THIS year's Equestrian Student of the Year, 2015 announced by Pembrokeshire College is Howell Edwards of Pembroke. A mature student, Mr Edwards originally comes from the Paddington area of London.

The college offers a wide range of part-time and full-time courses for school leavers and adults working, or looking for a vocational route, in rural industries and occupations with a strong emphasis on practical training.

Over the years the department has worked hard to form strong partnerships with companies across the county allowing students to gain valuable work experience as part of their qualification.

Those companies include Folly Farm, local veterinary practices, Pembrokeshire National Trust and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.