Equine Stable Manager, Certificate (639)
About Our Program
This certificate is designed for a student who has the desire to become a Stable Manager. The courses within this certificate are the courses included in the General Equine Science Certificate together with Equine Health Care II, Stable Management I and II, and Equine Facilities. Within about one year of study this certificate will prepare students for an entry-level career as a Stable Manager. Current employees or facility owners in the horse industry may find it beneficial to gain further knowledge and experience by completing separate courses leading to this certificate and thereby have their equine skills documented.
Nature of Work and Employment
Careers in the equine industry vary in nature and requirements. There are positions requiring considerable versatility, such as within a small privately owned facility with only a few employees. Other positions are more specialized and are generally found in large, complex operations. This Stable Manager Certificate may lead to an entry-level career as a Stable Manager with fundamental skills for managing and maintaining an equine facility.
Special Considerations
This certificate includes instruction both in theory and practice. There are courses that include classroom instruction and field trips. Courses such as Horse Handling, Equine Health Care, and Horse Shoeing are held solely at a stable to provide the student with as much direct contact with the equine environment as possible. The certificate also includes 150 hours of workplace experience to further ensure the practical aspect of working with horses. The academic courses include basic computer and business communication skills for day-to-day work in an equine environment.