Pastures play an important role in the life and management of Australian horses. A well-managed pasture is a highly valuable source of nutrition as well as a safe place for exercise.
Unfortunately, many Australian horse pastures are of poor quality, being overstocked, and infested with weeds and internal parasites. This course is designed to educate horse enthusiasts about how to improve an equine’s wellbeing through good pasture management techniques.
Units
-Native, naturalised, and improved pastures
-Pasture distribution and moisture
-Species identification
-Pasture establishment
-Pasture maintenance
-Nutritional value of pastures
-Grazing management systems
-Forage grasses, legumes and crops
-Fodder
-Pasture nutrition
-Weeds
-Soil pH
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Delivery Modes
This course is offered via distance education(correspondence).
Next intake dates:
There are no intake dates for distance learning courses, you can commence at anytime during the year.
Course Duration
This course may be studied part-time or full-time and is estimated to take approximately 12 months part-time.
Tutor
Jane Myers
Assessment
Assessment is via written assignments.
Course Materials
Incudes 1 manual, 1 audio CD and 2 academic texts.
You are also provided with a tutor who is available for support via facsimile, mail or email.
Accreditation
Graduates are eligible to join the Small Animal and Equine Naturopathic Association as a full member.
Career Opportunities
This certificate is designed to equip graduates with knowledge as it pertains to pasture management for horses for either their own personal use or professional application
Award
Pasture Management Certificate
Investment
$795
(extra postage charges apply for overseas students)
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