Study horse care online at diploma level, gaining ICOES and CPD-accredited skills to work in equine facilities, stables, and stud farms.
Study horse care online at diploma level, gaining ICOES and CPD-accredited skills to work in equine facilities, stables, and stud farms.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.
Topic 1Horse psychology and handlingTopic 2Buying a horseTopic 3Horse ConformationTopic 4Horse Digestive SystemTopic 5The grass kept horse and pasture managementTopic 6Horse GroomingTopic 7Industry ApplicationsTopic 8FeedsTopic 9StablingTopic 10Bedding and Mucking OutTopic 11The Foot and ShoeingTopic 12Exercise and ConditioningTopic 13Tack and Tack FittingTopic 14Horse Facility DesignTopic 15Blankets, Bandages and BootsTopic 16Managing the Health of HorsesTopic 17Clipping, Trimming and PlaitingTopic 18Travelling and Care of the Horse Away from HomeTopic 19Organising and Managing a Horse EventTopic 20Managing A Horse EnterpriseWhat you’ll typically need to get started.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
Courses are accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. The Career Academy is also a member of the International Approval & Recognition Council (IARC).
Unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email during business hours. Tutors are industry experts passionate about student success.
Study 100% online whenever suits you, with 18 months access to course materials and no exams.
Upon enrolment, instant access to the Career Centre including latest job opportunities, CV templates, a free personalised CV review, job tips, interview preparation, and a five-step job success process.
Receive a virtual Student ID Card upon enrolment, providing access to over 150,000 discounts on food, entertainment, travel and more in New Zealand and around the world.
Get access to over 50 titles to enhance your learning and knowledge.
Verify your qualification from The Career Academy with SEEK Pass upon completion to share on SEEK and stand out to employers as a qualified, job-ready candidate.
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Covers horse psychology and handling, buying a horse, horse conformation, digestive…
Covers feeds, stabling, bedding and mucking out, the foot and shoeing, exercise and…
Covers blankets, bandages and boots, managing the health of horses…
The Career Academy offers an online Career Centre providing career coaching, CV reviews, interview preparation, job search resources, and LinkedIn profile reviews. Students have access to a Career Success Hub, Business Hub, and Self Service Resource Hub. The centre includes one-to-one coaching from dedicated career support staff and is available to all students during and after their studies.
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This diploma covers the practical knowledge and skills needed to work confidently in professional horse care settings. Students learn equine health monitoring, stable management, welfare principles, safety practices, and facility supervision. The course suits people entering the equine industry or those already working with horses who want to formalise their skills.
Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the course is studied entirely online and self-paced, with 18 months access to course materials. There are no exams; assessment is practical and knowledge-based throughout. Unlimited tutor support is available via phone and email during business hours, with tutors drawn from the equine industry.
On completion, students receive an ICOES-accredited and CPD-endorsed credential, verifiable via SEEK Pass. Enrolment also includes access to a CCH eBook library of over 50 titles and the Career Centre, which provides CV templates, a personalised CV review, and job preparation resources.
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Last updated: July 2026