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Certificate in Horse Care

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Institution The Career Academy
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Course overview

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

This Horse Care 101 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. Enrol in our Certificate in Horse Care and plan a future that excites you.

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

Study at your own pace – students generally complete one module per week.

  • 70 hours
  • 6 months access

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

Delivery

100% online delivery

  • Get instant access
  • Plus receive unlimited tutor support via phone & email from experienced professionals.

Why The Career Academy?

We’re an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with industry to deliver you the latest and most up to date content. We have over 15 years experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.

  • Upskill and be awarded with a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more.
  • Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
  • Get free access to the career centre who will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
  • 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.

Subjects

Core modules
Horse psychology and handling
Buying a horse
Conformation
The digestive system and principles of feeding and waterin
The grass kept horse and pasture management
Grooming
Industry Applications

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Payment options

  • Pay in full and save $200
  • Payment plans available from $25 per week

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About The Career Academy

The Career Academy is New Zealand's leading provider of online courses. Their education driven team of developers and tutors are located in Parnell, Auckland. They are committed to providing exceptional online courses and personal tutor support. The Career Academy offers a range of specialist courses to improve job performance. Their focus is on mentoring, inspiring and supporting people through training so their career or business can reap the rewards. The Career Academy’s course delivery is flexible, so their students can study with minimal disruption to their daily life. They offer flexible payment plans so anyone wanting to learn has the opportunity no matter their circumstances.

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