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Why study at Telford?

If you are looking for a course that will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills required for a successful career equitation, then you need to enroll in Telford’s Certificates in equine Programme. Telford Rural Polytechnic is New Zealand’s only specialist rural polytechnic that can provide you with a sound balance of knowledge and skills, to apply to career opportunities or onto further study.

Telford is situated on 800 hectares of rolling, South Otago farmland with sheep and beef, dairy, deer and equine units plus apiculture and forestry blocks. Mechanics, carpentry and welding workshops are within two minutes walk of Telford’s halls of residence. Telford’s equine course has always been popular because approximately 65% of the year’s work is ‘hands-on’.

Theory-based lectures complement practical lessons with classes focused on all aspects of equine life, from exercise physiology and nutrition, through to horse reproduction and breeding. Telford offers small classes with a ‘HANDS ON’ training emphasis.

Regular course review ensures that we are providing the most up-to-date and appropriate programme.

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What does this course cover?

Telford’s Certificates in Equine Programme is split into two semesters.

Semester One

Telford Certificate in Intermediate Equine.

Semester Two

Pre-requisite to the Telford Certificate in Advanced Equine is the successful completion of the Telford Certificate in Intermediate Equine. Students have the opportunity to achieve National Certificate in Equine (Level 4) (Sporthorse)

You can expect to cover topics such as:

• Riding theory

• Nutrition

• Equine health

• Equine behaviour

• Anatomy, conformation & lameness

• Reproduction & breeding

• Knowledge of equine industry

• Exercise physiology (e.g. respiratory system and muscles)

You will also be practically involved in:

• Riding – dressage, cross-country, show-jumping

• Lungeing and long reining

• Travelling

• Clipping

• Bandaging

• Identifying lameness

• Management of pastures (theory & practical)

• Vehicle training (ATV)

• Fencing

Career Pathways:

• hunting yards

• managing a yard

• venturing into equine instructing

Work experience

Telford's stables are the main base however you will have three weeks external work experience with an equine industry in your chosen sphere, ie. instructing, racing industry, show jumping yards, in the Telford Certificate in Equine, in Semester 2.

Equine Unit

You can lease a mount from Telford or bring your own, our Equine facilities include:

• 22 covered loose boxes

• Cross country fences

• Covered teaching / work area

• First aid room

• all weather outdoor arena

• Covered wash bay

• Horse float

• Horse truck

• Round yard

Qualifications

Telford Certificate in Intermediate Equine (Level 3) (Semester 1)

Telford Certificate in Advanced Equine (Level 4) (Semester 2)

Concurrent Telford Qualification

Telford Certificate in Rural Workplace Skills (Level 2)

With the possibility of achieving -

National Certificate in Equine (Level 2)

National Certificate in Equine (Stable Practice) (Level 3)

National Certificate in Equine (Level 4) (Sporthorse)

for which the assessment outcomes are nested within the Telford Certificates

Duration

One academic year (37 weeks); starting February

Entry requirements

Aged 16 years or over; have riding experience; have academic and physical capability to successfully complete the course. Students must achieve the Telford Certificate in Intermediate Equine to be able to proceed onto the advanced certificate.

Accommodation

Five and seven day boarding is available in our on-campus halls of residence.

Students are encouraged to apply early

Course Fees - Domestic students

International Students - International Students

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