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Free Level 1 Horse Care Course – KEITS

CostFREE
Duration10 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Horse Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace.

You train while working or volunteering at an equine yard. No previous qualifications or experience are needed to get started. The course covers the practical skills of daily horse care and yard work, and typically takes around 10 months to complete.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Work-based Horse Care.

Who this course is for

A Level 1 work-based Horse Care qualification is for anyone with a job or work placement in the equine industry, who is looking for a more substantial course than the Level 1 Award, You don't need any previous qualifications or experience to get started.

Entry requirements

This Level 1 course does not require you to have previous experience, however you will need to be working or volunteering in an equine yard. Please contact us directly to discuss your individual entry requirements to see if you are suitable for the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to handle and lead horses safely.
  • You'll develop skills in grooming, rugging, and basic horse health checks.
  • You'll understand how to feed and water horses correctly.
  • You'll learn how to muck out stables and maintain a clean yard.
  • You'll recognise signs of ill health and know when to seek help.
  • You'll understand basic equine behaviour and how to work safely around horses.

How you will learn

You learn on the job, putting skills into practice at your equine yard each day. Assessment is work-based, with an assessor visiting you in your workplace to observe your practice and review your progress. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing what you can do. Learning is practical and hands-on throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Keits will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Equine groom, caring for horses day to day at a yard or stables.
  • Stable hand, supporting yard operations and horse welfare.
  • Riding school assistant, helping with horses and yard duties at a riding centre.
  • Horse yard worker, carrying out routine care and maintenance tasks.
  • Equine yard volunteer coordinator, supporting others in a voluntary yard setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Horse Care, the natural next step for those wanting to deepen their equine knowledge and take on more responsibility.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horse Care, a broader qualification covering more advanced yard and horse management skills.
  • Level 3 qualifications in Equine Management, for those aiming toward senior yard roles or yard management.
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