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The School of Equine Management Excellence is one of the most prestigious equine colleges of its kind. Based in the heart of KZN horse country, the school is situated in the grounds of the magnificent Summerhill Equestrian Estate in Mooi River, and is home to many of the top horses in South Africa and bloodlines in the world. We are able to offer students an unrivalled hands-on experience, uniquely covering all aspects of both Warmblood and Thoroughbred stud management and breeding.
Graduating students of the School have excelled in the industry, proving themselves again and again as the best candidates for the top jobs. Students from the School of Equine Management Excellence are hot commodities in the horse industry, not only here in South Africa, but also in Australia, England, New Zealand, America and even as far afield as Japan.
The School of Equine Management Excellence one year course sets each and every individual up for a long and illustrious career in the equine industry. Graduates of the School continue to fly the flag high, even many years after graduation. We couldn’t be more proud of their achievements, and look forward to growing and developing more equestrian talent through the School in the coming years.
MISSION, VISSION & AIM
Mission
To ensure a high-quality equine education through both practical and theoretical
means to selected individuals who have shown the highest potential as future
managers within the equine industry.
Vision
To provide a continuous supply of highly trained personnel to the equine
industry for any managerial position.
Aim
To afford a rich, challenging, comprehensive equine education through
excellent and innovative teaching and learning.
“What sets the School apart is that both Warmbloods and Thoroughbreds are incorporated into the one stud. The facilities here on the farm are absolutely incredible, and my investment into the world’s best bloodlines, along with the best staff to run the breeding operations, ensures a quality education. Students are guaranteed access to a comprehensive range of hands-on learning opportunities, enabling them to gain valuable real-world skills and knowledge. You can’t get this kind of opportunity anywhere else.”
- Henning Pretorius
CURRICULUM
The School’s curriculum, which is underwritten by the Council Of Equine and Equestrian Professionals of South Africa (CEEPSA) will equip graduates with the required skills to successfully move into managerial positions within the equine industry.
Students attend theoretical lectures and receive extensive practical experience. This ‘hands on’ approach is critical for learning. Although the curriculum is formally structured, due to the nature of horses, each day brings new learning opportunities and the students are very much a part of these.
During the course, students are required to complete specific assignments individually and in groups and do presentations on these. These research projects will be archived for future students’ reference.
The curriculum covers all aspects of the strategic, practical, and financial demands of a sophisticated equestrian business which is based around the calendar of the horse. This year long certificate course comprises of mulitiple CEEPSA-accredited modules:
Horse Handling & Sales Preparation
These modules cover general horse knowledge, equine behaviour, practical horse handling, stable management, grooming and tack. They also include sales preparation with emphasis on the Thoroughbred, with students attending at least one Thoroughbred sale. Towards the end of the courses the students will also be given the opportunity attend the Capital Stud Warmblood Auction.
Stud Management
These modules are considered the weightier one of the three as they cover equine and staff management, veterinary care, farriery, dentistry, nutrition, pasture management, backing of the young horse, transportation of horses, pharmacology and biosecurity, to name just a few. An accredited Level 1 First Aid course is also offered. Students are given the opportunity to attend The Hollywood Bets Durban July as well as visiting other equestrian institutes and events.
Equine Reproduction
These modules coincide with the equine breeding season (September to March). They cover both Live Coverings as well as Artificial Insemination (AI), stallion and mare preparation, gestation, foaling and breeding techniques.
Graduation is held in December after all final assessments have been completed successfully.
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For more information, please contact:
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+(27) 82 837 7920
