An exhaustive list of equestrian training and certifications for you to take from the comfort of your home.
We never stop learning. This is especially true when talking about horses. Every day is a new discovery with them, a new lesson to be learned. Sometimes, it is difficult to connect the dots with all the information we receive at the stable. We have heard about things, but applying them on a regular basis and gaining real knowledge on certain topics is another thing.
In case you are looking for support to upskill yourself on equestrian matters, this article will help your research.
Remote equestrian training on Udemy
Udemy offers a great selection of training on various equestrian topics from beginner to advanced levels that you can follow remotely from the comfort of your sofa. For those who don’t know Udemy yet, it is basically an international online training marketplace that today counts more than 1M courses and 49M students around the world.
Do you have a light weekend ahead? You can finish one of Udemy equestrian training within a couple of hours and gain some knowledge about equitation language, horse general care, horsemanship techniques, breeding and much more.
Prices start from only 19,99$.
The Open College of Equine studies
Specialists equine short courses from novice to advanced levels. Courses are divided into 5 levels and require a minimum of 45/50 hours of study and specific assignments. You can access higher level courses only by taking a correlated one of the previous level. You will have a designated Course Advisor and the office and tutorial staff are available to assist you. At all reasonable times you can contact them via telephone and e-mail for you to get the most from your equestrian training. This is a great solution if you are looking for a more in depth training on specific matters. Please check their website for the full list
Prices start from only 100£.
Saddlefit4life
The world's most acclaimed saddle fitters offer mobile-friendly courses that are designed to allow you to study at your own pace, revisit lessons and join in on monthly sessions, group case studies, practice sessions and much more. Important to mention that you can get your equestrian certification on equine ergonomics directly from your smartphone.
Certified Equine Ergonomist
Learn how to assess the fit of your saddle, what you and your horse needs, and the difference between male and female saddles and why it’s important. Anyone with some horse experience can readily apply the learned theories and methods to evaluate their own saddle and identify problem areas.
Price 3.600$
They also offer short courses about saddle fitting that starts from 19.95$ (no certification is included in this case).
British Arabian College of Equine Studies
Diploma in Horses and Endurance.
This equestrian diploma is intended for equestrians involved in the training of races and endurance horses. Online course available in both Arabic and English. This diploma aims to teach and explain the basics of ability and endurance, and introduce the jockey and trainer to training techniques and preparing horses for endurance races, in addition to caring for horses before and after the race and how to use psychology when dealing with horses, training them and riding them.
The course is both suitable for those already working in endurance racing and who are hoping to raise their skills or those who are inexperienced and want to learn the basics and skills of endurance racing.
They also offer courses about horse diseases and horse breeding.
Mind your horse
The online education platform led by the best-selling author, FEI recognized trainer Chris Irwin.
On his platform he offers 1 hour remote coaching to receive real-time feedback and instructions while training in the arena with your horse.
55 minutes of remote coaching for 175$.
Horse Think- Training before schooling
If you are looking instead for a more structured program to unlock unlimited potential from your duo, join his remote course “Horse Think- Training before schooling”. You will learn the secrets of the arts & science of horses, by understanding how horses think. The course includes more than 6,5 hours of HD video lessons, a certification opportunity and the support of the online community of like minded equestrians.
The cost of this course comes at 699$.
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