Posted: 5th April 2016 | Back to news feed
Horse ownership is a challenging and time consuming task, requiring hard work and dedication and also a high level of skill to ensure that all aspects of care are attended to. Are your horse management skills up to scratch? Or would they benefit from some expert tuition? Maybe you are a new horse owner or planning to get a horse and need to boost your knowledge? If so, Equine Education is offering a brilliant online course, ‘The Essentials of Horse Management’ which provides the essential information required to ensure good horse management.
The course covers many key aspects of caring for your horse and will likely be of interest and benefit to individuals looking to establish the foundations of good horse care. It is also great for those looking to own their first horse as it will provide an abundance of useful information.
Four main topics will be covered, ensuring that the course enhances an all-round knowledge of horse management. The first topic is ‘Horse Handling’ which will look at the basics of equine behaviour and how to handle horses safely. Key tips will also be given on grooming, rugs and fitting common items of tack.
The second topic, ‘Horse Housing and Pasture Management’ looks at different types of stabling environments, routine management, bedding and watering. This section will also cover basic pasture management and care of horses at grass.
‘Feeding Management’ is covered in the third topic and will address the basics of feedstuffs, quantity of feed required and general feeding management.
The fourth topic is ‘Equine Health Care’ which will highlight the signs of good health and also the symptoms of ill health including the basic principles of disease prevention and management of common ailments.
The course will be led by Dr Jo-Anne Murray, Associate Dean of Online Learning at The University of Glasgow and Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Equine Nutrition at the University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. During her time working at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Jo-Anne led the horse management teaching for veterinary students. Previous to this, Jo-Anne managed the equine centre and taught extensive practical horse management to higher and further education students at the University of Wales, including providing training for British Horse Society examinations.
Jo-Anne is a British Horse Society Intermediate Instructor and a Registered Nutritionist with The British Nutrition Society. Jo-Anne has extensive experience of working on and managing a variety of different equine establishments. Jo-Anne’s combined academic and practical experience has led to her excellent reputation in providing practical up-to-date advice on horse management. Her vast experience and outstanding knowledge in this field ensures that her tuition is of the highest quality and anyone on this course will be learning from an expert.
The course is delivered fully online over a period of four weeks and during that time you can log in to the course site and take part whenever suits you, allowing you to fit your learning in around your busy life and, of course, your horses! When logged on you will have many useful resources to read and also the opportunity to take part in group forums. Don’t worry if you get short of time one week, because you can always catch up the following week due to the flexible nature of the course. It is advised that you spend around two hours per week working through the content.
‘The Essentials of Horse Management’ course starts on 2 May 2016 and costs £99. It is a brilliant way of boosting your knowledge regarding the key features of horse management, through flexible tuition from an expert. Don’t miss out on your chance to learn more - sign up today!
For more information on this course and to book your place visits www.equine-education.com
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