Diploma in Horse Care
Animal Care
A course by
The Career Academy
Gain advanced knowledge in horse care with an industry-accredited Diploma. Suitable for horse owners or those seeking roles in the equine industry, this 100% online course covers equine health, facilities, business management, and more.
NZ$2,414
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Identify and manage health issues in horses
Recognise signs of illness, apply appropriate treatments, and manage general health and wellbeing of horses.
Master horse care in diverse environments
Demonstrate advanced skills in handling, grooming, feeding, and exercising horses, and apply best practices for care both at home and while travelling.
About This Course
The Diploma in Horse Care from The Career Academy is designed for individuals aspiring to mastery in horse care and management. Delivered entirely online, it provides a comprehensive foundation from basic horse handling and psychology, through to business management in the equine industry. Graduates develop skills to identify and manage health issues, plan feeding programmes, organise horse events, and run equine enterprises. The course is supported by unlimited tutor assistance and enhanced by career coaching and help with employment preparation.
Course Content
- Certificate in Basic Horse Care: Horse psychology and handling, buying a horse, horse conformation, digestive system, 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 health of horses, clipping/trimming/plaiting, care during travel, organising horse events, running a horse enterprise
Build towards these roles
Equine Facility SupervisorHorse Care Team LeaderRiding School ManagerEquine Welfare OfficerStud Farm SupervisorEquine Education Support CoordinatorAdvanced Stable ManagerHorse Care and Safety OfficerEquine Health Monitoring TechnicianRehabilitation Centre Equine Lead
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.
