Avoca Park Equestrian

Equestrian Educational Courses

“If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.” - Zig Ziglar

Introductory Courses

Introductory Horse Management

  • Foundational Knowledge

  • Safety Awareness 

  • Health and Nutrition

  • Facility Management

  • Understanding Behaviour

  • Equipment and Tack Knowledge

  • Preparation for Advanced Study

  • Networking Opportunities

  • Increased Confidence

  • Topics Covered

    Unit 1 - General Horsemanship & Safety

    Unit 2 - Tack

    Unit 3 - Health & Fitness

    Unit 4 - Feeding

    Unit 5 - Hoof Care, Grooming & Travelling

    Introductory Riding

  • Fundamental Riding Skills

  • Safety Awareness

  • Understanding Horse Behavior

  • Confidence Building

  • Basic Horse Care

  • Connection with Nature

  • Physical Fitness

  • Social Interaction

  • Introduction to Different Riding Disciplines

  • Preparation for Further Training

  • Topics Covered

    Unit 1 - Flatwork

    Unit 2 - Riding in the open and over poles

    Unit 3 - Lunging the Horse

    Introductory Coaching

  • Foundation Knowledge

  • Safety Awareness

  • Communication Skills

  • Understanding of Horse Behaviour

  • Teaching Techniques

  • Rules and Regulations

  • Professional Development

  • Networking Opportunities

  • Increased Confidence

  • Topics Covered

    Unit 1 - Coaching Safely

    Unit 2 - Coaching Principles

    Unit 3 - Equestrian Specific Coaching Skills and Experiences

    Level 1 Courses

    Level 1 Horse Management

  • Foundational Knowledge

  • Improved Horse Welfare

  • Safety Skills

  • Stable Management

  • Career Advancement

  • Preparation for Further Training

  • Increased Confidence

  • Networking Opportunities

  • Understanding Regulations and Standards

  • Personal Enjoyment and Fulfillment

  • Level 1 Coaching

  • Fundamental Coaching Skills

  • Safety Awareness

  • Riding Instruction

  • Understanding of Equestrian Disciplines

  • Professional Development

  • Community Engagement

  • Contribution to Equestrian Development

  • Enhanced Teaching Skills