About this course
This mini Feeding & Watering course is perfect if you would like an introduction into basic feeding. This course from Equine Distance Learning is suitable if you would like an introduction into feeding, whether you own a horse or whether you simply want to learn more about horses. The course is studied via distance learning so there is no need to travel anywhere.
Included in this mini Feeding & Watering course is a combination of written content, videos, and downloadable leaflets. And after each lecture there is a quiz to test your learning. When you have completed the course you will be able to download an Equine Distance Learning certificate.
Course snapshot
You will learn about:
1. The Rules of Feeding
2. The Rules of Watering
3. The Digestive System
4. Different Types of Feed
5. Roughage
6. Concentrates
7. Feeding your Horse.
Course Curriculum
Denise Willis
" I have completed the Feeding and Watering mini course and found it very informative and really enjoyed it especially learning about the digestive system and different feeds etc. I will definitely go on to do the next step."
The Five Rules of Feeding
Understanding nutrition is a vital element of horse care.
This taster course will give you a sound foundation to build on!
Course Author: Sarah Tame
This course is written by Sarah Tame, BHSQ Level 4 Senior Coach, MSc Equine Science, NLP Master Practitioner has trained numerous students up to Pony Club A test and BHS Stage 4 level. Sarah has 8 years experience of lecturing at an Equine College where she has acquired valuable skills in writing courses, assessments and in helping students to achieve. Sarah founded Equine Distance Learning in 2010 and her City and Guilds Level 5 Certificate in Further Education also guarantees you will receive high quality teaching material.
Sarah has used her practical experience, her British Horse Society and academic education and research skills to deliver this course in a bitesize and easy to follow format
Related Courses
We offer a full range of mini courses - all designed to give you a taste of an important aspect of horse care whilst being a great way to discover what being one of our students is like!
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this course assessed?
There is an interactive quiz at the end of the course to test your knowledge.
How long do I have access to the course?
Once you have enrolled on the course, you can begin steadily working your way through the modules, completing the learning activities. You work at your own pace fitting in your studies around your personal commitments.
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts as soon as you have enrolled. It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide how much time to devote to it each week depending on what other demands on your time you have!
What will I receive on successful completion of the course?
You will be able to download a Certificate from Equine Distance Learning.
Can international students study the course?
YES! All of our courses are designed to be taken anywhere in the world and we have many international students studying with us.