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Want to Increase Your Skills?
New to Horses? Train for a new career?

SIGN UP FOR THE

Groom One Certificate Program

 

The Groom One Certificate consists of four phases including:

 
  • hands-on orientation session conducted by Equine Guelph,
  • six month work term where students are assisted in finding a work placement,
  • 12 week online interactive course hosted by the Office of Open Learning,
  • skills assessment.
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    PHASE ONE - April 15 & 16 - Groom One Orientation Session, Pickering Horse Centre.
    This 2-day Orientation Session will provide you with hands-on experience.

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    you will learn about:

    • safety
    • horse handling & daily routine
    • horse health
    • disease prevention
    • first aid
    • risk management
    • licensing & employment issues

    Tuition Fees: $175 Cdn

    Click Here to Register for Groom One Orientation

    Click Here for more Information on Groom One Orientation

     
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    PHASE THREE - May 17 to August 8 - Groom One Online
    This computer based educational course is a unique opportunity for students to continue to work in their home community while attending classes via the internet. The CD based units are complemented by online discussions & presentations with industry mentors.

      you will learn about:

    • 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

    Tuition Fees: $300 Cdn
    (includes access to course site & course materials)

    Click Here to Register for Groom One Online

    Click Here for more Information on Groom One Online

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    UPCOMING EVENTS

     

    March 24, 31 & April 7, 14
    Horses 101 Seminars, Erin

    March 27 & April 10
    Healthy Lands for Healthy Horses Workshop, Caledon

    April 6, 13, 20 & 27
    Horses 102 Seminars, REACH, Clinton

    April 15 & 16
    Groom One Orientation Workshop, Ajax

    April 24
    Guided Tour of Anatomy Workshop

    April 25
    Advanced Equine Anatomy Workshop

    May 10 – August 1
    Equine Guelph’s Online Courses
    (early bird deadline: April 11)

    May 17 – August 8
    Groom One Online
    (early bird deadline: April 11)

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