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Courses/Horticulture & Agriculture/Advanced Certificate in Equine Studies
Certificate · 100 Lessons

The Advanced Certificate in Equine Studies

Advanced Certificate in Equine Studies

A complete foundation in horse care, management, and the Australian equine industry. Covers horse behaviour and communication, daily care routines, nutrition and feeding, stable…

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21h
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241h
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Every lesson is delivered in multiple formats. Choose what works for you.

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100 in-depth lessons. Read at your own pace, highlight key sections, revisit anytime.

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AI presenter walks through each topic with visual explanations. Watch at 1x or 1.5x.

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Visual summaries for quick revision. Reference material you can return to before exams.

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Every lesson in four formats. Read it on the train, listen on a walk, watch it in bed. Same content, whichever way fits your life.

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Core material in as little as 21h. Full study path of 241h if you want more depth. Study in 15-minute chunks or sit for an hour — your call.

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Everything you need to complete your Certificate

✓All 100 lessons in four formats — read, listen, watch, or revise
✓A personal AI tutor trained on your course — talk ideas through any time
✓Self-paced — start tonight, study when it suits you, pick up where you left off
✓CPD-endorsed, ICOES-accredited certificate on completion
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Who this is for

Australian horse owners and enthusiasts wanting structured knowledge, career changers exploring the equine industry, rural and regional workers looking to formalise their horse skills, aspiring stable hands and equine care professionals, and parents of horse-riding children wanting deeper understanding of horse welfare and safety.

✓You want practical skills you can apply immediately — not academic theory
✓You prefer to learn at your own pace — mornings, evenings, or between jobs
✓You want a credential that proves you know your stuff — not just a completion badge

Your learning journey

100 lessons from foundations to certification. Each lesson available in multiple formats.

