Advanced Certificate in Horse Care
Animal Care
A course by
The Career Academy
Gain advanced knowledge in horse care and management, covering health, welfare, facility management, and equine business skills in this fully online industry-recognised certificate.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 6 months
Core skills this course teaches
Manage horse health and welfare
Gain advanced skills in monitoring and caring for the health, behaviour, and well-being of horses across different environments.
Identify and address health risks
Learn to identify health risks in horses, apply appropriate treatments, and prevent illnesses.
Apply business management to equine industry
Develop practical business management skills tailored to running or supporting equine enterprises, including facility and event management.
What You're Signing Up For
The Career Academy's Advanced Certificate in Horse Care is designed for individuals seeking advanced skills in caring for and managing horses. Covering basic to advanced equine health, facility management, event planning, and business management, the course is ideal for horse owners and aspiring professionals in the equine industry. Students benefit from industry-accredited certification, 24/7 online access, unlimited tutor support, and comprehensive career coaching to enhance career impacts.
Course Content
- Certificate in Basic Horse Care
- Horse psychology and handling
- Buying a horse
- Horse conformation
- Horse digestive system
- The grass kept horse and pasture management
- Horse grooming
- Industry applications
- Intermediate Certificate in Horse Care
- Feeds
- Stabling
- Bedding and mucking out
- The foot and shoeing
- Exercise and conditioning
- Tack and tack fitting
- Horse facility design
- Advanced Intermediate Certificate in Horse Care
- Blankets, bandages and boots
- Managing the health of horses
- Clipping, trimming and plaiting
- Travelling and care of the horse away from home
- Organising and managing a horse event
- Managing a horse enterprise
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Equine
Animal Care
Agriculture
Future employment opportunities might be
Senior Stable Supervisor
Equine Centre Operations Manager (assistant)
Eventing Logistics Manager (trainee)
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.