The RSPCA are inviting new and future horse owners in Hume and the Macedon Ranges to attend a course on responsible ownership and care for their four legged friends.
After several Victorians left the city and their suburban lifestyles during the pandemic to take hobby farming, many will be caring for horses for the first time.
The new course will teach the essential skills every horse owner needs to provide appropriate care for horses.
RSPCA education and training manager Belinda Marchbank said it is great to see so many Victorians interested in taking care of larger animals including horses.
“They can bring such a unique joy into our lives, but new horse owners may not realise exactly what their equine companion needs to live a healthy and happy life,” she said.
The Equine Excellence course is designed for current and prospective horse owners and aims to promote best-practice responsible horse care by providing practical skills to owners.
Participants will receive comprehensive information regarding horse and pony ownership to optimise their animal’s health and welfare from the moment of purchase.
Attendees will discuss the specific needs of horses and ponies while engaging in hands-on activities designed to illustrate and teach appropriate equine animal care.
Equine Excellence takes place onsite at RSPCA Burwood on Saturday, February 18. Participants must be 14 years or older and will receive a certificate upon their completion of the course.
Details: 9224 2286 or rspcavictoria.weteachme.com/classes/1042105-equine-excellence.