Understanding Horses: Behaviour, Communication, and How They Think
1
How Horses Experience the World: Senses, Instincts, and Survival Wiring
11 minAudioVideo
2
Herd Dynamics and Social Behaviour in Domestic Horses
11 min
3
Reading Body Language: What Horses Are Telling You
10 min
4
Pressure and Release: The Basis of Horse Learning
11 min
5
Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fidget: Recognising Stress Responses
11 min
6
Habituation and Desensitisation: Building a Confident Horse
11 min
7
Common Behaviour Problems and What Usually Drives Them
11 min
8
Individual Temperament: Why the Same Approach Doesn't Suit Every Horse
12 min
9
Human Behaviour and How It Affects Horses
11 min
10
Applying Behavioural Knowledge: Practical Scenarios in Care and Handling
10 min
Daily Care Routines: Feeding, Grooming, and Stable Management
11
The Structure of a Daily Care Routine and Why Consistency Matters
11 min
12
Grooming Fundamentals: Tools, Technique, and What You're Looking For
11 min
13
Feeding Basics: Forage, Concentrates, and the Importance of Fibre
11 min
14
Water Requirements and Trough Management
10 min
15
Stable Design, Bedding, and Daily Mucking Out
13 min
16
Rugging: When to Rug, What Weight, and Rug Fit and Care
11 min
17
Hoof Picking and Basic Hoof Care as a Daily Practice
12 min
18
Pasture Management: Turnout, Rotation, and Paddock Hygiene
12 min
19
Seasonal Care Adjustments: Managing Changes in Weather and Workload
11 min
20
Building a Care Roster: Managing Horse Care Across Multiple People or Properties
11 min
Equine Nutrition: Feeding for Health, Condition, and Performance
21
How the Horse's Digestive System Works and Why It Matters for Feeding
10 min
22
Body Condition Scoring: Assessing and Tracking Your Horse's Weight
11 min
23
Pasture and Hay: Understanding the Forage Foundation
12 min
24
Hard Feeds and Concentrates: What They Do and When They're Warranted
10 min
25
Supplements: Sorting Useful from Unnecessary
10 min
26
Feeding the Working Horse: Adjusting for Workload and Discipline
11 min
27
Feeding the Older Horse: Managing Condition and Digestive Changes
11 min
28
Laminitis, EMS, and PPID: Feeding Horses with Metabolic Conditions
11 min
29
Feeding Horses on Agistment or in Different Management Situations
11 min
30
Reviewing and Adjusting a Feeding Program: A Practical Framework
10 min
Equine Health: Prevention, Monitoring, and Knowing When to Call the Vet
31
What Normal Looks Like: Vital Signs, Behaviour, and Baseline Health
11 min
32
Preventive Health Planning: Vaccinations, Schedules, and Veterinary Relationships
11 min
33
Parasite Management: Strategic Worming in an Australian Context
10 min
34
Dental Care: Why It Matters and What to Expect from an Equine Dental Examination
11 min
35
Colic: Recognition, First Response, and Understanding the Risk Factors
11 min
36
Wounds and Wound Care: Assessment, Cleaning, and When to Call for Help
11 min
37
Lameness Observation: Spotting Problems and Describing Them Accurately
12 min
38
Common Skin Conditions: Rain Scald, Mud Fever, Ringworm, and Queensland Itch
12 min
39
Eye and Respiratory Health: Recognising Early Signs of Trouble
11 min
40
Building an Equine Health Record System That Works in Practice
12 min
Hoof Care and Lameness Prevention
41
Hoof Anatomy: Structure, Function, and What Good Hoof Conformation Looks Like
11 min
42
The Hoof Care Cycle: Trimming Intervals, Shoeing, and Managing the Barefoot Horse
10 min
43
Working with Your Farrier: Communication, Preparation, and Getting the Most from Each Visit
10 min
44
Thrush, White Line Disease, and Hoof Infections: Recognition and Management
11 min
45
Hoof Abscesses: What Happens, How to Respond, and What to Expect
11 min
46
Laminitis: Causes, Stages, and the Role of Hoof Care in Management
12 min
47
Shoeing Options: Choosing the Right Shoe for the Horse and Its Work
11 min
48
Hoof Health and Hard Ground, Wet Conditions, and Varied Terrain in Australia
12 min
49
Monitoring Hoof Growth and Condition Between Farrier Visits
12 min
50
Hoof Care Record-Keeping: Tracking Shoeing History, Conditions, and Lameness Events
11 min
Safe Handling, Groundwork, and Foundation Training
51
Safe Handling Fundamentals: Approaching, Catching, and Leading with Confidence
10 min
52
Tying Up: Safe Practices, Equipment, and What to Do When a Horse Pulls Back
11 min
53
Reading Pressure and Staying Safe in the Handling Zone
11 min
54
Teaching Horses to Stand for Grooming, Veterinary, and Farrier Work
11 min
55
Introduction to Groundwork: Moving the Feet and Building Responsiveness
11 min
56
Lunging: Equipment, Technique, and What Good Lunging Looks Like
12 min
57
Long-Reining Basics: Adding Direction and Connection from the Ground
12 min
58
Liberty Work: Principles, Realistic Expectations, and When It Adds Value
11 min
59
Introducing Young Horses to Handling: Foals Through to Starting Under Saddle
11 min
60
Handling Horses in Challenging Situations: Loading, Clipping, and Veterinary Procedures
11 min
Tack, Equipment, and Rider Fundamentals
61
Saddle Fitting Fundamentals: Why Fit Matters and What to Look For
11 min
62
Saddle Types and Their Purposes: Selecting the Right Saddle for the Discipline
11 min
63
Bridles and Bits: Understanding the Options and Choosing Appropriately
12 min
64
Tacking Up and Untacking: Correct Sequence and Common Mistakes
11 min
65
Tack Maintenance and Leather Care
10 min
66
Protective Equipment: Boots, Bandages, and Their Appropriate Uses
11 min
67
Rider Position and Biomechanics: How Posture Affects the Horse
11 min
68
The Independent Seat: Building Balance and Feel Through Correct Practice
11 min
69
Rider Safety Equipment: Helmets, Body Protectors, and Australian Standards
11 min
70
Assessing and Addressing Tack-Related Behaviour Problems
11 min
Float Transport, Travel, and Stable Management at Events
71
Float Types and Selection: Choosing the Right Configuration for Your Needs
11 min
72
Float Safety and Pre-Trip Checks
12 min
73
Licensing and Legal Requirements for Float Towing in Australia
11 min
74
Teaching a Horse to Load: A Calm and Systematic Approach
11 min
75
Tying, Positioning, and Securing Horses Inside the Float
11 min
76
Driving with Horses: Speed, Cornering, and Managing the Journey
11 min
77
Travel Health: Hydration, Ventilation, and Monitoring During Long Trips
12 min
78
Arrival and Settling: Managing Horses in Unfamiliar Environments
11 min
79
Managing Horses at Events and Competitions: Stabling, Timetabling, and Welfare
10 min
80
Post-Transport Care and Monitoring for Signs of Shipping Fever and Fatigue
11 min
The Australian Equine Industry: Sectors, Careers, and Business Fundamentals
81
The Australian Equine Industry: Sectors, Scale, and Opportunity
11 min
82
Career Pathways in the Equine Industry: Roles, Qualifications, and Getting Started
11 min
83
Working in Racing: Trackwork, Strapping, and the Thoroughbred and Harness Industries
12 min
84
Sport Horse Sectors: Eventing, Showjumping, Dressage, and Campdraft
11 min
85
Breeding Operations: Studs, Bloodlines, and the Business of Producing Horses
11 min
86
Equine Therapy, Welfare, and Non-Traditional Industry Roles
12 min
87
Setting Up an Equine Business: Structures, ABNs, and Getting the Basics Right
11 min
88
Insurance, Liability, and Risk Management for Equine Businesses
12 min
89
Fair Work and Employment Basics for Equine Employers
12 min
90
Marketing and Client Communication for Equine Businesses
11 min
Capstone: Integrating Knowledge Across Horse Care, Welfare, and Industry Practice
91
Taking a Whole-Horse Approach: Connecting Behaviour, Health, Nutrition, and Training
11 min
92
Scenario: Managing a New Horse Arrival — Health Assessment, Quarantine, and Integration
11 min
93
Scenario: Responding to a Health Emergency — What to Do Before the Vet Arrives
12 min
94
Scenario: Preparing a Horse for Its First Competition
11 min
95
Scenario: Assessing an Agistment Property — What to Look For Before You Commit
11 min
96
Scenario: Starting a Small Equine Business — From Idea to Operation
11 min
97
Caring for the Older Horse: An Integrated Management Approach
10 min
98
Continuing Professional Development in the Australian Equine Industry
11 min
99
Welfare, Ethics, and Your Responsibilities as a Horse Owner or Industry Professional
11 min
100
Reviewing Your Learning: Building a Personal Development Plan for the Equine Industry
11 min
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Certificate of Completion

