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Buying a horse? What you need to know Online

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Course Duration

4 weeks

Course Location

Online

Buying a horse? What you need to know

CAFRE will be delivering the four week online course ‘Buying a horse? What you need to know!’ starting on 23rd October 2024. This course aims to give participants an overview of the process of buying a horse, from deciding if you are ready to own a horse to getting your new horse home and settled. The course will be delivered online over a four week period with quizzes and discussion boards throughout. The content will be pre-recorded enabling participants to complete at a time that suits them. There will also be two live sessions to allow any questions you have to be answered.

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at anyone thinking of buying a horse, especially those buying for the first time and will provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects of buying a horse.

Course content
  • The practicalities of owning a horse, the financial and time requirements,
  • Sourcing a horse, who to seek advice from,
  • Pre-purchase examinations, what is it and why is it important,
  • What happens when you get your new horse home, points to consider that can affect them settling into their new home.
Assessment

Knowledge will be assessed using online tests as participants work through the online lectures.

Cost

The course is free, although participants must pre-register to secure a place.

Booking Terms and Conditions

CAFRE Booking terms and conditions are available by clicking here.

Register Interest
Laura Smith

Key Contact

Laura Smith

Laura.Smith@daera-ni.gov.uk