(Olds College)

By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

fall 2024

Olds College to launch Equine Care & Management Certificate

Oct 6, 2022 | 1:30 PM

Starting in fall 2024, Olds College will offer an Equine Care & Management Certificate.

The one-year program will be offered through the college’s School of Life Science and Business, and will prepare students for rewarding careers in the equine sector.

“We are very excited to be launching the new Equine Care & Management Certificate for fall 2024,” says Debbie Thompson, Vice President, Academic & Students Experience. “Olds College of Agriculture & Technology worked very closely with industry and our faculty team to develop a program that will deliver in-demand graduates, while increasing flexibility and course options for students.”

Adds Dr. Jaryn Scheck, Instructor, School of Life Science & Business, “Students will learn about equine behaviour and horsemanship, equine health, and the business of the equine industry. Students will also participate in a six to eight week work integrated learning placement within the equine industry.”

According to the college, students will become educated on equine behaviour and handling, management of horses and horse herds, how to respond when first aid is required and how to communicate effectively within the equine industry.

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Students will take three mandatory courses and two electives each term.

For students interested in riding, they will have an opportunity to select riding courses for their electives, Olds College says.

Twenty students will be accepted into the new certificate. Applications open Oct. 5, 2022 for the new program, with students on campus for fall 2024.