International Horse College
Certificate II in Horse Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Would you like a course with solid foundations in horse care and safety with chosen electives? Depending on your chosen career, electives could be on horse care, stud work, administration, instructor or trail riding. If you already have experience with horses and would like to work towards your chosen career, talk to us about your options.
This course about foundation horse skills has been designed for full time study, over 34 weeks (40 weeks including holidays).
However, it could take less time if you already have previous experience with horses or plan to study for more than 23 hours per week plan to study full time. Simply let us know if you would like to ‘fast track’ your course!
Delivery mode
International Horse College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate II in Horse Care will prepare you for the following roles.
Stable Hand
A Stable Hand cares for horses in facilities such as racing stables, breeding centres or farms. You’ll have to feed and groom horses and give them...
Equine Veterinary Nurse
An Equine Veterinary Nurse works in a veterinary facility but specialises in the care of horses. Your role will be varied but could involve assisti...
Trainee Farrier
A Trainee Farrier works to treat and prepare horse hooves and provide horseshoeing services. You might inspect horse feet and attend to any issues...
Farrier
A Farrier looks after horses’ hooves including preparing their feet and applying horse shoes. You might assess hooves for health issues and trim or...
Racing Cadet Steward
A Racing Cadet Steward oversees horse races and racing programs. You’ll ensure all regulations are being met and address any issues of concern. Rac...
Horse Trainer
A Horse Trainer gets horses ready for racing or competitions. You might exercise horses to develop their fitness or train them to follow behavioura...
Jockey
A Jockey rides horses during professional races. You might assist with horse training in the lead up to racing events and ride horses during trial...
Horse Breeding Assistant
A Horse Breeding Assistant helps with breeding and raising horses for a range of purposes. You might specialise in racing horses or breed horses fo...
About International Horse College
International Horse College (Ausintec Academy) was born out of a need to improve safety in the horse industry while considering the welfare of horses.
Motto: People Safety and Horse Welfare
Mission: To improve the welfare of horses around the world through the safe education of their riders, handlers and trainers.
Vision: To have a world where people safely appreciate, respect and enjoy their horses and the horses appreciate, respect and enjoy their people.
Values: Horse Welfare and Safety are of utmost importance when humans have any interaction with horses. Within our courses, we only utilize methods that promote safe and humane methods of interaction between horses and humans. We only support safe methods of educating riders, handlers and trainers.
