Currently, we offer the following courses:
BITS & BITTING
Course Description:
Which bits are right for you and your horse. English and Western bits, styles, sizes & sizing, feel, and points of pressure. Good for the new rider to the experienced rider. Approx. 45 min long.
Cost:
Members: FREE
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ROAD SAFETY – temporarily unavailable
Course Description:
Equestrian and motorists, both need to understand, learn and practice the facts and rules of the road. Good for anyone who wants to ride on the road.
VACCINES – temporarily unavailable
Course Description:
Discusses vaccines and their use in the horses, and considers the factors that are important when designing a vaccination program appropriate for your horse. Approx. 45 minutes long.
FUNCTIONAL CONFORMATION
Course Description:
Good conformation means different things to different people, this course explores how to look at conformation from a functional perspective. Written by Judy Wardrope.
Members: Free
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MANURE MANAGEMENT – temporarily unavailable
Course Description:
More horse owners are becoming aware that raising and maintaining horses can have a negative impact on the environment. Many practices in place on horse farms from confinement areas to manure management must be reviewed with an intent to reduce waste into the environment. A must read for anyone that has their own farm.
WATER MANAGEMENT
Course Description:
Water. At one time good clean water was a given. So just what is involved with the concept of Good Clean Water? If you own your own farm or your horse drinks from natural sources you should read this.
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PASTURE MANAGEMENT – temporarily unavailable
Course Description:
From a horses point of view, what makes for a good pasture? A place to graze and run around? There might be a bit more to it. Land owners and boarders should be aware of our horses living environment.
PARA-EQUESTRIAN
Course Description:
Para-Equestrian is a sport for riders with a disability that has been a Paralympic sport since 1996 and became the 8th FEI discipline in 2006. It is widely practiced throughout the world. Riders are assigned a “classification” from grade 1A to 4 based on their functional ability, which may include the use of compensatory aids. This is a good description of para-equestrian sport and what it involves.
Cost:
Members: FREE click the link below
NUTRITION 101 – 2018 Revision
Course Description:
The 5 basic needs that a horse owner will need to supply as part of a horse’s diet: Water, energy (carbohydrate + fat,) protein, vitamins and minerals. This course is a great way to learn how the horse uses engergy and protein and how we should feed it. A good start in equine nutrition.
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FIRST HORSE – Temporarily unavailable
Course Description:
Buying your first horse is an exciting and challenging time. When you have decided to buy a horse, you have only made the first of many decisions on the pathway to horse ownership.
PARASITE CONTROL
Course Description:
This course covers: Parasite control terminology, important equine parasites, prevention and control. This is a good start on parasites for the first owner. Approx. 30-45 min long.
Cost:
Members: FREE
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HOOF CARE
Course Description:
Hoof Care For Horse Owners, is well written course that covers in detail all the basics of this vital aspect of your horse. Good information for the beginner and an in-depth refresher for the experienced! Approx. 45 min to 1 hour long.
Cost:
Members: FREE
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CORE STRENGTH – temporarily unavailable
Course Description:
Fitness for riding and riders. A well rounded fitness program for riders is too often overlooked. Learn how to be in the best condition to get the most out of riding. You will need an exercise/stability ball to complete the exercises.
QUICK COURSES
HCBC is pleased to present the “Equine Quick Courses” in addition to our larger online courses. These free mini courses offer basic information on a wide range of topics that can be quickly accessed and used. Click the titles below to start the course:
Blanketing Explained – FREE – Courtesy of HCBC
Approaching, Catching and Haltering a Horse – FREE – Courtesy of Back Country Horsemen
Trail Etiquette & Safety Best Practices – FREE – Courtesy of Back Country Horsemen
Water Filtration in the Back Country – FREE – Courtesy of Back Country Horsemen
SIGN UP HELP
To pay or sign up for a course click on start course. If you have a Horse Council membership sign into your online membership account with HCBC. If you have a membership but are having trouble signing in and the reset help is not working (wrong email etc.) please call the office to get set up. Once you are signed in click on Online Courses in the top menu bar.
If you have never had a Horse Council BC membership, click on Start Course and then “sign up” under Welcome New Users. Once you have created an account log in and then click on Online Courses in the top menu bar.
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