A rewarding journey starts here:
Learn the Foundations of Caring for Horses

Do you have a passion for horses and want to deepen your connection with them?

Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills for personal enjoyment or explore a new career, this course will help you build a stronger bond while learning essential care techniques.

$25 PER WEEK

On a Flexible Payment Plan

Do you love being around horses and caring for them? If your passion lies in the equine world, this online course will help you develop essential horse care skills and deepen your connection with these animals.

Self-paced
100% online
1:1 support
Real-world tutors
Interactive content

Horse Care & Equine Psychology Course


Whether you’re seeking a deeper understanding of equine behaviour, enhancing your riding abilities, working with livestock, or pursuing a career in the equine industry, this course is for you.

Developed in collaboration with leading Australian animal experts, this course is designed to ignite your passion beyond just a hobby.

Bonus: Gain exclusive insights from Dr. Kate Adams, Bondi Vet, in our masterclass content series.

You will learn:

View the full list of topics with the complete course outline in the info pack below:

We also don’t use thick academic textbooks.

Instead, we design easy to follow student-friendly modules with exclusive movie-quality video sessions and tutorials, backed by 24/7 student support.

Start for Only $25/Week and Get Lifetime Access

This course comes with a super affordable interest-free payment plan option starting from only $25 per week.


You can also pay through a single payment upfront and get a discount so you won’t have to fork out thousands of dollars to upgrade your skills. We also offer Afterpay and Latitude Pay as alternatives.


Our Easter Sale is on now! Enrol today to get 50% off all course fees. Sale ends 9 April 2026.


Download the course info pack for the latest pricing and discounts.

Course Details

Credentials

This bundle includes 3 industry-leading and CPD-endorsed courses in Horse Care & Equine Psychology.

Horse Care & Equine Psychology Course

Animal Welfare hosted by Dr Kate Adams of Bondi Vet

Pet Care hosted by Dr Kate Adams of Bondi Vet

You will gain an industry-endorsed micro-credential with a course completion document, plus a shareable & verifiable Digital Badge from Credly upon completion.

Prior experience is NOT required to enrol in this course.

Delivery

Flexible, online, self-paced learning with dedicated student support from a tutor by email or phone (Mon-Fri), or contact us through live chat 7 days a week.

Duration

This course takes approximately 75 study hours to complete. Study at your own pace with no deadlines.

Enjoy the flexibility of online learning with lifetime access to our training resources throughout your study.

Payment Options

Upfront Payment, Afterpay, Latitude Pay or a flexible Payment Plan ($25 per week).

Our Easter Sale is on now! Enrol today to get 50% off all course fees. Sale ends 9 April 2026.

Get more details in the course infopack.

Meet Your Mentor: Erin Sharp

Hello, I’m Erin, and I am very excited to support you in your learning journey with Online Courses Australia. From a young age, I’ve been a voice for animals, rescuing strays and caring for injured wildlife. My passion for Veterinary Nursing grew during high school, leading me to pursue a Diploma. I’m a wildlife carer for possums, birds, reptiles, and joeys.

Now part of AVERT, I’m an emergency and critical care ICU nurse with experience in specialist hospitals and local practice. I’ve also aided street animals in Thailand. I’m dedicated to sharing the knowledge and skills gained from this journey. Passionate about continuing education, I’ve set up labs and workshops promoting veterinary education globally. My mantra is lifelong learning and sharing wisdom. It’s been a thrilling journey, and I’m excited to share my expertise with you via 1-on-1 mentor support.

+ What You Will Learn

You will be provided with student-friendly lessons, high-quality video sessions, quizzes, case studies, and 24/7 tutor support for:

  • Introduction to Equine Psychology
  • Equine Communicative Behaviour
  • Reproduction and Stallion Behaviour
  • Behaviour of Foals and Ponies
  • Training Horses
  • Horse-Human Relationships
  • Equines Environmental and Social Behaviour
  • Equine Locomotive Behaviour
  • Unusual and Problematic Behaviour
  • Horse Care & Equine Psychology
  • BONUS: Animal Welfare Course hosted by Bondi Vet Dr Kate Adams
  • Managing Animal Welfare Needs
  • Complying with Animal Welfare Requirements
  • Apply Principles of Animal Behaviour
  • Apply Animal Welfare and Handling Requirements
  • Rescue Animals and Apply Basic First Aid
  • Animal Health Information Resources
  • Animal Welfare for Wild Animals: Free and Captive
  • Caring for Young Animals
  • Animal Welfare for Pets, Working Animals and Animals in Sport
  • Animal Welfare for Farm Animals
  • BONUS: Pet Care Course hosted by Bondi Vet Dr Kate Adams
  • An Introduction to Pet Care
  • Provide Basic Care for Cats
  • Provide Basic Care for Dogs
  • Provide Basic Care for Freshwater Fish
  • Provide Basic Care for Birds
  • Provide Basic Care for Reptiles and Amphibians
  • Provide Basic Care for Rodents and Rabbits
  • Provide Dog Grooming Service

Download the course infopack to view the full course outline.

+ Course Provider

OCA offers the ultimate short course learning experience in Australia. Choose from dozens of courses. We offer exceptional value, flexible access and online support. If you are looking for fantastic Online Courses in Australia, you have come to the right place!

Online Courses Australia is endorsed by the CPD Service.

Completing CPD endorsed learning gives you CPD Points. These points can then be used in your portfolio, resume or future career as a professional.
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