity could see a rise in Ketamine use among first years. The substance was traditionally used by equine vets for the tranquilisation of horses before being discovered by sweaty students in Bristol’s night-time venues.
Featured image: University of Bristol / Unsplash / James Lewis
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