Working with horses takes more than a passion for animals. It requires practical knowledge, an understanding of horse behaviour and care, and the skills to work safely and confidently in equine environments. At Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, equine education connects hands-on experience with the knowledge needed to understand horses and the industry surrounding them. Explore opportunities to develop your abilities in horse care, handling and equine management while learning about the many roles that support the equine sector. Whether you are looking to build on existing experience or pursue a new direction, discover where equine education can take you.
This comprehensive one-year program will equip you with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the equine massage field. Taught by experienced practitioners, you'll gain hands-on mastery of techniques that promote equine comfort, performance, and recovery.
Length: One Year
Delivery: On-Campus
Program Intake: Fall Intake
Through this program, you will learn foundational knowledge and skills of equine behaviour and handling, management of horses and horse herds, how to respond when first aid is required and how to communicate effectively within the equine industry.
Length: One Year
Delivery: On-Campus
Program Intake: Fall Intake
This one year program — unique in Canada — will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage or operate an equine breeding facility, taught from experienced instructors and Doctors of Veterinary Medicine.
Length: One Year
Delivery: Blended
Program Intake: Fall Intake
Recognized as providing the finest farriery programming in North America, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has a fully-equipped, state-of-the art farrier lab. This one year program will train you in new techniques and products designed to serve a rapidly growing and changing equine industry.
Length: One Year
Delivery: On-Campus
Program Intake: Fall Intake
Whether you're looking for short courses, online learning, evening classes, or hands-on certifications, we offer a variety of options to fit your busy schedule. Designed in collaboration with industry experts, our programs provide practical knowledge and real-world experience to help you succeed.
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.
This unique program allows you to learn from and practice your skills with talented 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 racehorses.
Participants will learn some equine first-aid basics and how they can help in a first-aid situation. They will also get hands-on learning and receive workbooks and a certificate of completion.
Applications now open for 2027-28.
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