Event Details: 8 Hour Groom Certification Course. Held May 8, 15, 22, 29 (5:30-7:30 pm). This invaluable certification course is suitable for ages 11+ years old to adults. This course will cover all the important aspects required to care for your horse. Pre/Post Ride Horse Care, Tack Fitting, Blanketing, Identifying Injuries, Handling Difficult Horses, Boots, Blanketing, Identifying and Treating Thrush/Mud Fever, Horse Stretches, Proper Cool Out, Seasonal Care, How to quickly build a bond with the horse you are working with, Tips and Tricks for better horse and rider turn out and much more.. Each Week is progressive leading up to the last day which is a testing day to earn your certification. This is a pre-requisite course for students that would like to volunteer, are in or are moving up to Rider Level 3 or higher where they need to be 100% independent with the horses. This is a required course to register for next level up as Assistant Show Groom, and Show Groom Certification courses, as well as our Horse Ownership Course which will be offered Spring 2024. There will be a small break so please bring nut free snacks.