Done! Area that I'm really interested in myself, I don't think enough people fully understand the implications of a stereotypic horse. Be interested to here what you find!
I'm currently doing a BSc in Animal Science with a view to doing an MSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy at Harper Adams University College in Newport, Shropshire... from what I remember about the course its a 3 year part-time programme. I believe its a well-recognised qualification and on completion...
I spent two years travelling in Australia, didn't so much as touch a horse for the first eighteen months and then worked in a riding school in Perth for the last six. Just be aware that it is likely to be very hot! If you go trail riding/trekking somewhere (which I didn't but have heard through...