UK Rural Skills-accredited training
Turn equine experience into specialist practice.
Professional equine intimate health training for experienced horse people in the UK and internationally. Learn with practitioner-led support, clear professional boundaries and a recognised route from Level 4 to advanced mare practice.
Specialist accredited equine intimate health training, developed from more than a decade of practical experience.
UKRS-accreditedIndependent training quality assurance
KBIS-recognised trainingSupports applications for suitable practitioner insurance, subject to acceptance
Choose your route
Whether you want to train for specialist practice or arrange intimate health care for your horse, choose the route that is right for you.
Train in equine intimate health
Build the knowledge, practical competence and professional judgement needed to work responsibly within this specialist field.
- Start with the Level 4 Practitioner Diploma
- Progress to advanced mare intimate health
- Study online with personal tutor support
Book an intimate health service
Arrange welfare-led sheath cleaning and intimate health care across Scotland and the Channel Islands.
View services and bookThe flagship qualification
Level 4 Equine Intimate Health Practitioner Diploma
A complete professional foundation for experienced horse people who want to add a specialist service or build a more flexible equine career.
- UK Rural Skills-accredited training
- Self-paced online study with personal tutor support
- In-person assessment in Scotland or approved video submission
- A route to apply for suitable practitioner insurance through KBIS, subject to acceptance
New for 2027
Small-group practical training and assessment days
An optional opportunity for Level 4 learners to train and complete their practical assessment with Stacy in a calm, supported small-group setting.
- Selected dates across the UK
- Limited places
- Included at no additional cost
Why learners choose Harris Equine
Accredited training, experienced support and a clear professional pathway.
Understand the training standard, insurance route, practitioner experience and study options before you enrol.
Supported student pass rate
Within the current support model, with feedback, targeted improvement and resubmission support. This is not a guarantee of passing.
Referred directly by KBIS
Around 80% of students came to Harris Equine following a direct KBIS referral while seeking suitable training to support insurance eligibility.
Source: Harris Equine internal student records.Specialist practical experience
The training is grounded in Stacy Harris-Wann's hands-on professional practice.
International learner access
Learners can enrol internationally after reading the country-specific legal, insurance and assessment notice.
Professional pathway
Understand the professional pathway before you enrol.
See how accreditation, insurance eligibility, industry relationships and professional membership relate to your training.
UK Rural Skills accreditation
The practitioner diploma and advanced certificate are accredited by UK Rural Skills, providing independent quality assurance for the training.
A recognised insurance pathway
Successful graduates can apply for suitable practitioner cover through KBIS, subject to the insurer's terms, eligibility and acceptance.
Supporting partner
The British Grooms Association is a supporting partner of Harris Equine Training.
British Equestrian Trade Association
A recognised trade association within the wider British equestrian industry.
Professional community
Successful graduates are eligible for free Equine Intimate Health Federation membership, subject to its current requirements.
A clear progression route
Start with professional foundations. Specialise when you are ready.
Begin with the Level 4 professional foundation, then progress into advanced mare intimate health once you have the required practitioner knowledge and experience.
Level 4 Practitioner Diploma
Build the core knowledge, practical competence and professional boundaries for specialist practice.
Explore Level 4Advanced Certificate in Mare Intimate Health
Extend established professional practice through seven specialist mare-focused modules.
Explore the advanced certificateFurther specialist education
Further specialist courses are planned. Details will be published once each course is approved and open for enrolment.
Press and professional recognition
Helping equine intimate health become a more informed conversation.
Professional services
Need care for your horse rather than training?
Harris Equine provides welfare-led sheath cleaning and intimate health services across Scotland and the Channel Islands. Check coverage, current availability and pricing, then choose an appointment that suits you.
“Stacy was so calm in her approach, he relaxed and stood very well. Stacy also takes the time to explain the procedure.”
Emily Archibald
“The horses are always super relaxed in her presence. 10/10 for reliability and friendly service.”
Claire Hebbes
“Explained everything that she was going to do, took her time and did an amazing job.”
Jessica Carter
Start in the right place
Common questions.
If you are deciding where to begin, start with the questions learners and horse owners ask most often.
Contact Harris EquineWhich course should I start with?
The Level 4 Equine Intimate Health Practitioner Diploma is the professional foundation. The Advanced Certificate in Mare Intimate Health is designed to build on that grounding.
Can I study from outside the UK?
Yes. International learners can enrol after reading the international notice. You are responsible for checking the legal and insurance requirements that apply in your country.
Does completing a course guarantee insurance?
No. Successful graduates can apply for suitable practitioner cover through KBIS, but all applications remain subject to the insurer's terms, eligibility and acceptance.
Where can I see the complete Level 4 curriculum?
You can review all six modules, entry requirements, tutor support, assessment routes, price, inclusions and enrolment terms before you enrol.
How do I book a service?
Choose Book a Service to check coverage, current availability and pricing for your area.
Your next professional step
Build specialist knowledge around welfare, safe practice and professional scope.
Start with the complete Level 4 course page, or contact the training team if you need to check which route fits your experience.