This course provides the horse owner with valuable information on the wide variety of alternative therapies and treatments now available. It has been written by a variety of experts to provide an awareness and understanding of the many natural and alternative treatments and approaches currently available to the horse owner

This course covers;

·         How owners and riders can take a more holistic approach to horse care.

·         Natural methods that can be used to aid our understanding of our horses and treat ailments and illness.

·         An explaination of how treatments can be used to deal with equine ailments, including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Massage, Chiropractics, Reiki, and Shiatsu. 

·         Information is provided about how to use these treatments for a range of equine disorders.
The course concludes by providing a range of natural remedies to current problems

It is assessed through the completion of a written course assignment. On successful completion of this assignment you receive an Equine Owners Advanced Diploma in Holistic Horse Care.

This course is supplied in CD format.  Should you prefer to receive a paperbased course please add the additional postage fee to the course payment.  This can be found on the online order form. 

This course can be paid for by three equal monthly instalments using our Standing Order form.

This is an essential course for anyone who turns out their horses or ponies and needs to understand how to get the most from their pastureland.

This course covers;

Essential requirements of pastureland for horses.

How to manage horses when out at grass

Pasture management throughout the year to get the most from your grassland

Accident prevention in the field.

It is assessed through the completion of a written course assignment. On successful completion you recieve an Equine Owners Diploma.

This course is supplied in CD format. 

Should you prefer to receive a paperbased course please add the additional postage fee to the course payment.  This can be found on the online order form. 

This course is ideal for the new horse owner or anyone studying for British Horse Society Stage 1 or 2 examinations.

This course covers;

·    Reasons for stabling your horse or pony.

·     How to manage the stabled horse through the year.

·     Common stable vices and methods for minimising such vices.

·     Bedding & feeding of the stabled horse or pony.

·     Grooming and rugging, clipping and trimming

It is assessed through the completion of a written course assignment. On successful completion of this assignment you receive an Equine Owners Diploma.

This course is supplied in CD format.  Should you prefer to receive a paperbased course please add the additional postage fee to the course payment.  This can be found on the online order form.

This course complements ‘EO3 Care of the Stable Kept Horse and Pony’ focusing on stable design and how this affects the horse.  This is also essential for anyone studying for British Horse Society Stage 1 or 2 examinations.

This course covers;

·         Stable design and the effect of design on the horse.

·         Stable construction and features of a safe stable.

·         Effective yard management techniques.

·         Health and Safety on the Yard.

·         Common Ailments that affect the stabled horse.

·         Tips for solving common problems in the stabled horse.

It is assessed through the completion of a written course assignment. On successful completion of this assignment you receive an Equine Owners Certificate.

This course is supplied in CD format.  Should you prefer to receive a paperbased course please add the additional postage fee to the course payment.  This can be found on the online order form.

This course is essential for the horse owner or anyone studying for British Horse Society Stage 1 or 2 examinations.  It explores how to maintain the health of your horse and minimise the risk of illness and disease.

This course covers;

·         Natural instincts of the horse and how these are affected by domestication.

·         Routine healthcare for the horse.

·         Developing an effective worming programme.

·         Signs of good and ill health and record keeping.

·         Monitoring the state of health.

·         Common ailments and health problems and ways to minimise these.

·         Sick nursing for the ill horse

·         Classification of wounds and how to treat them.

·         When to call the vet.

It is assessed through the completion of a written course assignment. On successful completion of this assignment you receive an Equine Owners Diploma.

This course is supplied in CD format.  Should you prefer to receive a paperbased course please add the additional postage fee to the course payment.  This can be found on the online order form.

This course is designed for horse owners who want to understand more about the systems of the horse and how these affect how we care for our horses.  This course is also ideal for anyone studying for British Horse Society Stage 2 and 3 examinations or NVQ2 in Horse Care. 

Using a variety of colour illustrated diagrams, it explores the structure and function of the following systems

·         The eye and vision

·         The ear and hearing

·         The digestive system and taste

·         The skin and touch

·         The circulatory system

·         The Respiratory system

·         The course moves on to relate these systems to care, management and training of the horse and put the theory into a practical context.

