Our Level 1 Horse Management course will run 2 Wednesday evenings per month via zoom from 7:30pm-9:30pm. During these sessions all the theory necessary to successfully complete your assessment will be discussed. There will also be 1 optional practical session where we will go through the practical information prior to the assessment.
Upfront: $1,650
Payment Plan: $1,898 (paid in full within first 4 months)
Horse Hire Fee: $110 half day
This course covers the theory component of the Equestrian Australia Introductory Riding Course.
This is an internationally recognised qualification. To move forward, a manual is required to be purchased from Equestrian Australia national office by following this link.
Once you have completed the theory component of the Introductory Riding Course, your practical skills will need to be found competent. We provide face-to-face practical sessions throughout each year for anyone wanting to get 'hand-on' experience to test there riding and lunging skills before undergoing the riding assessment. Click HERE to view upcoming dates.
To fulfil the EA Introductory Riding qualification, an assessment by an EA qualified educator is required. Please follow this link to a list of coach educators.
We can also provide assessments for candidates.
Understanding key aspects of a horse's physical characteristics and behaviour is essential for general horsemanship and safety. Measuring height provides insight into a horse's size and suitability for specific activities. Estimating age involves checking the horse's teeth, which change as they age, helping handlers assess maturity and health. Conformation and action refer to the horse's body structure and movement, which influence balance, performance, and soundness. Proper knowledge of these aspects ensures safer handling, better decision-making, and enhanced welfare for both horse and rider.
Measuring height
Estimating age
Conformation and action
Saddlery involves the equipment used for horse riding and care. Bits are essential components of the bridle, designed to communicate the rider's cues to the horse through the mouth. Choosing the right bit ensures comfort and effective control. Exercise and stable bandages are used to protect the horse's legs during workouts and provide support or warmth while resting in the stable. Proper selection, fitting, and maintenance of saddlery items are crucial for the horse's safety, comfort, and performance.
Bits
Exercise and stable bandages
Maintaining a horse's health and fitness involves addressing common medical concerns and providing proper care. First aid is essential for immediate response to injuries or emergencies, with a well-stocked first aid kit being crucial for treating minor wounds or stabilising more serious issues. Restraint techniques ensure safety during treatment or handling. Dental care prevents eating difficulties and discomfort caused by overgrown or uneven teeth. Recognising and managing conditions such as colic, common skin problems, basic leg problems, common foot problems, and respiratory problems helps prevent long-term damage. Awareness of conditions like azoturia (tying up) is vital for managing muscle health, ensuring the horse remains fit, comfortable, and active.
First aid
Restraint
Dental care
First aid kit
Colic
Common skin problems
Basic leg problems
Common foot problems
Respiratory problems
Azoturia/tying up
Proper feeding is essential for a horse's health and performance. Understanding digestion helps in selecting appropriate feeds that suit their natural grazing behavior. Horses require major nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, which are found in various feed types such as forage, grains, and concentrates. Factors affecting dietary requirements include age, workload, health status, and environment. Well-structured feeding programs ensure balanced nutrition, often incorporating common supplements like electrolytes or joint support products. Awareness of poisonous plants is critical to prevent accidental ingestion, safeguarding the horse's health.
Digestion
Major nutrients
Feed types
Factors affecting dietary requirements
Feeding programs
Common supplements
Poisonous plants
Proper care and preparation ensure a horse’s well-being during daily routines and travel. Farriery tools and removing a shoe are essential skills for hoof maintenance, allowing handlers to address emergencies. Grooming practices like pulling the mane and tail, trimming, and clipping enhance hygiene, comfort, and appearance. Before long journeys, horses should be groomed, checked for health issues, and conditioned for travel. Loading and unloading require patience and proper handling to minimize stress. Safe towing involves securing the trailer, driving cautiously, and ensuring the horse’s comfort during transport to prevent injuries or discomfort.
Farriery tools and removing a shoe
Pulling mane and tail
Trimming
Clipping
Preparation for long journeys
Loading and unloading
Safe towing
The principles of fitness and conditioning focus on gradually improving a horse’s strength, endurance, and flexibility while preventing injury. Key elements include consistency, progressive overload, and rest. To design a fitness program, consider the horse’s age, current fitness level, and discipline. A well-structured plan incorporates warm-ups, varied exercises, and cool-downs, progressively increasing intensity to build stamina and strength safely. Regular monitoring ensures the program meets the horse’s needs and goals effectively.
Principles of fitness and conditioning
Design a fitness program
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I had my first riding lesson at 19, by 29 I was riding Grand Prix and the youngest Grand Prix rider in the country at the time.
My horse, Avoca Black Saint, I purchased as a 5yo who had done a little show jumping. I was completely over mounted and out of my depth. He was a Clydesdale Thoroughbred cross, black with 4 white sock and a star and knew nothing.
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