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Want a Career Working With Horses? Become a Stud Hand, Stable Hand or Groom

Study the Certificate in Equine Studies course 100% online from the comfort of your own home from $25 per week on a flexible payment plan.

Course Details

Qualification

Certificate in Equine Studies

Duration

Completion of this equine study course requires approximately 200 hours of study. You will have 12 months to access the course.

Delivery

This equine course is 100% online and flexible, so you can learn at your own pace.

Start Date

Start Anytime

Payment Options

Upfront Payment, ZipMoney, or Weekly Payment Plans from $25 per week. 

Institute

Woods & Co Education is a member of The International Approval and Registration Centre. IARC is an association which recognises institutions who aspire to excellence in tertiary education.

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What You'll Get
  • All the required study materials and course notes.
  • Access to tutor support via phone and email, available six days a week.
  • A certificate of completion and statement of attainment upon completion of your course.
  • Online 24/7 access to your course through the learning portal, allowing you to study when it suits your schedule.
  • 3-day course trial to ensure the course is right for you. 
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Modules

1. Horse Care I

  • Horse Psychology and Handling
  • Buying a Horse
  • Conformation
  • The Digestive System and Principles of Feeding and Watering
  • The Grass Kept Horse and Pasture Management
  • Grooming
  • Industry Applications


2. Horse Care II

  • Feeds
  • Stabling
  • Bedding and Mucking Out
  • The Foot and Shoeing
  • Exercise and Conditioning
  • Tack and Tack Fitting
  • Horse Facility Design


Course Outcomes
  • Stable Hand
  • Stable Foreman
  • Groom
  • Competition Groom
  • Stud Hand
  • Yearling Sale Preparation Groom
  • Stable Manager
  • Foaling Attendant
  • Equine Therapist
  • Trail Riding Guide
  • Horse Stud Administration
  • Horse Racing Administration
  • Horse Rescue Worker
  • Equine Business Owner
  • Horse Welfare Advocate
  • Horse Event Guide

Accreditation

International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC) Endorsed

This course is accredited through the International Approval & Registration Centre (IARC). The IARC is an International association which recognises quality and excellence in education providers in tertiary education.

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Gain the Skills and Knowledge to Succeed in Your Equine Career with the Certificate in Equine Studies

Passionate about horses? Are you looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the equestrian industry in Australia or just simply want to expand your knowledge on horses to have more career opportunities? The Certificate in Equine Studies has been designed by industry experts to give a solid foundation in equine studies.

This comprehensive course will teach you all about horse psychology, conformation and handling, the digestive system, including principles of feeding and watering, types of feed and feeding for special purposes, the grass kept horse and pasture management. 

You’ll also learn about grooming, stable tricks and vices, bedding and mucking out, advantages and disadvantages of shoeing, the difference between exercise and conditioning, tack and tack fitting, and horse facility design. 

Once your course is completed you can apply your new skills and knowledge to various roles within the equestrian industry in Australia including but not limited to grooms, stable hands, stud hands, administrative roles in horse racing or breeding, yearling sale preparation grooms, horse rescue workers, horse event guides, trail riding guides, and more.

Want to study this Certificate in Equine Studies course but can't afford to pay upfront? No problem. This course comes with an interest-free payment plan option, which can start as low as $25 per week depending on your eligibility. Simply pay a weekly amount towards your course until the course is paid off and stress less. 

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