What you'll earn

Complete all lessons and pass every module assessment to receive your verified certificate.

Recognised by
ICOES accreditationInternational Council for Online Educational Standards
CPD accreditationContinuing Professional Development
This credential proves
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Assessment-gated — you passed, not just showed up
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Unique certificate number for digital verification
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241 verified study hours of applied learning
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Downloadable PDF — print it, share it, add it to LinkedIn
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Issued upon completion of all course modules with a passing grade on every assessment. Each certificate is individually numbered and can be verified through Modern Education Australia.

Modern Education Australia
Certificate
This is to certify that
Your Name
has successfully completed
Advanced Certificate in Equine Studies
241 hours of study · All assessments passed
Date of Issue
18 April 2026
Certificate No.
PS-XXXXXX
Study Hours
241hr
ICOESCPD
Issued by Modern Education Australia · modernedu.com.au
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✓100 in-depth lessons across 10 modules
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✓Formal assessment with credential and unique verification number
✓CPD-endorsed, ICOES-accredited credential on completion
✓Fast-track option (21h) for experienced learners
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About this course

Advanced Certificate in Equine Studies is a structured, self-paced online course designed for Australians ready to build practical skills. The course focuses on real-world application — skills you can put to use immediately.

The course includes 100 in-depth lessons across 10 modules. Each lesson combines written content, audio narration, and video walkthroughs so you can learn in the format that works for you — whether that's reading on a break, listening during a commute, or watching in the evening.

Every module ends with an assessment that tests real understanding and application — not memorisation. You need to pass each assessment to earn your Certificate, which is individually numbered, digitally verifiable, and accredited by ICOES (International Council for Online Educational Standards) and endorsed for CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points.

Total study time is approximately 241 hours, with a fast-track option of around 21 hours for experienced learners who want the core knowledge without extended explanations.

All content uses Australian English and references Australian standards, regulations, and industry norms.

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