Continuing Education: Equine

Advanced Horse Hoof Trimming
Barrel Racing Clinic with Diane Skocdopole

Description: Clinic featuring Canadian Professional Barrel Racer Diane Skocdopole, who is a 2 time Calgary Stampede qualifier, 2 time Canadian Finals Rodeo qualifier, round winner and reserve average champion, 2017 CPRA rookie and permit award winner, multiple pro rodeo winner, FCA rodeo finalist and futurity and derby money earner. A weekend full of learning, sharpen your skills with pattern work and different drill exercises to help perfect your run. Gain knowledge about different bits and improve your mind game.
Cost: $400 + GST
Dates: Dec 5 & 6, 2020 - Course cancelled, stay tuned for future dates
Locations: Olds College South Rodeo Arena
Notes: No lunch/snack will be provided during this workshop, please supply your own.
Driving Clinics Level 1
Learn to drive your horse! Now is your opportunity to learn in a safe and supervised environment while you master the fundamentals of horse driving, harnessing, and the dynamics of driving a team.
This course will offer you hands-on experience in:
- Harnessing
- Ground driving
- Hooking to equipment
- Driving a single horse and team
Delivery: Olds Campus
Fees: $349 + GST(includes textbook)
Program Dates:
- February 19 - 21, 2021 - COURSE CANCELLED
- October 15 - 17, 2021
Artificial Insemination

What can you expect from this program/course?
This course is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to obtain practical knowledge and acquire some of the hands-on skills necessary to successfully use artificial insemination and transported cooled semen to breed horses on their farms.
There will be classroom theory components, demonstrations, and hands-on learning sessions where students will gain exposure to the most current “best practices” of artificial insemination and transported cooled semen. Please come dressed appropriately for horse handling (boots, gloves, proper clothing).
Delivery: Olds Campus
Program Dates: February 18 - February 19, 2021
Fees: $799 + GST (includes all materials)
Equine Massage
"The course was very informative, easy to follow, and the instructor was fabulous. The school is beautiful and makes for a very fun course."
This course utilizes both theory-based knowledge training and hands-on massage for your horse. Some prior knowledge of equine anatomy will assist learners to gain the maximum knowledge & benefit from this course, however it is not required. This course will give horse owners the ability to:
- Better understand what the body language of your horse is telling you about their comfort level
- Recognize muscle soreness or dysfunction
- Provide comfort for sore/stiff muscles and related soft tissue stress
- Improve the ability of your horse to return to work sooner after injury or exertion
- Recognize when it is time to contact your equine health professional
Delivery: Olds Campus
Fees: $299+ GST
Program Dates: May 7 - 9, 2021
Equine Photography

This is a one-day Equine Photography course, that will touch on multiple areas of the photography industry, including marketing, business, lighting, camera angles, editing and printing. Bring your own camera and gear, learn with one of the best in the industry.
Cost: $149.00
Dates: February 27, 2021 from 9am - 5pm
Location: Olds College South Arena
Note: Participants are suggested to understand the basic camera functions and have satisfactory camera knowledge.
First Aid

What can you expect from this program/course?
This is a popular and practical course will increase your confidence when caring for the health & wellbeing of your horse. This course will utilize theory, demonstrations, and hands-on learning.
Delivery: Olds Campus
Program Dates: March 19 - March 21, 2021 - Course cancelled, stay tuned for future dates
Fees: $299 + GST (includes textbook)
Goat Tying Clinic with Kyla Kelly

Description: Goat Tying Clinic featuring Kyla Kelly, 2017 NJHSR Goat Tying Champion, multiple time NHSFR qualifier and short go qualifier. Simplifying the run to create positive muscle memory. Improve your mindset, skills and technique for a result of faster, more consistent and competitive runs.
Dates: Nov 14 & 15, 2020 - COURSE CANCELLED, stay tuned for future dates.
Cost: $250 + GST
Location: Olds College South Rodeo Arena
Notes: No lunch/snack will be provided during this workshop, please supply your own.
Horse Hoof Care and Trimming
What can you expect from this program/course?
Save money and improve hoof health by learning the basics of hoof anatomy, care and trimming. This 2 1/2 day course will give you a great introduction to trimming and even the opportunity to trim your own horse by the end.You will practice trimming in a supervised setting. If you would like to put your newly acquired knowledge to use immediately, you have the opportunity to bring your own horses on the last day of the course; this way you can trim your horses for the first time with assistance & guidance from your instructor. Students will learn:
- Hoof anatomy
- The basics of hoof care
- How to treat minor hoof problems
- When to call a farrier
Delivery: Olds Campus
Program Dates: March 12 - March 14, 2021
Fees: $299 + GST
Professional Racetrack Exercise Rider Program
What can you expect from this course?
The Professional Racetrack Exercise Rider Program is a “Learn and Earn” concept program that will give you the confidence and skill to become a professional licensed Exercise Rider at Alberta Horse Racing Tracks! This unique program has a blended approach that will allow you to study online, learn from and practice your skill with industry professional instructors. You will acquire the skills you need to exercise race horses on a track.
Delivery: Olds Campus
Fees: $1500
Program Dates: January - April 2021
- January 18 - February 12, 2021: Online (instructor guided in Moodle)
- February 16 - March 12, 2021: Face to face at Olds College (includes chores and class time plus chores on weekends)
- March 15 - April 9, 2021: Face to Face at Century Mile Racetrack in Nisku (includes chores and classtime, and on-track work with instructors).
- April 12 - April 30, 2021: Earn and Learn with trainers at Century Mile Racetrack in Nisku plus on-track work with instructors.
Professional Racetrack Groom Course
What can you expect from this course?
The Professional Racetrack Groom Course is a “Learn and Earn” concept program that will give you the confidence and skill to become a professional licensed Groom at Alberta Horse Racing Tracks! This unique program has a blended approach that will allow you to study online, learn from and practice your skill with industry professional instructors, all while allowing you to earn a wage working in the industry! You will acquire the skills you need to provide intensive professional care to elite race horses.
Delivery: Online, Olds Campus, Century Mile Racetrack Nisku
Fees: $1000
Program Dates: January - April 2021
- January 18 - February 12, 2021: Online (instructor guided in Moodle)
- February 16 - March 12, 2021: Face to face at Olds College (includes chores and class time plus chores on weekends)
- March 15 - April 30, 2021: Earn and Learn with trainers at Century Mile Racetrack in Nisku.