Make Your Dream Job with Horses a Reality: Master The Fundamentals of Horse Care

• Do you dream of a career working with horses but feel you lack the expertise to make it a reality? 
• Are you a horse owner or enthusiast looking to deepen your understanding and enhance your skills in equine care, behaviour, breeding or physiology?
• Or do you already work with horses but want to expand your knowledge further?

Did you know? According to LoveRacing.nz and Jobted, The equine industry in New Zealand plays a crucial role in agriculture and employment, with horse-related jobs in high demand. From stable hands to equine veterinarians and farm managers, skilled professionals are essential to supporting the growing industry, which contributes significantly to the economy.

So, whether starting from scratch or aiming to refine your equestrian skills, the Certificate in Equine Studies can provide a fast-track solution to meet your needs. This 100-hour course is specifically designed to help you bridge the gap between your equine passion and a professional career. With an in-depth exploration of both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, it will prepare you to meet the industry's demands. 

This course includes 10 comprehensive modules where you’ll learn:

• Fundamentals of Equine Care: Learn how to care for horses, assess and manage horse health, understand equine anatomy, and apply nutrition plans tailored to various needs and conditions.
• Training and Behavioural: Acquire knowledge in the fundamentals of horse training and delve into equine psychology and behaviour to foster better communication, understanding and handling with horses.
• Professional Horsemanship: Learn advanced riding techniques and manage horse behaviour with advanced strategies as well as ethical treatment and animal welfare for horses.
• Equine Breeding: Understand reproductive health, equine genetics and breeding ethics, different breed classification as well as breeding and foaling down mares. 
• Equine Business Insights: Develop your understanding of the business aspects of running an equine facility, including essential management practices.

To enhance your learning experience, you will also enjoy benefits, including full access to our online learning portal, available 24/7, allowing you to study at your convenience. Each comprehensive module contains written course guides, visual presentation slides and an immersive audio podcast allowing you to choose which learning method you prefer. Upon completion you’ll receive a digital certificate and statement of attainment for each module.

Finally, you can apply your new skills and knowledge to various roles within the equine industry, such as groom, stable hand, stud hand, administrative roles in horse racing or breeding, yearling sale preparation groom, horse rescue worker, horse event guide, trail riding guide, and more. 

Take the next step—Enquire now about the Certificate in Equine Studies and start your journey toward becoming a proficient and knowledgeable equine professional. Don’t wait—opportunities in the equine world are waiting for you.