New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills (Sporthorse Groom) (Level 4)
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A practical NZQA Level 4 certificate for experienced riders seeking to become professional sporthorse grooms. Gain specialized equine care, training, and management skills, positioning you for roles in the equestrian industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Telford, Telford
It will take a total of 20 weeks
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Perform professional equine care
Apply advanced skills in the care, health, and first aid of sporthorses, maintaining their well-being for events and day-to-day management.
Train and exercise sporthorses
Exercise, train, and prepare horses for sporthorse events, incorporating knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and performance.
Event preparation and support
Prepare horses and riders for competition, including event grooming, tacking up, and providing on-site support.
What You're Signing Up For
Take your equine skills to the next level with the NZ Certificate in Equine Skills (Sporthorse Groom) (Level 4) at Telford. This hands-on, 20-week programme equips you with expertise to care for, exercise, and train sporthorses at a professional level. Learn horse management, health, performance, and event preparation, setting you up for employment as a senior sporthorse groom or stable foreman.
Course Content
- Routine procedures in horse care
- Horse first aid and health
- Equine anatomy and physiology
- Horse preparation and training for a sport horse
- Coaching
- Riding and competing in sport horse events
- Preparation of horses for events and attending to riders’ requirements
- Practical component at an equine workplace
What you need to know first
Must be 16 years of age at course commencement
Relevant NQF Level 3 qualification or NCEA Level 2
Expressed interest in sport horse sector
Physical ability to work safely around horses and machinery
Willingness to meet academic and attendance requirements
Evidence of riding ability via video (minimum trot and canter)
English or te reo Māori proficiency (for non-native speakers)
10 NCEA literacy credits at Level 2 or above (5 in reading, 5 in writing) or approved proficiency test
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Equine
Animal care
Agriculture
Future employment opportunities might be
Sporthorse Groom
Stable Foreman
Entry roles at stud farms and stables
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