Equine Courses

Equine Courses at The NAC

For anyone who has a passion for horses and loves working with them, our equine courses are the perfect way to get your foot in the door of the equine industry. Covering a wide range of topics and disciplines means there is sure to be a course for every equine-specific interest.

Whether you’re interested in the behavioural science of horses and learning what makes them tick or you want to get into the management side of horse ownership and care, we will have just the course for you. All of our courses are written and taught by industry experts, meaning the knowledge you gain comes from the leaders of our industry. Develop your passion for horses into a successful career today, browse our range of equine courses below.

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Addressing Over-arousal

10 Lessons

£60

Are you struggling with training problems and finding that your horse is too excitable or tense to respond effectively? The root of the issue could be over-arousal, a common yet often overlooked challenge in equine training. Whether you’re using clicker training or pressure and release techniques, over-arousal can manifest in various ways, making training frustrating and progress slow.
Diploma in Equine Training & Coaching

4 Modules

10 Months

£3900

The Diploma in Equine Training & Coaching is accredited by National Open College Network as an endorsed programme, accredited by UKRS and is Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) Recognised for ATI.
Equine Behaviour & Training Course

40+ Lessons

1.5 Months

£396

Filled with the latest science, this course will teach you the science behind equine training and behaviour, how to train your horse in a welfare and ethics-first manner and guide you through all the principles that underpin good horsemanship. Learn how to understand your horse better than ever before, and gain entry requirements for the ABTC recognised and multi-accredited Diploma in Equine Training and Coaching.
Equine Body Language

This free e-book will take you through equine communication methods, join us as we explore body language, vocalisations, equine senses, and appeasement and displacement behaviours.
Equine Clicker Training: Mythbusting Guidebook

If positive reinforcement can teach dogs to detect cancer, rats to find bombs, and dolphins to perform tricks, why not use it to train horses for jumping, dressage, and trail riding?

This e-book debunks the top five myths against using positive reinforcement for horse training, providing clear, practical insights into why these misconceptions simply don’t hold up. Discover how you can effectively apply positive reinforcement to achieve impressive results with your horse.
Equine Clicker Training: Setting Up For Success

Working with R+ is a skill and one that requires a lot of thought, if we are to train the horse with food there are a few considerations we need to have first. Setting our horses up to succeed in positive reinforcement training takes more than just good timing. This e-book will explore a few of those considerations to help you get started.
How Horses Learn

16 Lessons

5 weeks

£148

Have you ever wondered how your horse understands what you’re asking? Whether it’s responding to subtle seat aids or cues to walk on, training underpins nearly everything we do with our horses. But how well do you understand the science behind it—and why sometimes, training doesn’t go as planned?
Solving Training Problems

16 Lessons

6 weeks

£148

Are you facing challenges while training your horse? Whether your horse seems explosive, unresponsive, or simply not learning what you’re trying to teach, these struggles are more common than you think. Many factors contribute to undesirable behaviour during training, and without understanding the root causes, progress can be difficult.
The Equiculture Sustainable Horsekeeping Course

£108

Learn about how horse welfare and good land management are inextricably linked. There are huge benefits for horses, people, and the wider environment if this win-win-win (One Welfare) approach is taken. Are you concerned about the welfare of your horses? Are you concerned about your time and costs? Are you concerned about the wider environment…
The Principles Of Horse Training

13 Lessons

5 weeks

£148

Have you ever wondered how expert trainers seem to effortlessly communicate with their horses, making training look fluid and natural? While “horse whispering” may sound like magic, the real secret lies in shaping and successive approximations—powerful techniques that help trainers create clarity and ease for their horses, resulting in soft, supple responses.
The Science Of Learning

5 Lessons

£60

Have you ever wondered how your pet learns new behaviours? Whether it’s a dog, horse, cat, or any other companion, all animals learn through the same fundamental principles. In fact, the way all animals’ brains learn is surprisingly similar. From Pavlov’s famous experiments with dogs to the application of rewards in modern training, this course will guide you through the fascinating world of learning theory.
What Is Positive Reinforcement?

Whether you already practice R+ in training with your pet or have no idea what it is this e-book is a helpful guide to ‘have in your back pocket’ for any animal owner or trainer.

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Who are Our Equine Courses for?

Our Online Equine Courses are designed for anyone who loves working with horses and wants to deepen their understanding, knowledge and skills. Whether you’re a horse owner, trainer, or just passionate about equine care, each horse course offers practical, real-world knowledge on topics like behaviour, training, management and welfare. These courses, led by industry experts, focus on ethical and science-based practices, helping you build a better connection with your horse and improve your training techniques. Whether you’re looking to enhance your everyday care or take your skills to a professional level, our courses provide the tools you need to succeed.

What Do Our Equine Courses Include?

Our equine courses here at The NAC are our crowning jewel. Our passion for horses filters down into every course we host. We aim to cover all aspects of equine education, including welfare, behaviour and management. All are specially crafted to improve the standard of the equine industry. With so many different areas of interest, we’re hoping our students find the course that perfectly suits their passion. After all, everyone has different strengths and learns differently, so our variety is ideal for both people who know exactly what they want to do or are not 100% sure.

Equine Careers

For those passionate about horses, a career working with them is somewhat of a dream come true. We’re delighted to say that there is a wide variety of career opportunities available within the equine industry. With the right qualifications like our Diploma in Equine Training & Coaching, you have the tools to forge a long and successful career working with horses. Equine careers can include roles such as trainers, veterinary support, coaches, breeders or even mounted forces. There are of course avenues such as equine dentistry, nutritionist and veterinary medicine. Here at The NAC, we pride ourselves on helping our students with real pathways and guidance towards working within the equine industry.

More From The NAC

We have more than just equine courses to offer here at The NAC. Browse our range of behavioural courses, resources, management courses, and training courses, all created with the aim of helping you understand your animal a bit better. We also have a selection of canine training courses, perfect for those looking to get to know their pup a little better. Fancy a taste of what it’s like to learn with The NAC? Our collection of resources is a great place to get an idea of how we teach, with a selection of free guides to help you get a headstart on some of the things we cover in our courses. We are always adding new guides to our learning hubs, so if you have an area you wish us to cover in great detail, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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Addressing Over-arousal

Diploma in Equine Training & Coaching

Equine Behaviour & Training Course

Equine Body Language

Equine Clicker Training: Mythbusting Guidebook

Equine Clicker Training: Setting Up For Success

How Horses Learn

Solving Training Problems

The Equiculture Sustainable Horsekeeping Course

The Principles Of Horse Training

The Science Of Learning

What Is Positive Reinforcement?

Who are Our Equine Courses for?

What Do Our Equine Courses Include?

Equine Careers

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Equine Courses at The NAC

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Behaviour (4)

Management (3)

Training (8)

Welfare (3)

Addressing Over-arousal

Diploma in Equine Training & Coaching

Equine Behaviour & Training Course

Equine Body Language

Equine Clicker Training: Mythbusting Guidebook

Equine Clicker Training: Setting Up For Success

How Horses Learn

Solving Training Problems

The Equiculture Sustainable Horsekeeping Course

The Principles Of Horse Training

The Science Of Learning

What Is Positive Reinforcement?

Who are Our Equine Courses for?

What Do Our Equine Courses Include?

Equine Careers

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