The course is assessed through the completion of a written course assignment. On successful completion of this assignment you receive an Equine Owners Diploma.

This course is supplied in CD format.  Should you prefer to receive a paperbased course please add the additional postage fee to the course payment.  This can be found on the online order form.

This course follows on from ‘EO7 Systems of the Horse Part 1’, covering the systems that relate to movement and reproduction. This course is ideal for anyone studying for British Horse Society Stage 3 and 4 examinations or NVQ2 in Horse Care. 

Using a variety of colour illustrated diagrams, it explores the structure and function of the following systems

·         Skeletal system

·         The Musculature

·         The lower limb

·         The hoof.

·         The Nervous System

·         The Reproductive System of the mare and stallion.

·         The course moves on to relate these systems to care, management and training of the horse and put the theory into a practical context.

The course is assessed through the completion of a written course assignment. On successful completion of this assignment you receive an Equine Owners Diploma.

This course is supplied in CD format.  Should you prefer to receive a paperbased course please add the additional postage fee to the course payment.  This can be found on the online order form.

This course is essential reading for anyone working with horses, or who wants to understand why they behave in a certain way and what it means. This course is also of use to anyone studying for British Horse Society Stage 2 and 3 examinations or NVQ2 in Horse Care.

The course covers;

·         Natural instincts and behavioural traits of the horse.

·         The equine social structure.

·         How domestication has altered behavioural traits.

·         Common causes of stress and related vices.

·         Methods to minimise stress and behavioural problems in the horse

·         How an understanding of equine behaviour can assist in the training of horses.

The course is assessed through the completion of a written course assignment. On successful completion of this assignment you receive an Equine Owners Diploma.

The stabled horse is completely dependant on his owner to ensure he is receiving a balanced diet, yet many owners do not understand what they should be feeding or why.   This course is essential reading for anyone responsible for preparing diets and feeding horses.  

This course is also of use to anyone studying for British Horse Society Stage 2 and 3 examinations or NVQ2 in Horse Care.

The course covers;

·         Feed habits of grass kept and stabled horse.

·         The Essential Nutrients and how to provide these to your horse.

·         The principles of feeding & watering.

·         Planning a diet for your horse or pony throughout the year

·         The digestive system and how it relates to care and management of your horse

·         Common digestive problems and tips on how to solve these.

The course is assessed through the completion of a written course assignment. On successful completion of this assignment you receive an Equine Owners Diploma.

This course is supplied in CD format.  Should you prefer to receive a paperbased course please add the additional postage fee to the course payment.  This can be found on the online order form.

This course is ideal for the horse owner who is planning to embark on competing and wants to know how to prepare their horse for competition.    

This course is also of use to anyone studying for British Horse Society Stage 2 and 3 examinations or NVQ2 in Horse Care.

The course covers;

·         Planning your competition preparation programme. 

·         Loading,unloading and travelling horses to the competition.

·         Grooming, Trimming & plaiting

·         Management of your horse before, during and after competition

·         Dealing with problems and minor injury at a competition.

The course is assessed through the completion of a written course assignment. On successful completion of this assignment you receive an Equine Owners Diploma.

This course is supplied in CD format.  Should you prefer to receive a paperbased course please add the additional postage fee to the course payment.  This can be found on the online order form.

Schooling and training your horse from home can be difficult.  Without regular access to an instructor you can find you are loosing focus and slipping into bad habits.  This course aims to provide you with practical ideas and tips to plan your schooling, develop both your horse and your own skills and get the most out of your schooling sessions. 

This will also help you if you wish to compete, if you are preparing for the ridden aspects of the British Horse Society Stage 2 and 3 examinations or NVQ2 in Horse Care.

The course covers;

·         The benefits of schooling for both horse and rider.

·         Tips for remaining focused when schooling at home

·         Assessing your horses schooling aims and goals.

