The Career Academy The Career Academy

Certificate in Basic Horse Care

Course Delivery: Online
Start Date: Enrol anytime
Duration: 70 hour/s
Level: Beginner
  • This is a fee-for-service program

Hear from The Career Academy on what its like to study

Course Information

Take a ride to the top of the class with better horse care

This Basic Horse Care course provides you with essential knowledge about pasturing horses, what factors should be considered when looking for the right equine companion, and the basic elements of conformation terminology.

Learn about quartering, hoof care, and setting up an equine care business. Discover what constitutes whole farm planning, understand the survival mechanisms of early horses, and explore how to apply equine psychology to handle your horse better.

  • 70 hours
  • 6 months access
  • 100% online with unlimited tutor support from experienced professionals via phone and email
  • Ask questions anytime and your tutors will respond during business hours

Subjects

Course Units

Payment Option

  • Payment plans available from $29/week

Career Pathway

  • Stable Hand
  • Horse Groomer
  • Equine Assistant
  • Farm Worker (Horse Care)
  • Horse Trainer Assistant
  • Riding School Assistant
  • Horse Rehabilitation Worker
  • Equestrian Facility Worker
  • Pasture Management Assistant
  • Horse Adoption & Welfare Worker

Course Features

  • Learn about temperament & weight-carrying ability before you buy a horse
  • Study financial management ahead of starting an equine care business
  • Ideal for horse owners or those already working with horses
  • Discover the commercial possibilities of horse ownership
  • Understand breeding, competition, and farm business structures
  • Develop appropriate procedures to manage a horse at grass
  • Learn to pinpoint the conformation of horses on a property/facility

Testimonials

The team are transparent and coordinate with you the whole way! The course is easily laid out and instructions are easy to follow. Online learning has suited me, giving me a balance of work and study life. Career Academy is my number #1 choice. Currently doing my second course with them.
Mietta Mattox
Certificate in Basic Horse Care
The Career Academy The Career Academy
Certificate in Basic Horse Care
Course Delivery: Online
Start Date: Enrol anytime
Duration: 70 hour/s
Level: Beginner

Want to know more about this course?
Complete the form and learn about:

  • Pricing and payment options
  • Start dates
  • Subjects
  • Study method
  • How to get help and contact information
  • Everything you need to know before enrolling!

Receive a consultation from a course expert


See student testimonials below

"I found the website easy to use and the contact I received after my enquiry was good. Not too pushy but there if I needed them." - Dimity G.
"All details and info was there and my query was answered quickly." - Soula M.
"Gave me everything I needed and someone called me, pretty much straight away." - Marlon T.

Want to know more about this course?

Get your free course guide now! Complete this easy form and you'll receive a course guide and consultation from The Career Academy

By submitting this enquiry I accept the "Privacy Policy" and "Terms of Use"

This provider is not currently accepting enquiries on this site from .

Would you like to view our range of Animal Care courses?

Yes

You are currently visiting our New Zealand website Training.co.nz

Would you like to visit our Australian website instead?

Visit Training.com.au
Training.co.nz
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.