Equine Certificate Classes   

In an instructive and mentoring atmosphere and with physical connection to horses in a training environment, learn and practice the skills and methods of caring for and interacting with horses in the Spanish California/Nevada tradition. Student will be paired with experienced and qualified individuals to learn about handling and training horses at all ages and levels of training. Lab topics will include groundwork, equine behavior, environmental care, health care and tack appropriate for all equine activities. Students will be expected to complete an average of 10 hours of lab work per week. Barns are in Littleton, Fort Lupton, Longmont, Broomfield, Indian Hills and Sedalia and hours are arranged directly with the lab instructor by the student. There is mandatory orientation the first night of each lab session.

In an instructive and mentoring atmosphere and with physical connection to horses in a training environment, learn and practice the skills and methods of caring for and interacting with horses in the Spanish California/Nevada tradition. Student will be paired with experienced and qualified individuals to learn about handling and training horses at all ages and levels of training. Lab topics will include groundwork, equine behavior, environmental care, health care and tack appropriate for all equine activities. Students will be expected to complete an average of 10 hours of lab work per week. Barns are in Littleton, Fort Lupton, Longmont, Broomfield, Indian Hills and Sedalia and hours are arranged directly with the lab instructor by the student. There is mandatory orientation the first night of each lab session.

A continuation of Nutrition and Feeding I, this course will cover grass hay, alfalfa hay, pasture, special diets, feeding programs and how to balance a ration. Pre-requisite: Nutrition and Feeding I.

Gain an in-depth understanding of your horse’s skeletal system in order to better manage its long-term health and development. This course will cover the key elements of the skeleton, connective tissues, muscles, joints, and movement.

The class discusses the anatomy and physiology of equine reproduction. Students will learn about: 

In this class, you’ll learn about the care of pastureland. This includes fertilizing, irrigation, hay varieties, crops, haying, soil testing, grazing practices as well as how to maximize pasture usage.