Diploma in Equine Studies

Overview 

The Diploma in Equine Studies developed with Equine Guelph brings the expertise of a world-class veterinary college to horse owners. You will explore topics like equine safety and management practices, environmental stewardship, equine behavior, nutrition, anatomy, health, and welfare in this comprehensive program. With so many electives to choose from, you can customize your learning to best fit your interests and career goals, with an opportunity to integrate business courses with fundamental equine science studies. This program will benefit you whether you are new to the equine industry or have been involved for many years. 

With a total of 10 online courses to complete, the diploma program will give you the extensive equine education that you are looking for. 

Learning Outcomes 

Upon successful completing of this program, you will be able to: 

• Implement business and management practices which support the welfare and health of horses in the horse owner’s care. 
• Develop basic skills in the management of an equine business which includes presentation of a business plan, risk assessment, marketing plan and financial management. 
• Establish a safe and environmentally responsible horse housing facility. 
• Conduct research and analyze a variety of science and evidence-based resources and synthesize this new knowledge to upgrade and improve standards of care and management practices, both personally and within the industry. 
• Participate in discussions and group work through effective presentation of new information, assessing relevance and accuracy of discussions while supporting others in their learning. 
• Examine the horse industry in the past, present and future to acknowledge and discuss past assumptions and explore through research how practices change over time including how these practices have influenced the health and welfare of the horse. 
• Demonstrate an understanding and use of the “language” of horse health and welfare in order to discuss issues from an industry/global perspective with peers, professionals in the field, influencers and policy-makers in the student’s sector or region. 
• Illustrate in-depth knowledge through assignments, discussions and presentations of supported positions. * Produce a plan for a research project that will demonstrate in-depth knowledge on a specific topic and the ability to apply the learning to improved practices for the student’s own circumstances. 
• Identify, describe and apply the care requirements for the mare, foal and stallion, as outlined in the Equine Code of Practice, and develop an awareness of the horse globally. 
• Effectively discuss problems of the horse with a veterinarian in an informed and educated manner and assist in providing important information that will aid in the care of the horse. 
• Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour that leads to good decision-making within the community. 

Careers 

• Equine Business Manager 
• Equine Journalist 
• Riding Instructor 
• Equine Management 
• Equine Event Manager 
• Barn Manager 
• Barn Hand 

Details 

The program requires the completion of six required courses and four electives. Courses may be taken in any order. We recommend that you begin your studies with Management of the Equine Environment. 

Additional Information 

If you would like additional information about this program, please contact our Main Office. 

Sponsoring Partner 

Equine Guelph