- Do you offer online courses for horse owners?
- Where is South African jockey academy located?
- Where can I find equine studies in South Africa?
- Which stables does the equine academy support?
- Why join the TAFE NSW equine academy?
- What is the equine academy?
- How much does it cost to study veterinary in South Africa?
- What are the different horse societies in South Africa?
- Where can I study horse riding online?
- Why take online horse courses?
- What kind of horse owner classes do we offer?
- Are there any free certificate courses for Equine Science?
- Which South African jockeys have won the Epsom Oaks in Britain?
- Where is the Gauteng Jockeys Academy?
- Where is South Africa’s most famous horse race?
- Is the equine science course available to international students?
- What subjects do you need to study equine science?
- Can you get a bachelor’s degree in Equine Science Online?
- What is the equine industry?
- What is equine facilitated learning (EFL)?
- Are your equine facilitated practitioner courses accredited?
Do you offer online courses for horse owners?
We offer a range of online courses for horse owners that you can access on the go. Equine Academy are CPD members, meaning that many of our courses are undergoing accreditation and certification will be available to all eligible students at no extra cost.
Where is South African jockey academy located?
The Centre is situated within the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort. South African Jockey Academy Tel: 031 769 1103 www.facebook.com/SAJockeyAcademy Satellite campuses in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Gauteng.
Where can I find equine studies in South Africa?
Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute Structured Agricultural Education and Training Tel: 021 808 7702/98 www.elsenburg.com Equine Studies follows the EQASA qualification (Equine Qualifications Authority of SA). Modules 1-3 are studies in the first year and modules 4 & 5 in the second year.
Which stables does the equine academy support?
The Equine Academy maintain strong relationships with major racing stables such as Godolphin, Chris Waller Racing and Gai Waterhouse, as well as links with Thoroughbred Industry Careers, the Master Farriers Association and Performance Horse stables such as Denise Rogan Dressage.
Why join the TAFE NSW equine academy?
The TAFE NSW Equine Academy contributes to lifting the safety standards of the NSW Thoroughbred Racing industry, one of the state’s major employers with over 16,000 full-time employees. To make every post a winner in your career, come to the TAFE NSW Equine Academy. Learn the hands-on skills you need to work in the horse industry.
What is the equine academy?
The award-winning Equine Academy was formed at Richmond in 2010, with the aim to increase the safety, sustainability and professionalism of the equine industry through training. TAFE NSW courses in this area can prepare you for careers such as stablehand, groom, trackrider, farrier or other exciting job prospects in this fast moving industry.
How much does it cost to study veterinary in South Africa?
As you can see on the table above, there are only limited Veterinary classes in South Africa and the cost will range from R44,000 to R50,000. What is the duration of Veterinary courses in South Africa?
What are the different horse societies in South Africa?
Other societies include the SA Warmblood Horse Society, Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of SA, Standardbred Breeders Association of SA, Trotteurs Francais Breeders Association of SA, SA Hackney Pony Breeders’ Society and South African Lipizzaners.
Where can I study horse riding online?
Study Online. Stay at home with your horses. The equine certificate and diploma programs at the University of Guelph offer a comprehensive course of online study for the horse enthusiast and owner.
Why take online horse courses?
Online Horse Courses – Earn Certification! Be Proud of Your Equine Knowledge! Certificate awarded for every online horse course completed and passed; display yours knowing your commitment to learning means happier, healthier, better trained horses, better riders.
What kind of horse owner classes do we offer?
We offer hands-on horse courses around the country. A sample of our horse owner classes include: This course covers the detailed internal and external anatomy and appropriate structure of the equine hoof, and an overview of the most common theories in shoeing and barefoot horses.
Are there any free certificate courses for Equine Science?
Many of the certificate courses listed below are FREE, unless otherwise noted. The Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource (HALTER) Program is a progressive series of lessons is designed to offer equine science information, student activities, and techniques to foster positive youth development.
Which South African jockeys have won the Epsom Oaks in Britain?
John Gorton was another South African rider to make his mark in Britain, and won the Epsom Oaks aboard Sleeping Partner (Parthia) in 1969. 13 time Hong Kong champion jockey Dougie Whyte is yet another SA bred and born jockey to make a big impression overseas, while Basil Marcus won that premiership seven times during his stay in Hong Kong.
Where is the Gauteng Jockeys Academy?
The Gauteng Jockeys Academy is situated between Johannesburg and Pretoria. The academy is a project funded by the Thoroughbred Horseracing Trust. The estate is called North Rand Training Centre and can accommodate up to 1200 horses. The academy has 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a kitchen, a scullery with industrial washing machines and dryers.
Where is South Africa’s most famous horse race?
KwaZulu-Natal is home to South Africa’s most famous horse-race, the G1 July Handicap, which was first run in 1897. Originally run over 1600m, today the July is contested over 2200m, and its honour roll includes some of the country’s greatest champions.
Is the equine science course available to international students?
This course is not available to international students. Delivered by internationally recognised academics, this equine science degree is a practical and contemporary program. A choice of electives gives you the ability to contextualise and pursue your specific interests and career aspirations.
What subjects do you need to study equine science?
You can also choose to study online to complement work and lifestyle commitments. While there are no prerequisite subjects, studies in mathematics and chemistry at Year 12 level are preferred. Prior horse experience offers some advantages but is not essential. You do not need to be able to ride a horse to complete your equine science degree.
Can you get a bachelor’s degree in Equine Science Online?
If you are looking for a bachelor’s degree that has every required course available online, equine science is not one of them. The very nature of the equine science program makes this impossible because students must interact with horses. However, general education courses might have an online option.
What is the equine industry?
The equine industry is any economic activity associated with horses, be it raising, rearing, training or racing horses. As such, there are a wide variety of jobs available within the industry, such as:
What is equine facilitated learning (EFL)?
Moreover, Equine Facilitated Learning is an experiential process which enables us to model different behaviours and skills. This means that, when we are working with the horses we become aware of “how others see us”. In other words, they reflect how we show up.
Are your equine facilitated practitioner courses accredited?
Our Equine Facilitated Practitioner courses are accredited meaning our training and courses are of the highest standard. Our courses closely follow the level benchmarks set by Ofqual, the Open & Distance Learning Quality Council or similar bodies.
