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Horse Care, Stable Management & Equine Psychology
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Cyber Monday Deal | 2 in 1 CPD Accredited Course | 2 FREE Hardcopy & PDF Certificate | Lifetime Access | Updated 2025

Summary

Price
£21 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
5 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
40 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy) - Free
  • Certificate of Completion (PDF) - Free
  • Transcript (PDF) - £3.59
  • Transcript (Hard Copy) - £9.59
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

[Updated October 2025 - Best Deals with 5 FREE Learning Resources]

  • Course 01: Horse Care

  • Course 02: Stable Management

  • Course 03: Equine Psychology

In the Horse Care, Equine Psychology & First Aid Training course, you'll learn about the importance of daily care routines, including providing access to food, clean water, and a comfortable stable. Regular grooming is a crucial aspect of horse care that promotes their overall health and enhances the human-animal bond. These Horse Care courses will teach you effective grooming techniques, such as brushing, bathing, and hoof care, to keep your horses in top condition.

Learning Outcomes of our Horse Care Courses:

  • Acquire knowledge of the environment and diet to provide the horse with
  • Get a detailed overview of zoonotic and notifiable diseases and nursing sick horses
  • Learn about stable management and the health and safety of horses
  • Gain all the skills needed for nursing sick horses
  • Explore the techniques of tethering using equipment
  • Gain an acute understanding of pre-purchase vetting
  • Become fully aware of yard work and riding out

Taking care of horses is essential for their well-being and optimal health. Our comprehensive Horse Care courses equip you with the knowledge and skills to provide excellent Horse Care and ensure the welfare of these majestic animals.

Covering daily needs, grooming, healthcare, feeding, nutrition, preventive measures, and tailored exercise programs, these horse care courses prepare you to address health issues, spot signs of discomfort or illness, and deliver proper care. Enroll in our Horse Care courses to confidently provide comprehensive horse care, promoting happiness and longevity.

Join us now and embark on a rewarding journey to become a skilled caretaker with expertise in horse care.

Certificates

Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy)

Hard copy certificate - Included

Postal Charge (UK) = £9.99

Postal Charge (International) = £19.99

Once completed, claim your free PDF & hardcopy certificates through The Animal Care website.

Certificate of Completion (PDF)

Digital certificate - Included

Transcript (PDF)

Digital certificate - £3.59

Excluded VAT

Transcript (Hard Copy)

Hard copy certificate - £9.59

Excluded VAT & Delivery Charge

CPD

40 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Resources

  • All about Basic for Horse Care - download
  • Animal Care 10 Exciting Careers - download
  • Pet Care and Safety Tips - download
  • Rights and obligations of pet owners - download
  • These are 9 strange but true animal laws all pet owners should be aware of - download

Description

In the UK, the Horse Care, Equine Psychology, and First Aid sectors are significant contributors to the growing equine industry, valued at over £4.7 billion annually. With over 1 million horses in the country, investment in specialised horse care and first aid training is rising. This spending shows the increasing demand for equine psychology expertise, ensuring the health and well-being of horses nationally.

Learn how to take care of a horse with the practical skills and knowledge needed to ensure their health, well-being, and vitality. Enrol in our Horse Care courses today and make a positive difference in the lives of these magnificent animals.

****Course Curriculum****

** Horse Care **

Module 01: Environment

  • Introduction
  • Shelter
  • Pasture
  • Dangerous Objects and Poisonous Plants
  • Hedge Clippings and Grass Cuttings
  • Electric Fences
  • Stable Accommodation

Module 02: Diet

  • Supplementary Diet
  • Common Feeding-related Problems
  • Food Preparation and Storage
  • Practical Feeding
  • Watering

Module 03: The Healthy Horse

  • Health
  • Conformation

Module 04: Nursing the Sick Horse

  • The Invaders
  • Symptoms of Disease
  • Types of Wound
  • First Aid
  • First-Aid Procedure
  • Treatment of Injury

Module 05: Zoonotic and Notifiable Diseases

  • Zoonotic Diseases
  • Safe Practices
  • Equine Notifiable Disease
  • Effects of Equine Notifiable Disease
  • Notifiable Diseases: Signs and Protection

Module 06: Health and Safety

  • Stable Duties
  • Safety Policy and Records
  • Accident Prevention
  • The Law

** Equine Psychology **

  • Module 01: Introduction to Equine Psychology
  • Module 02: Equine Communicative Behaviour
  • Module 03: Reproduction and Stallion Behaviour
  • Module 04: Behaviour of Foals and Ponies
  • Module 05: Training Horses
  • Module 06: Horse-Human Relationships
  • Module 07: Equine Environmental and Social Behaviour
  • Module 08: Equine Locomotor Behaviour
  • Module 09: Unusual and Problematic Behaviour

** Stable Management **

  • Module 01: Introduction to Stable Management
  • Module 02: Environment
  • Module 03: Diet
  • Module 04: The Healthy Horse
  • Module 05: Nursing the Sick Horse
  • Module 06: Tethering
  • Module 07: Plants Poisonous to Horses
  • Module 08: Zoonotic and Notifiable Diseases
  • Module 09: Pre-purchase Vetting
  • Module 10: Yard Work and Riding Out
  • Module 11: Health and Safety
  • Module 12: Manure Management
  • Module 13: Travelling Horses

Assessment

After completing all the modules of the course, your learning will be assessed by an automated multiple-choice question exam. You can participate in the Mock Exam before commencing the course completion Final Exam.

Certificate Options:

  • Digital (PDF) Certificate: FREE
  • Printed Certificate (Delivered by Post): FREE
  • Excluded VAT & Delivery Charges.

Transcript Options:

  • PDF Transcript: £3.99
  • Hardcopy Transcript: £9.99
  • PDF and Hardcopy Transcript Bundle: £11.99
  • Excluded VAT & Delivery Charges.

Who is this course for?

These self-paced horse care courses are suitable for anyone who:

  • Owns a horse
  • Is planning to own a horse
  • Has a profession that requires taking care of horses
  • Wants to educate themselves on horse care

Requirements

  • No prior knowledge needed
  • Accessible on various devices, including Windows and Mac computers, smartphones, and tablets.
  • Consistent learning experience
  • Accessible anywhere, anytime
  • No limitations on access
  • Use Wi-Fi or mobile data

Career path

  • Equine Caretaker / Groom – £18,000 to £28,000 per year

  • Stable Manager – £25,000 to £40,000 per year

  • Equine Behaviour Consultant – £24,000 to £42,000 per year

  • Veterinary Assistant (Equine Focus) – £20,000 to £32,000 per year

  • Horse Trainer / Riding Instructor – £22,000 to £38,000 per year

  • Equine Welfare Officer – £23,000 to £40,000 per year

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

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