Certificate in Equine Breeding and Care
From mare to foal: the art and science of horse breeding.
Breed and care for horses
Knowledge of breeding is valuable to anyone who works with horses, not only breeders. The Certificate in Equine Breeding and Care covers breeding management, the brood mare and stallion, pregnancy, foaling, care of the newborn foal and infertility.
Two horse care modules round out the course, covering handling, feeding, pasture management, grooming, stabling, hoof care, tack and facility design. It suits horse owners, breeders and people working in studs and stables.
What you will cover
- The brood mare and stallion
- Breeding management
- Pregnancy, foaling and newborn foal care
- Infertility in mares and stallions
- Handling, feeding and pasture management
- Stabling, hoof care and tack
3 modules, 22 lessons
Lessons are made up of reading, videos and step-by-step tutorials, with a self-assessment quiz after each lesson and written assignments marked on competency.
1Horse Breeding
8 lessons
- Breeding Horses
- The Brood Mare
- The Stallion
- Breeding Management
- The Pregnant Mare
- Parturition and Foaling
- Care of the New-born Foal
- Infertility in the Mare and Stallion
2Horse Care I
7 lessons
- Horse Psychology and Handling
- Buying a Horse
- Conformation
- The Digestive System and Principles of Feeding and Watering
- The Grass Kept Horse & Pasture Management
- Grooming
- Industry Applications
3Horse Care II
7 lessons
- Feeds
- Stabling
- Bedding and Mucking Out
- The Foot and Shoeing
- Exercise and Conditioning
- Tack and Tack Fitting
- Horse Facility Design
Self-paced, with a tutor behind you
Study when you have time and when you are motivated. The course takes about 300 hours from start to finish; most students graduate within 12 months.
Lessons are made up of reading, videos and step-by-step tutorials, so every kind of learner stays engaged.
Enrolling is made simple via our online enrolment form, if you'd prefer you can also enrol over the phone with our team on +64 800 600 548.
You receive an orientation call when you start, then an assigned tutor marks your assignments for the rest of the course.
Multiple-choice self-assessments after each lesson (unlimited attempts) and written assignments marked on competency, with resubmissions.
Receive a hard and digital copy of your certificate and transcript, plus our job-ready program for graduates.
Choose how you pay
Pay upfront and save $500, or start now with an interest-free plan, paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Payment plans need a New Zealand bank account.
Courses4me does not receive government funding. If you are applying for payment assistance, ask us for a Confirmation of Enrolment. On a payment plan, your certificate is released once the plan is paid in full.
$1,960 $1,460 NZD
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- Best total price
$18.85 / week NZD
Interest-free, $1,960 NZD in total. Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly:
- 12 months $37.69/wk · $75.38/fn · $163.33/mo
- 24 months $18.85/wk · $37.69/fn · $81.67/mo
Is Courses4me accredited?
Yes. All of our courses are endorsed by the IARC (www.iarcedu.com) and accredited by ICOES (www.icoes.org). ICOES has an independent board of management and an Advisory Board of independent professors who developed the Accreditation Standards used for the annual review of accredited course providers.
Courses4me is a private education company. It is not a Registered Training Organisation, and its courses are not NZQA-registered qualifications. What this means
Get the course guide by email
Module outline, study plan and payment options for this course.
How long does the Certificate in Equine Breeding and Care take?
It takes about 300 hours from start to finish. The course is self-paced with no due dates; most students graduate within 12 months, and you have unlimited access.
Do I need any qualifications to enrol?
No. No prior qualifications or prerequisites are needed, and you do not need to have finished high school. All you need is a computer, laptop or tablet. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must give written permission and act as financial sponsor.
How much does the course cost?
You can pay $1,460 NZD upfront (save $500), or choose an interest-free payment plan totalling $1,960 NZD. Plan options: 12 months: $37.69 a week, $75.38 a fortnight or $163.33 a month; 24 months: $18.85 a week, $37.69 a fortnight or $81.67 a month. Payment plans need a New Zealand bank account.
How is the course delivered and assessed?
Completely online. Lessons are made up of reading, videos and step-by-step tutorials. Each lesson has a multiple-choice self-assessment you can retake, and written assignments are marked on competency with tutor support and resubmissions.
When can I start?
Intake is open now. Enrol with our simple online enrolment form (or over the phone on +64 800 600 548), and you have access to your course the very next day.
Is the course accredited?
All Courses4me courses are accredited by ICOES and endorsed by IARC. Courses4me is a private education company. It is not a Registered Training Organisation, and its courses are not NZQA-registered qualifications.
Can I change my mind after enrolling?
Yes, within the 3-day cooling-off period (weekends and public holidays included): call +64 800 600 548 or email support@courses4me.com.au. Requests after the cooling-off period cannot be actioned.
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