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Faculty of Animal Welfare and Development

EM-01:
Equine Management

An in-depth program that covers all aspects of Equine Management. A program that is specially designed for horse enthusiasts, breeders and competition competitors. Our program is tailored to entice every horse lovers interest.

This program is a very popular and exciting. An in-depth course covering all aspects of Equine (Horse) Management.

This exciting and unique program is offered via distance education in a progressive learning format, with each section of the program building on from the previous.

The program which leads to a ASPCS Certificate, which is endorsed by the P.R.I.D.E Guild can be completed at the students own pace and in the privacy of their own home.

This program contains of six main modules and assessments and two research projects.

Only $495.00

Subjects include:

Module 1: Equine Husbandry & Nutrition
Husbandry
Applied Anatomy & Physiology
The Senses
Learning and Memory
Nutrition

Module 2: Hoof Care & Grooming
Grooming Techniques
Hoof Anatomy
Hoof Care
Horse Movement/Gait
Hoof & Foot Problems and Diseases

Module 3: Mating, Pregnancy & Foaling
Equine Reproductive Anatomy
Mating Behaviour
Pregnancy
Foaling/ Care of Mare After Foaling
Foal Growth
Feeding and Growth of Foals

Module 4: Healthcare
First Aid
Veterinary Care
Parasites; Internal and External

Module 5: Riding Techniques, Behaviour and Handling
Terminology
Riding Equipment
Mounting/Dismounting
Riding gaits
Instincts and Influencing Behaviour
Communication

Module 6: Breed Difference
Evolution and Difference
Horse Breeds
Colourings, Marking and defects
Other Horse Species, Donkey