Distance Learning – suggested 12 months part-time study (Nominal hours 820)
The Equine Nutrition course will combine two important fundamentals pertaining to horse health by studying biological nutrition and pasture. The course is designed to consolidate the importance and effectiveness of the digestive process and nutritional uptake and its effects on the entire aspect of the horses anatomy and physiology and how best to work with this in mind according to the individual.
Having a sound understanding of equine nutrition and plant biology as it pertains to the specific needs for a horse at various stages of their life and performance, is vital for the horse to survive and thrive in all that the horse is asked to do.
This course will allow the student to continually evolve through analysis to apply rational and critical thinking especially when we look further into todays’ market of equine nutritional products in comparison to the true nature of herbivore phytotherapy.
Managed pastures play an important role in the life and management of all horses, quite often the equine nutrition market tends to overlook the evolutionary biological make-up of the horse, when quite simply the modern-day horse has not changed, they are still the same horse they were centuries ago. More and more of our beloved monogastric plant eating herbivores are living their lives on a menagerie of over processed foods, leading to somewhat troublesome dietary conditions that simply could have been avoided if the horse was truly considered from the inside-out and outside-in with an individually tailored diet.
Many horses may spend all or some time in a pasture, whilst others will spend no time out on pasture. There may also be some paddocks that are overstocked, never rested and infested with internal weeds and parasites, therefore there can be many scenario’s that may affect horses nutritionally. Students will learn how to assess each individuals circumstances and work accordingly to ensure all nutritional requirements are being met.
The information contained in the course units has been complied with the astute help of two very important Veterinarians, the overall goal is to aid in reducing the more common conditions and diseases that affect so many horses in our modern times. At the end of this course the student will understand how nutrition can hinder or improve allergies or inflammation within the equine body. Understanding how nutritional diseases are caused and exasperated through nutrient deficiencies, therefore aiding students on how to professionally prescribe a complete diet that meets the nutritional biological requirements for horses, whether they are dealing with disease or not, each horse can be considered on an individual basis. Every horse will have an opportunity to live a healthier and productive life through the foundation, therapeutic and clinical nutrition subjects the student will learn in this course.
The course is completely structured in delivery each week for the full twelve (12) months, with course modules and assessment tasks being released at the same time each week. As the course is completely structured in delivery each week, students are unable to finish the course sooner. However, students can complete the course sooner if they are able to complete the final course assessments (case studies) in a timely manner, which would mean that the course could be completed within nine (9) months. However, the course has an open-end expiry, so students can take as long as they need to finish the course in its entirety.
Students can enrol at anytime, however, it is preferred that students enrol on the 1st of each month.
Course is delivered via distance education through the ANME online learning portal.
Prerequisites not required for enrollment into this course.
Student require a Computer/Laptop/or Smart Phone with internet access A headset (If your computer is without an internal speaker).
Students must have basic computer skills.
Students must have basic English language skills. As we do have subtitle options on webinars, unfortunately the online test assessments are conducted in English.
Quizzes and examinations on the online learning portal, written assignments can be submitted by email or post, and via our online learning portal.
Orientation: Welcome
Webinar: Welcome - Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Student Handbook
Study Guide
How to Reference Your Work
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet: To be submitted with any written assignments.
Student Declaration Form: to be submitted to the College
EBook: Horse Anatomy
Species Specific Nutrition
Presentation: Equine Ancestry Nutrition Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
EBook: Feeding Horses in Australia
Module 1 Quiz
Introduction to Equine Origins
Daily Nutritional Requirements
Module 2 Quiz Part 1
Essential Nutrients
Module 2 Quiz Part 2
Evolution of Domesticated Feeding
Equine Feeding Practises Evolution
Module 3 Quiz
Anti-Nutritional Factors of Common Horse Feeds
Presentation: Modern Equine Diets Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 4 Quiz
Common Horse Feeds (Roughage and Concentrate)
Module 5 Quiz
EPublication: "Equine Nutrition and Pastures for Horses"
Equine Energy Requirements
Module 6 Quiz
Equine Body Condition Scores
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 7 Quiz
Paddock Soils
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 8 Quiz: Part 1
EBook: 'Soil Guide' by Geoff Moore
Module 8 Quiz: Part 2
Feeding the Land
EPub- DPI Research Article: Soil Acidity and Liming- by Brett Upjohn, Greg Fenton and Mark Conyers
Module 9 Quiz
EPub: "Healthy Land, Healthy Horses" by Arthur Stubbs of Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.
