Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Mare Intimate Health
Course Begins
15th May 2026
Pre-Sales Pricing
Advanced Certificate in Mare Intimate Health
£599 £799
Pre-sale price · Enrolment closes 10th May
10 specialist modules with video content
In-depth mare intimate cleaning protocols
Clinical case studies and practical guides
Downloadable resources & templates
Practitioner community access
3 Tutor Led online discussion lessons
UK Rural Skills Accredited Certificate of Completion issued
Course Title
Level 5 Advanced Certificate in Mare Intimate Health
Course Type
E-Learning - Online Learning Portal - Blended Learning - Tutor Sessions
Course Duration
37.5 Hours (equivalent to 5 full days)
This course will begin 15th May 2026 and will run for 3 months.
Course completes 15th August 2026.
There is one live tutor led session per month via Google Meet.
Course Ratio
Instructor : Trainee 1:1 (Online Facilitated or Self-Paced Delivery) Group google meet presentations x3
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the course, trainees will be issued with an UKRS accredited certificate valid for 5 years.
Minimum Age
18 Years
Prerequisites
Prior completion of the fundamentals in equine nutrition (level 3) would be beneficial.
Assessment
Online knowledge testing and scenario-based application tasks.
Final written assessment.
Course Title: Fundaments of Equine Nutrition
Course Type
Instant access to all course materials. Login to your online learning portal 24/7 to suit school, college, work or family commitments.
Tutor Led Zoom sessions & Webinars
E- Learning - Blended Learning
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the course, trainees will be issued with an UKRS accredited certificate valid for 5 years.
UK Rural Skills
15-20 Hours
Course Duration
15-20 Hours (Novice / Experienced / Refresher) You can complete as quickly or slowly as you wish. You have 12 months access from date of purchase.
To complete this course, you will require access to the internet and a suitable device to login to your learning portal.
A computer or laptop works best but you can access from all tablet and mobile devices.
Printed manuals are available upon request for an additional £15 fee and can be posted to any UK address. Please email support@harris-equine.co.uk
Minimum Age 16yrs
Prerequisites
There are no other formal pre-requisites for this course.
Basic familiarity with handling equines is beneficial but not essential.
UKRS Accredited
Training
UKRS Accredited Training
About The Course: Certificate in Equine Nutrition
This UKRS accredited course This course provides a structured learning experience on equine nutrition, designed for those with prior learning knowledge and those looking to build confidence in feeding and managing horses correctly. Learners will develop an understanding of the equine digestive system, nutritional requirements, feed types, and how to assess and adjust feeding plans safely.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to make informed feeding decisions that support equine health, welfare, and performance.
This programme is suitable for:
Horse owners seeking deeper nutritional understanding
Yard staff and equine professionals
Students entering the industry
New horse owners
Parents of children who own or will soon own/loan their own horse or pony
Minimum age: 16 years.
The course will be delivered online and includes:
Structured learning modules
Clear explanations of the horses nutritional needs
Practical examples
Downloadable feeding plan templates
Knowledge checks
Integrated case study assessments
Certificate issued on successful completion
The structure reflects the content and expectations of a 5 day training programme, delivered in a flexible online format.
Module Breakdown
Register Your Interest
If you would like to receive full details when enrolment opens on 1st MAY 2026 , please join the priority list below.
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Yes, the course is fully accredited with UK Rural Skills.
The programme aligns with recognised course standards.
Certification is issued upon successful completion.
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The course is delivered online through structured modules, including learning materials, knowledge checks and integrated case studies
This means we can accommodate distance learners worldwide.
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No formal prerequisites are required however prior completion of the Level 3 Fundamentals of Equine Nutrition will provide a solid basis for this intermediate training course.
The course is suitable for horse owners, students and professionals seeking to develop an understanding of equine nutrition.
Students must be 16+ at the time of enrolment.
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The content reflects a 5 day structured training programme, delivered in a flexible online format that can be completed at your own pace.
Most students complete the course within 30 days around their current obligations.
You have 12 months to complete the training.
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Yes.
Completion requires submission of a case study reflection and knowledge-based responses to demonstrate understanding of core nutritional concepts and adapting feeding plans to suit individual horses.
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As access to the course is granted immediately upon purchase, no refunds are available.
Please ensure you review the course information and requirements carefully before enrolling. If you have any questions prior to purchase, you are welcome to contact us for clarification.
support@harris-equine.co.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
This course provides a fantastic introduction to our other courses…
Equine Nutrition in Practice (Level 4)
Horse Care & Stable Management
Equine Endoparasites
Basic Horse Care - Grooming & Cleaning of Tack
Basic Horse Care - Preparing & Cleaning of Stables
Equine Behaviour (Level 3)
Equine Behaviour & Safe Training Principles (Level 4)
Introduction to Equine Intimate Health (Level 3)
Equine Intimate Health Practitioner Diploma (Level 4)
Equine Facilitated Learning Assistant (Level 3)
Equine Facilitated Learning Facilitator (Level 4)
Equine Facilitated Learning Practitioner - Neurodiversity & Inclusion Specialist ( Level 5)
More Coming Soon…
This blended learning course is designed to provide learners with a strong foundational basis to equine nutrition through looking at the equine digestive system, equine nutritional needs and types of equine food including forage and concentrates. Thee course is aligned at RQA level 4 and is ideally suited to experienced equestrians as well as those responsible for overseeing the daily feeding of horses.