·         Preparing a schooling plan

·         Care of the horse before and after exercise.

·         In hand & lunging exercises

·         The use of school figures for improving the horse.

·         Making the most of riding out of doors

·         Designing a schooling programme for your horse’s needs

·         Exercises for developing suppleness, obedience and improving the technique of both horse and rider

The course is assessed through the completion of a written course assignment. On successful completion of this assignment you receive an Equine Owners Diploma.

This course is supplied in CD format.  Should you prefer to receive a paperbased course please add the additional postage fee to the course payment.  This can be found on the online order form.

The Advanced Diploma in Horse Health is made up of the following Equine Owners Diploma courses;

Keeping your Horse Healthy

Horse Instincts and Behaviour

Nutrition and Feeding of Horses

Each course is assessed through the completion of a written course assignment. On successful completion of all three assignments you receive an Equine Owners Advanced Diploma.

This course is supplied in CD format.  Should you prefer to receive a paper based course please add the 'addtional paperbased fee' order to your online order or enrolment form.

This course can be paid for by three equal monthly instalments using our Standing Order form.

The Equine Owners Advanced Diploma in Equitation is made up of the following Equine Owners Diploma courses;

 Equitation for the Horse Owner

 Preparing for Competition

Systems of the Horse Part 2

Each course is assessed through the completion of a written course assignment. On successful completion of all three assignments you receive an Equine Owners Advanced Diploma .

This is an ideal course for anyone new to caring for horses or ponies.

This course covers;

Care of the horse at grass throughout the year 
Feeding the horse and pony at grass
Ailments that affect the horse/ pony at grass.
Grooming, trimming, clipping and rugging.

The course is assessed through the completion of a written course assignment. On successful completion of the course you recieve an Equine Owners Diploma.

This course is sent to you on CD.  Should you prefer to receive a paperbased course please add the additional postage fee to the course payment.  This can be found on the online order form.

This course has been written by a variety of experts to provide an awareness and understanding of how the conformation of a horse influences their way of going, predisposition to particular disciplines and potential ailments

The course covers;

·       Body types of horse and pony

·       Static and dynamic conformation

·       Assessing conformation for various disciplines

·       How conformation relates to the performance & soundness of the horse

·       Assessment and analysis of gait

·       Terms and assessment of the action of the horse

·       Ailments and problems associated with poor action in the horse.

It is assessed through the completion of a written course assignment. On successful completion of this assignment you receive an Equine Owners Advanced Diploma in Conformation and Action.

This course is supplied in CD format.  Should you prefer to receive a paper based course please add the additional fee to the course payment when ordering.  The additional fee for a paper based course can be found on the online order form.

This course can be paid for by three equal monthly instalments using our Standing Order form.

A nationally recognised qualification broadly equivalent to one GCE AS Level.  It is awarded by Edexcel, an international awarding body. It is ideal for those who wish to gain a recognised vocational programme as part of their continued professional development or who want to work within the equine industry.

The certificate in comprised of three units, each with two written course assignments;

CHM Unit 1: Principles of Horse Behaviour and Welfare (10 credits)

CHM Unit 2: Principles of Horse Rehabilitation and Therapy (10 credits)

CHM Unit 3: Principles of Animal Nutrition (10 credits)

The course duration is 6 months (2 months per unit)  and requires approximately 180 hours of study and assignment work. You will need to be able to commit to approx 30hrs of study and the production and submission of one written assignment each month.

This course can be paid for in 5 equal monthly instalments

This unit covers the main components of the diet of the horse and examines the source, structure and function of the major nutrients, as well as their nutritional value and the detrimental effects of dietary imbalances. The unit identifies feed habits of the grass kept and stabled horse, the essential nutrients and principles of feeding & watering.  You will learn how to calculate and assess individual horse’s dietary requirements, compare and evaluate feeding systems and be able to transfer your knowledge and skills to a practical context when feeding horses.  This unit is assessed through two course assignments.

The unit can be studied alone to achieve a BTEC Certificate of Achievement or as part of the BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Horse Management.