Course Overview
Are you passionate about horses? Want to learn more on horse care, or brush up your skill with updated knowledge to kickstart a promising career? Enrol in this exclusive Horse Care and Stable Management Course. Learn A-to-Z of horse care and stable management, discover how to keep the horses stabled or in a paddock, control diet and exercise – grasp all the necessary knowledge in one course!Â
This self-paced Horse Care and Stable Management Course will teach you effective stable management and provide you required knowledge to take proper care of the horses and boost your efficiency in the relevant sector; be it your own business, private farms, riding school, equine maintenance job or just to pamper your passion!Â
What are you waiting for? Enrol today, be an expert in manure management, learn how to nurse them when sick, take care of those ponies with full awareness. Master in stable management, gain complete understanding and skills to maintain horses professionally!Â
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Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of effective stable management and maintain a safe, clean, and efficient yard.
- Assess and manage environmental factors to promote the physical and psychological well-being of horses.
- Plan and provide balanced diets suited to individual horses’ needs, work levels, and health conditions.
- Recognise the signs of a healthy horse and monitor vital indicators to detect issues promptly.
- Apply basic nursing techniques to care for sick or injured horses responsibly and hygienically.
- Apply health and safety principles to minimise risks for horses, handlers, and the public.
- Manage manure effectively to maintain hygiene, comply with environmental standards, and minimise pests.
- Prepare and manage horses for travelling, ensuring their comfort, safety, and welfare during transport.
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Assesment
After completing all the modules of the course, your learning will be assessed by an automated multiple choice question exam. You can participate in the Mock Exam prior to commence the course completion Final Exam.
Who is this for?
The Horse Care and Stable Management Course is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards, making it ideal for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. The course is available for all students regardless of any academic background. No experience or qualification is required.
Why Should You Choose this Course
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At The Animal Care, we’re committed to helping you become more confident, capable, and informed—whether you’re a pet owner or aspiring to work with animals professionally. Our courses are crafted by experts and cover everything from pet behaviour and nutrition to grooming and first aid.
What sets us apart? You’ll receive CPD-accredited certification at no extra cost, along with lifetime access to all your learning materials. This means you can study at your own pace, revisit content anytime, and gain recognised credentials without added fees.
Thousands of learners trust The Animal Care for reliable, up-to-date, and easy-to-follow training that fits into real life. Whether you’re caring for your own dog or cat, or preparing to start a career in animal care, we provide the knowledge and confidence you need to do it well.
Requirements
No previous experience is required to enrol in this course. You can access the course from any kind of e-device anytime, anywhere.
Career Path
Stable Hand / Groom
Caring for horses daily — feeding, mucking out, grooming, and ensuring their well-being in a yard or riding school.
Salary: £16,000 – £21,000/yearRiding School Assistant
Supporting instructors by preparing horses and helping to manage lessons, with a good understanding of stable routines.
Salary: £17,000 – £22,000/yearLivery Yard Assistant
Looking after client-owned horses at a livery yard, maintaining stables and pasture, and keeping horses healthy and happy.
Salary: £18,000 – £23,000/yearHorse Transport or Show Assistant
Travelling with horses to shows, events, or sales, caring for them and managing stables at temporary locations.
Salary: £18,000 – £25,000/yearYard Supervisor (Small Yard)
Overseeing daily routines in a small yard, ensuring horses and facilities are well managed and safe.
Salary: £20,000 – £26,000/yearEquine Charity / Rescue Centre Worker
Helping care for neglected or rescued horses, rehabilitating them, and preparing them for rehoming.
Salary: £18,000 – £24,000/yearHorse Care Retail Assistant / Advisor
Working in a tack shop or feed supplier, advising customers on horse care products and stable management practices.
Salary: £18,000 – £23,000/yearFreelance Groom / Mobile Yard Assistant
Providing services on a freelance basis, visiting private owners or yards to help with care and stable duties.
Salary: £20,000 – £30,000/year (depending on clients and workload)
Course Curriculum
| Module 01: Introduction to Stable Management | |||
| Introduction to Stable Management | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 02: Environment | |||
| Environment | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 03: Diet | |||
| Diet | 00:11:00 | ||
| Module 04: The Healthy Horse | |||
| The Healthy Horse | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 05: Nursing the Sick Horse | |||
| Nursing the Sick Horse | 00:14:00 | ||
| Module 06: Tethering | |||
| Tethering | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 07: Plants Poisonous to Horses | |||
| Plants Poisonous to Horses | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 08: Zoonotic and Notifiable Diseases | |||
| Zoonotic and Notifiable Diseases | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 09: Pre-purchase Vetting | |||
| Pre-purchase Vetting | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 10: Yard Work and Riding Out | |||
| Yard Work and Riding Out | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 11: Health and Safety | |||
| Health and Safety | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 12: Manure Management | |||
| Manure Management | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 13: Travelling Horses | |||
| Travelling Horses | 00:09:00 | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate | 00:00:00 | ||
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed this course, you can obtain the Digital (PDF) Certificate for only £4.99. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post for only £9.99 (FREE POSTAGE). With these affordable pricing on certificates, we’re also offering the PDF Transcript for £2.99.
Also, you can have your printed transcript delivered by post for only £7.99 (FREE POSTAGE). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We offer a wide range of animal care courses covering pet grooming, veterinary support, animal behaviour, dog training, shelter work, and more. Whether you’re beginning a new career or expanding your knowledge, our programmes are designed to support learners at all levels.
Many of our animal care courses include credentials from recognised institutions or industry partners. While they may not replace formal veterinary qualifications, they are widely respected by employers in animal shelters, kennels, and pet care businesses
Yes, all of our animal care courses are available online and can be completed at your own pace. You’ll have flexible access to course materials, quizzes, and support—allowing you to learn whenever it suits your schedule.
No previous experience is required. Our beginner-friendly courses are designed for anyone with a passion for working with animals. You’ll gain practical knowledge and confidence through structured, easy-to-follow modules.
Absolutely. Our courses are built to provide real-world skills that employers value. Whether you’re aiming to become a kennel assistant, pet groomer, or animal behaviourist, our programmes help you take the first steps towards a rewarding career in animal care.
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