A fundamental key to success in the horse industry is having extensive knowledge of the horse. This Horse Care Management course will provide you with a comprehensive study of equine science and the practical application of these scientific concepts. The course consists of three basic horse care modules and an elective module in your choice of Equine Behavior or Horse Breeding. You will learn several facets of horse care and horse management, including daily care, handling techniques, and training principles. You will also be encouraged to complete activities on your own in the horse industry designed to enhance and reinforce the lesson's principles if they are undertaken. Completing this intensive course will prove your dedication to the well-being of horses and affirm that you have met an industry-standard level of proficiency.
Completion Time
400 hours
Access Time
365 Days
Outcome
Industry Certification
Language
English
Training Level
Beginner
Delivery Information:
Online
Asynchronous
Self-paced
Description
Learning Outcomes
What you will learn:
- Basic principles of equine husbandry practices.
- A broad knowledge of horse care for both the stabled horse and horse kept on grass.
- Proper management of the health and condition of horses in various situations and conditions.
- A deeper understanding of horse behavior as well as practical skills in properly handling and training horses.
- A practical knowledge of various aspects of horse breeding, as well as the importance of genetics and selective breeding.
- A comprehensive understanding of horse care, horse management, and husbandry is key to starting a career in the horse industry.
- Cultivating a broad knowledge of horses will increase your level of success as a wrangler or horse caretaker
- Holding a certificate of completion increases your competitiveness in the horse industry job market.
Requirements
Technology Requirements
Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled
- The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )
- Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice
- Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.
- E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.)
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
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