Intermediate Certificate in Horse Care
Animal Care
A course by
The Career Academy
Gain practical, industry-accredited skills in horse care and grooming with The Career Academy's online Intermediate Certificate in Horse Care.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 6 months


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Understand horse nutrition and feeding practices
Acquire knowledge of feeds and feeding techniques appropriate for horses in various settings.

Manage stabling and bedding
Gain skills in providing suitable housing and maintaining stables for equine wellbeing.

Apply grooming and tack skills
Learn correct grooming methods and tack fitting for daily and event preparation.
What You're Signing Up For
This online certificate is designed for horse owners and professionals looking to develop or refine their skills in equine care. The course covers essential topics such as feeding, pasture management, stabling, bedding, grooming, basic health, shoeing, and facility design. It aims to equip students with practical knowledge and qualifications to support the health and wellbeing of horses and to increase employability in equine and animal care roles.
Course Content
- Feeds
- Stabling
- Bedding and Mucking Out
- The Foot and Shoeing
- Exercise and Conditioning
- Tack and Tack Fitting
- Horse Facility Design

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Animal Care
Equine Industry
Agriculture

Future employment opportunities might be
Groom & Tack Room Attendant
Exercise Rider Assistant
Farrier’s Helper
Stable Maintenance Worker
Horse‑transport Support Aide
Riding‑arena Maintenance Assistant
Equine Facility Groundskeeper
Pasture Management Technician
Feed‑room Inventory Clerk
Equine First‑aid Support Worker


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The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.