New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills (Sporthorse Groom) (Level 4)
A practical NZQA Level 4 certificate for experienced riders seeking to become professional sporthorse grooms. Gain specialized equine care, training, and management skills, positioning you for roles in the equestrian industry.
NZ$4,200
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Perform professional equine care
Apply advanced skills in the care, health, and first aid of sporthorses, maintaining their well-being for events and day-to-day management.
Train and exercise sporthorses
Exercise, train, and prepare horses for sporthorse events, incorporating knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and performance.
About This Course
Take your equine skills to the next level with the NZ Certificate in Equine Skills (Sporthorse Groom) (Level 4) at Telford. This hands-on, 20-week programme equips you with expertise to care for, exercise, and train sporthorses at a professional level. Learn horse management, health, performance, and event preparation, setting you up for employment as a senior sporthorse groom or stable foreman.
Course Content
- Routine procedures in horse care
- Horse first aid and health
- Equine anatomy and physiology
- Horse preparation and training for a sport horse
- Coaching
- Riding and competing in sport horse events
- Preparation of horses for events and attending to riders’ requirements
- Practical component at an equine workplace
Entry Requirements
Must be 16 years of age at course commencement
Relevant NQF Level 3 qualification or NCEA Level 2
Build towards these roles
Sporthorse GroomStable ForemanEntry roles at stud farms and stables
Build skills in these industries
EquineAnimal careAgriculture
