New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills (Level 3) (Sporthorse Stable Assistant)
Animal Care
A course by
SIT
Gain foundational skills and knowledge for a career as a sporthorse stable assistant, focusing on the care, health, training, and preparation of horses for performance events.
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (50 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply routine equine health skills
Identify, report and treat common health problems of horses in training, and respond to emergencies involving horses.
Stable and horse care
Attend to the routine day-to-day needs of horses in training, including feeding, grooming, and exercise.
About This Course
The New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills (Level 3) (Sporthorse Stable Assistant) prepares students to support the health, care, stabling, and event preparation of performance horses. The programme combines practical experience with classroom learning, covering routine horse care, health monitoring, practical stable management, exercising and training horses, teamwork, and participation in events. With access to full equine facilities, students may bring their own horse or lease one for study. Graduates are equipped for entry-level roles in the equine industry and have clear pathways to further training in equine and animal care.
Course Content
- Routine horse health monitoring, problem identification and treatment
- Stable and horse care routines
- Effective teamwork and communication in equestrian settings
- Preparation of horses (and riders) for events
- Exercising and training horses for sporthorse disciplines
- Practical industry immersion at an equine workplace
- Use of equestrian facilities: stables, indoor and outdoor arenas, round pen, tack room, stable lab
Entry Requirements
Be at least 16 years old at programme start
Build towards these roles
Sporthorse Stable AssistantAnimal Care AssistantEquestrian Event Support Staff
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AgricultureAnimal Care
