Home Study Equine Studies
Course Structure
This comprehensive course is made up of the following 15 modules, totaling around 1500 hours of study.
Horse Care I
Learn to manage the daily requirements of a horse at grass.
Horse Care II
Learn about feeds, stabling, foot care, bedding, tack, conditioning, and other areas relevant to caring for horses in a stable
Horse Care III
All about managing health and condition of horses in different situations. Learn to identify signs of poor condition, and address those problems appropriately
Equine Behaviour
Develop your understanding of equine behaviour, and your ability to apply that to the welfare and training of the horse.
Animal Breeding
Learn to plan implementation of an animal breeding program using genetic theory, practical applications to daily husbandry practice, and management of animal breeding programs.
Pasture Management
Learn to evaluate, design and make decisions about the management of pasture for different purposes and animals, including horses.
Event Management
Learn to plan, create, manage, and evaluate a successful equine-related event in sport, recreation, tourism, agriculture, or other area.
Animal Anatomy and Physiology I
Develop a sound foundation knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology.
Animal Health
Learn to describe common diseases in animals, and to recognise and treat these diseases and wounds.
Animal Feed and Nutrition
Learn about the composition of a range of feeds, including pasture, fodder crops, grasses, cereals, seed, and other edible plants. This course also explains the role of proteins, vitamins and minerals in animal diets.
Farm Management
Improve your capacity to more effectively manage a farm or agricultural enterprise which services farms.
Sustainable Agriculture
This course presents many different techniques and general measures which may be adopted in part or full to move a farm toward greater sustainability.
Soil Management
Learn about soil properties and requirements in agriculture, and how to apply that knowledge at a management level in an equine business.
Research Project I
Learn to plan and conduct research into the current status of an aspect of the equine industry relating to their area of study, and to complete a descriptive report based on that research
Workshops I
Develop your capacity to identify, select and apply knowledge and skills to appropriate perform workplace tasks in the equine industry through a problem-based learning project.
Course Duration: 1500 hours
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OUR TUTORS
Dr. Gareth Pearce BSc(Hons), BVSc, MA, MVetS, PhD, GradCertEd(HE), PGCertAqVetS, PGCertWLBio&Cons, DiplECPHM, MRCVS. Gareth has over 25 years of experience in teaching and research in agriculture, veterinary medicine, wildlife ecology and conservation in a variety of colleges and universities in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. He qualified as a veterinary surgeon at the Universities of Melbourne and Bristol, having previously graduated in Agricultural Science and gained a PhD in Livestock Behaviour and Production. He also has post-graduate qualifications in Education, Wildlife Conservation Medicine, Aquatic Veterinary Studies and Wildlife Biology & Conservation.
Anna Sylvester B.Sc.Hons.(Human Biology), M.Sc.Equine
Anna graduated with a degree in Human Biology from Loughborough University and then went on to complete an MSc in Equine Science at The University of Wales, Aberystwyth, and has a high level of expertise in equine science. She has since spent time in managerial, research and lecturing positions. She also has practical equine experience, and still competes nationally whenever the opportunity arises.
Marius Erasmus B.Sc.Agric., B.Sc.(Wildlife), M.Sc.Agric.
Subsequent to completing a BSc (agric) degree in animal science, he completed an honours degree in wildlife management, and a masters degree in production animal physiology. Following the Masters degree, he has worked for 9 years in the UK, and South Africa; in wildlife management, dairy, beef and poultry farming.
Distance Learning Equine Studies Diploma. Suitable for anyone wanting to work in the equine field.
- An in depth study of horses.
- A great way to find work in the field or to improve your existing job prospects.
- Study in your own time at your own pace.
- Taught by highly experienced tutors.
- A foundation qualification for a career at management or technician level in the equine industry.
Employment opportunities: Graduates may find employment opportunities in any horse industry establishment including stables, stud farms, riding schools, veterinary practices, equine supply and service organisations/companies, event management or race courses.
Accredited by International Accreditation and Recognition Council.
Provides advance standing (credits) in higher qualifications (including Advanced Diplomas and Degrees) with Warnborough College (UK & Ireland), Australian Correspondence Schools, and an international network of ACS accredited colleges.
