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Horse Care - Training Course
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Cyber Monday Deal | CPD Accredited & Certified | Lifetime Access | Free PDF Certificate | Updated 2025

Summary

Price
£21 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of Completion (PDF) - Free
  • Transcript (PDF) - £3.99
  • Transcript (Hard Copy) - £9.99
  • Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy) - £11.99
Assessment details
  • Mock Exam & Final Exam (included in price)
  • Mock Exam & Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

[Updated 2025 - Special Deals]

Are you passionate about horses? Want to learn more about horse care, or brush up on your skills with updated knowledge to kickstart a promising career? Enrol in this exclusive Stable Management Course. Learn an A-to-Z of horse care and stable management, discover how to keep the horses stabled or in a paddock, control diet and exercise – grasp all the necessary knowledge in one course!

This self-paced Horse Care - Training Course will teach you effective stable management and provide you required knowledge to take proper horse care and boost your efficiency in the relevant sector; be it your own business, private farms, riding school, equine maintenance job, or just to pamper your passion!

What are you waiting for? Enrol today, be an expert in manure management, learn how to nurse them when sick and take care of those ponies with full awareness. Master's in stable management, gain a complete understanding and the skills to maintain horses professionally!

Don't fall behind, lock your luck on your horse care career now!

Get a FREE "Dog Behaviour Course" with your Horse Care and Stable Management Course.

Key Learning Points of Horse Care and Stable Management Course:

Upon successful completion of this Horse Care and Stable Management Course, you’ll get to know the following:

  • Environment and a healthy diet.
  • Know about Sick horse nursing procedures from this course
  • Tethering in horse care
  • Know about plants which are poisonous to horses
  • Learn about Zoonotic and notifiable diseases.
  • Pre-purchase vetting
  • Yard work and riding out
  • Learn about Horse health and safety.
  • Manure management
  • Travelling horses, and more!

Why Animal Care is Your Best Choice

  • Immersive course materials (i.e. videos, presentations and explanatory figures)
  • Comprehensive course design
  • On-demand learning support 24/7
  • Freedom to study at your own pace
  • Instant certification on course completion
  • CPD accreditation
  • Course content developed by “Industry Experts/Professionals”

Keep your pets safe with our Special "Pet Care & Safety " guide. Get this as a Complementary Gift with this Horse Care and Stable Management Course.

Certificates

Certificate of Completion (PDF)

Digital certificate - Included

  • Free PDF Certificate Included

Transcript (PDF)

Digital certificate - £3.99

  • Excluded VAT

Transcript (Hard Copy)

Hard copy certificate - £9.99

  • Excluded VAT & Delivery Charges

Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy)

Hard copy certificate - £11.99

  • Excluded VAT & Delivery Charges

Assessment details

Mock Exam & Final Exam

Included in course price

Mock Exam & Final Exam

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Resources

  • Animal 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

The "Horse Care - Training Course" is a comprehensive program designed for anyone passionate about the well-being and management of horses. This horse care course covers all essential aspects of horse care, including detailed insights into Horse Nutrition, effective Horse Training techniques and maintaining optimal health conditions in Horses. You’ll learn how to provide balanced diets, develop training routines and monitor health indicators that make certain about your horse’s general well-being. Ideal for horse owners, aspiring trainers or equine enthusiasts who would like to improve their knowledge as well as skills in taking care of horses. Join us to become proficient in Horse Nutrition Training and ensure that your horses are happy, healthy and well-cared!

**** Course Curriculum ****

**Horse Care and Stable Management Course**

Module 01: Introduction to Stable Management

  • Principles of Horse Care
  • Stable Management
  • Different Aspects of Stable Management
  • Why Learn Stable Management?
  • Summary

Module 02: Environment in Horse Care

  • Shelter
  • Pasture
  • Fencing
  • Stable Accommodation
  • Summary

Module 03: Diet

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

Module 04: The Healthy Horse

  • The Healthy Horse
  • Health
  • Conformation
  • Summary

Module 05: Nursing the Sick Horse

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

Module 06: Tethering

  • Tethering Horses
  • Tethering Equipment
  • Key Responsibilities
  • What Does the Law Say?
  • Summary

Module 07: Plants Poisonous to Horses

  • Plants Toxic to Horses
  • Toxic Trees and Hedges
  • Summary

Module 08: Zoonotic and Notifiable Diseases

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

Module 09: Pre-purchase Vetting

  • The Purchaser’s Assessment of the Horse/Pony
  • Stages of Vetting
  • Arranging the Vetting
  • Summary

Module 10: Yard Work and Riding Out

  • Weekly Chores
  • The Feed Room
  • The Hay Barn and Plastic-Packed Forage
  • Riding Out
  • Summary

Module 11: Health and Safety

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

Module 12: Manure Management

  • Manure Management
  • Composting Manure
  • Manure Management Timeline
  • Choosing Your Site
  • Methods of Composting
  • Compost Must-Haves
  • Compost Caretaking
  • Vermicomposting
  • Market that Manure
  • Testing Your Manure
  • Summary

Module 13: Travelling Horses

  • Clothing for Travelling
  • Procedure before Travelling
  • Transporting Horses
  • Care of the Horse when Travelling
  • Summary

Assessment Method:

To obtain the Horse Care and Stable Management course completion certificate, you have to attend an assessment exam at the end of the course. This is an automated, instant MCQ exam which tests the knowledge you have achieved through your learning. The first retake is on the house, if you need it, as a promotional offer!!!

Accreditation:

Our Horse Care and Stable Management Course is fully accredited. Rest assured with our accredited courses, because we strive to provide up-to-date skills and knowledge to help you become more competent and effective in your field of interest.

Certificate Options:

  • Digital (PDF) Certificate: FREE
  • Printed Certificate (Delivered by Post): £9.99 (FREE POSTAGE)
  • PDF and Hardcopy Certificate Bundle: £9.99 (Discounted Price)

Transcript Options:

  • PDF Transcript: £2.99
  • Hardcopy Transcript: £7.99
  • PDF and Hardcopy Transcript Bundle: £9.99

Who is this course for?

Horse Care - Training Course is intended for everyone who has a passion for caring for horses and wants to learn about Horse Nutrition, Training, and Health. This horse care course is excellent for horse owners who want to improve their knowledge and skills in providing quality care for their horses. It is also suited for those interested in becoming equine professionals, such as trainers, grooms or stable managers, who would like to know more about Horse care.

No matter if you are a beginner or have years of experience with horses; this horse care course covers all important aspects of Horse health, proper feeding and effective training methods. Register with us to help your ponies stay healthy, grow strong on the right feedings, and go through advanced, skilful training.

Requirements

Our Horse Care - Training Course does not require any prior knowledge to pursue the course. And it is compatible with any kind of device. You will get the same experience in learning whether you are using Windows, Mac, a smartphone or a tablet. You can access the course materials with any kind of connection, from anywhere, without any limitation!

Career path

  • Stable Manager: £22,000 – £36,000 per year

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

  • Horse Riding Instructor: £20,000 – £35,000 per year

  • Equine Welfare Officer: £21,000 – £34,000 per year

  • Horse Trainer / Behaviour Consultant: £23,000 – £38,000 per year

  • Equestrian Centre Manager: £25,000 – £40,000 per year

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Caireen asked:

Is there an age limit on your courses? I home educate my two daughters and my eldest who turns 13 in September is interested in some of your courses.

Answer:

Dear Caireen, This Horse Care Course is certified by CPD Quality Standards, making it ideal for anyone trying to learn new skills and gain knowledge. The course is available for all students regardless of any academic background or experience. However, learners under the age of 14 can do the course under their parent's observation.

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