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This comprehensive certification program covers equine health, nutrition, stable management, hoof care, grooming, and the business of horse care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES190\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith horses playing roles in sports, therapy, recreation, and agriculture, the demand for knowledgeable horse care professionals continues to grow. The American Horse Council reports the equine industry now supports 2.2 million U.S. jobs—a 33% increase in employment impact since 2017. This Horse Care Management course will help prepare you for a rewarding career by equipping you with practical and theoretical knowledge in equine health, nutrition, and stable management, while addressing animal welfare and industry standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this equine training course, you will complete real-world assignments, develop a horse care management plan, and learn the fundamentals of running an equine business. Through interactive lessons, expert instruction, and a final capstone project, you will finish with the equine management skills, confidence, and credentials to enter or advance in the equine industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand equine anatomy, behavior, and welfare principles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify and manage common horse health issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign feeding, exercise, and grooming programs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplement stable management and biosecurity best practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlan and operate a successful horse care business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild confidence to manage a horse farm, operate a stable, or run a horse care business\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhance employability in equine facilities, rehabilitation centers, or farms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop a portfolio-ready capstone project for career advancement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply knowledge immediately through practical, hands-on assignments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Horse Care Management.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEquine Health \u0026amp; Wellness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEquine Nutrition \u0026amp; Feeding Programs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStable Management \u0026amp; Biosecurity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHoof Care \u0026amp; Farrier Practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEquine Handling \u0026amp; Grooming Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTack \u0026amp; Equipment Maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEquine Exercise \u0026amp; Conditioning Programs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Legal Aspects of Horse Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis course can be taken on either a PC, Mac or Chromebook device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 10 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMac: macOS 12 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. 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Combining practical knowledge with a passion for equine well-being, Bella has developed systems that keep horses healthy, happy, and performing at their best.  Bella has worked with horses of varying ages, breeds, and temperaments, developing individualized care routines that support each horse’s unique needs and potential. From nutrition and grooming to stable organization and management, Bella’s goal is to inspire confidence and competence in every future equine professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This course prepares you for entry-level roles in the equine industry and helps build foundational knowledge applicable to further studies or professional certifications, such as Equine Studies or Stable Management programs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to complete this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you register, you will receive 12 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACT General FAQs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of support will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. 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