Seeds to Sward
Module 10 Quiz: Part 1
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 10 Quiz: Part 2
EPub: The ‘Grazier’s Guide to Pastures’ by for the DPI NSW.
Equine Pastures: Grass Types
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
EPub- DPI: Pastures for Horses by Hugh Allan, Rod Hoare and Carol Rose.
Module 11 Quiz
EPub: Native Grasses- A regional guide by Ann Prescott for Natural Resources Adelaide.
EPub: Common Grasses of Tasmania by Peter Lane, Dennis Morris, Kerry Bridle and Alieta Eyles.
EPub- DPI: ‘Pasture Identification- A field guide for the Pilbara’, by Mary-Anne Clunies-Ross and Andrew Mitchell, Western Australian Government.
EPub: "Common Native Grasses" by New South Wales Government
Equine Pastures: Legume Types
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 12 Quiz
EPub: "Forage Identification Guide" by Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council, University of Kentucky
Pasture Toxicity and Weeds
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
EBook: 'Poisonous Plants for Horses'- RIRDC
Module 13 Quiz
EPub: "Weed Identification Guide" by New South Wales Government
Equine Grazing Behaviour
Module 14 Quiz
Presentation: Feeding Horses in Drought Presenter: Leslie Williamson
EPublication: "Drought Feeding and Horse Management" by David Nash
EPub: "Pasture Paramedic" by Livestock Australia
Paddock Management
Module 15 Quiz
Parasitic Management
EPub: DPI EPublication: Worm Control in Horses- NSW Primary Industries Sarah Robinson
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 16 Quiz
Equine Digestive Physiology
Module 17 Quiz: Part 1
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 17 Quiz- Part 2
Supplementation
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 18 Quiz
Equine Feed Toxicology
Module 19 Quiz
Feeding for Breeding
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 20 Quiz
Presentation: Lactating Broodmares Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Feeding Foals and Young Horses
Module 21 Quiz
Senior Horses
Module 22 Quiz
Overweight and Obese Horses
Module 23 Quiz
Underweight and Malnourished Horses
Module 24 Quiz
Feeding for Performance and Racing Horses
Module 25 Quiz: Part 1
Elite Endurance Athlete's
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 25 Quiz: Part 2
Genetics and Nutrition
Module 26 Quiz
Hereditary Conditions
Fact Sheet of FFS1 and EFIH
Module 27 Quiz
Equine Allergies
Equine Dermatology
Module 28 Quiz
Equine Nutritional Diseases
EPublication: Managing Laminitis by RIRDC
EPublication: Insulin Induced Laminitis by RIRDC
EPublication: Gastric Ulceration in Horses by RIRDC
Module 29 Quiz
Diet and Behaviour
Module 30 Quiz
Equine Musculo-skeletal Conditions
EPublication: Equine Developmental Orthopaedic Disease by RIRDC
Module 31 Quiz
Equine Illness
Module 32 Quiz
Equine Cancer
Module 33 Quiz
Treatment Plans
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Chart: Equine FEI Prohibited Substances
Dietetic Reports: Case Studies
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Case Logbooks Instructions
Owners Form
Case Report Template
Graduates are eligible to join the International Institute of Complimentary Therapies or the Small Animal and Equine Naturopathic Association as a full member. Association accreditation and insurance to work as a professional in the industry as a qualified and industry recognised Equine Nutritionist and Dietetic.
Students have two (2) course fee options, either pay their course fees in full, or choose to pay their course fees by proceeding with a monthly payment plan.
$4,500.00
Course Fees: In-Full
Payment Plan Option
Equine Biological Nutrition
Course Price: $4,500.00 (AUD$)
The Payment Plan option allows students to divide the course payments into a monthly payment for the duration of their studies.
The monthly payment plan divides the course fee into twelve (12) equal payments of $375.00 (AUD$).
The first payment of $375.00 (AUD$) is payable upon enrollment into the course, giving the student access to their studies straight away.
