Education
 

Program Outline

Phase 1: Orientation (recommended)

  • 2-day Orientation Session highlighting:
    - safety,
    - horse handling
    - daily routine,
    - horse health,
    - disease prevention,
    - first aid,
    - risk management,
    - licensing & employment   issues.

Next offering: Mar 30/12 - Mar 31/12
Location:   Goodwood, ON
Cost:  $175

register now for Phase One


Phase Two: Work Experience (6 months) - students are assisted with finding entry level employment.

(JobTrack link) (Worklog pdf)


Phase Three: Groom One Online
Computer based educational course. The CD based units are complemented by online discussions & presentations with industry mentors.

The 6 units include:

- THE HORSE: identification, anatomy,      physiology, gaits & behaviour
- HORSE HANDELING: basic handling      skills & safety
- HORSE CARE: horse health & disease      prevention
- NUTRITION: feeds & feeding
- MANAGEMENT: daily routines, safety,      tack & equipment
- COMMUNITY LIVING: (resources for      successful career in the industry)

Next Offering:  May 21/12 - August 19/12
Cost: $300 (includes access to course site & course materials)

register now for Phase Three


Phase Four: Learning Assessment to complete certificate - demonstration of skills and knowledge.


For further information please contact: (519) 824-4120, ext 54205 or
email: horses@uoguelph.ca

Groom One Certificate

Do you … Love horses?

Want to work with horses?

Groom One is designed for newcomers to the horse industry who wish to become competent, employable grooms.

The Groom One Certificate Program has 4 Phases. Phases can be taken as a group or individually.

- Phase 1, 2, and 4 are hands-on at designated locations.
- Phase 3 is an online course with additional CD resource materials used.

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Current Offering

Phase Three: Groom One Online

Next Offering: May 21/12 - August 19/12

Cost: $300 (includes access to course site & course materials)

register now for Phase Three

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The Groom One Certificate program is recognized by Standardbred Canada as approved training for an entry-level position in the harness racing industry.