This course is designed to introduce current and future horse owners to contemporary thought on equine psychology. Over four units, students will cover everything from environment to attitudes, allowing them to gain insight into how horses think, learn and behave.
You will also complete a Special Study on a topic of your choice, relevant to the course.
We send your first unit upon enrolment, so you can start whenever you want, and progress through the course at your own pace, studying when and where you choose.
£295 £206.50
Pay 6 monthly payments of £52.50 £37.75
There are no prerequisites for this course. We classify our courses by level to guide students towards the best course based on their experience. However, we strongly believe open study should be just that. If you’re open to challenging yourself, our tutors will be on hand to help.
You can phone or email your tutor at any point during your course –
to ask questions, for advice, encouragement or to draw on their wealth of knowledge.
You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
You will also complete a Special Study on a topic of your choice, relevant to the course.
On successful completion of this course you’ll receive the Certificate of Achievement at QLS Level 1 from Quality Licence Scheme when you complete this course**.
Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
You will also receive the Animal Care College Certificate* in Introduction to Equine Psychology, graded to show the standard you have reached. There are no exams.
* The Animal Care College Certificate will be issued once you have successfully completed your course and finished your course payments.
** QLS registration fees included.
There are no deadlines for this course. Simply study in the comfort of your own home, and in your own time.
Distance learning is designed to be flexible, but as a guide, students who can spend 4-6 hours a week studying tend to complete a single unit within a month.
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to progress your career in the animal care sector, or better understand your own pet.
Once it’s completed, you may wish to further your study. If that’s the case, we’d suggest:
You can get in touch with one of our tutors, or contact our support team from 9am - 5pm.
There are two ways you can enrol
Pay the total course fee of £295 £206.50 in one sum and receive a £50 voucher towards the cost of your next course
or
Pay 6 monthly payments of £52.50 £37.75 (£20 administration fee included)
