Equine Courses

Get active in the horse industry.

A course designed to equip students with a range of necessary management and horse care skills. Students undertake core studies in marketing and business operations combined with three stream units in horse care, plus two elective units of study.

Topics covered include: horse psychology & handling, buying a horse, conformation, the digestive system, principles of feeding and watering, pasture management, grooming, shoeing, exercise and conditioning, stable design and general management. Coupled with a workplace project ensures that this comprehensive qualification is to a standard required in the horse industry.

Accredited by the International Accreditation and Recognition Council - IARC

This course provides a useful study option for people in the horse industry who wish to extend their knowledge base and gain an industry relevant qualification”  M. Cullen - Tutor. Dip. Landcare & Natural Resources, AD. Stock & Meat Inspection, BA. Teaching

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[More info & enrolment: ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT (HORSES) VBS001]

An in depth qualification for anyone wanting a career working with horses

A foundation qualification for a career at management or technician level in the equine industry. 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.

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[More info & enrolment: ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN EQUINE STUDIES VAG009]

A highly recommended foundation certificate

Students of this certificate will learn in detail about the many facets of keeping a horse at grass or in the stabled environment. Core modules ensure students have a firm understanding of the key elements of caring for their horse. Elective modules are chosen to allow them to undertake more in depth studies in areas such as: animal anatomy and physiology, feed and nutrition, animal health or animal breeding. While the elective modules have a more general large animal focus, the knowledge is easily translated to a horse management situation through the focus of lesson assignments and set tasks.

Once completed this Certificate can be used as credit toward an Advanced Certificate in Applied Management (Horses) or Associate Diploma in Equine Studies.

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[More info & enrolment: CERTIFICATE IN EQUINE HUSBANDRY VAG011]

Training without tears

Understand and recognise what constitutes normal behaviour in your horse and learn to respond appropriately to abnormal behaviour. The study of equine behaviour provides a foundation for more sensitive and informed care and training of horses. Lessons cover genetics, perception and behaviour, communication and social behaviour, sexual and reproductive behaviour, learning and training and behavioural problems.

“This is a fascinating topic. Anyone who works with horses will get value from completing the course. Horses are large animals in relation to their human trainers and they cannot be trained safely or effectively using brute force. Having a deeper understanding of equine behaviour and intelligence will allow you to minimise the frustration you may often feel when trying to handle your horse.” J. Pollock - B. Sc. (Biology), Dip. Prof. Ed.

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[More info & enrolment: EQUINE BEHAVIOUR BAG216]

Manage the daily requirements of your horse

Learn about horse psychology and handling, evaluate conformation, understand the importance of dietary requirements to the horse, learn about the horses digestive system and the principles of feeding and watering your horse. You will also learn to use correct grooming procedures, and develop appropriate horse management procedures. Broaden your existing knowledge of commercial opportunities in the horse world.

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[More info & enrolment: HORSE CARE I BAG102]

Feeds and nutrition, stable management, exercise and conditioning

This course follows on from Horse Care I. While the course is relevant to horses at grass, it does focus more heavily upon care of the stabled performance horse. The course covers feed is and nutrition , stabling, foot care, bedding, tack and conditioning of the horse. This is a stand alone course and may be taken without Horse Care I as a prerequisite.

Ideally it should be studied as a complete course of study in conjunction with Horse Care I and Horse Care III. A highly recommended course is the Certificate in Equine Husbandry

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[More info & enrolment: HORSE CARE II BAG204]

Manage the health and condition of your horse

Manage the health and condition of horses in different situations. Learn to identify signs of poor condition and ill health, and address the problems appropriately. Understand the things that can stress a horse and increase susceptibility to problems. Learn how to manage situations to minimise risk factors.

This course has been designed to complement Horse Care I and Horse Care II – but can be studied as a “stand alone” subject.

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[More info & enrolment: HORSE CARE III BAG302]