Do you … Love horses? Want to work with horses?
Groom One Certificate Phases
Phase One: 2-day Orientation Session (optional but recommended) providing hands-on experience highlighting safety, horse handling & daily routine, along with classroom sessions to teach horse health, disease prevention, first aid, risk management, licensing & employment issues. Cost: $175 Next offerings: TBA
Phase Two: Work Experience (6 months) - students are assisted with finding entry level employment. (JobTrack) (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 Handling: Basic handling skills & safety Horse Care: Horse Health & Disease Prevention Nutrition: Feeds & feeding Management: Daily routines, safety, tack & equipment The Racing Community: Rules & employment issues Next Offering: TBA Cost: $300 (includes access to course site & course materials)
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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 Online (Phase 3) This cd-rom & online based education program will allow you to develop your knowledge about horses & their care.
Next Offering: TBA Cost: $300 (includes access to course site & course materials)
To register online click here
Demonstration of CD: Click on image below and try out the demonstration of the CD included with course package (note: not all icons are active on demonstration)
Example of CD-rom content
The Groom One Certificate program is recognized by Standardbred Canada as approved training for an entry-level position in the harness racing industry.