The Professional Groom Training Certificate program is a total of eight weeks long: six weeks of classroom and practical training followed by a two week internship. The hands-on curriculum covers all aspects of equine management. The program's curriculum was developed in conjunction with many professionals including Olympic riders, veterinarians, farriers, professional grooms, and more and is affiliated with the Eventing Riders Association of North America.
The program, offered through the Equine Management Training Center (EMTC), is taking groom education to the next level. Based at Sandy River Equestrian Center in southwestern Virginia, EMTC offers a comprehensive certification program sharing the knowledge and skills necessary to become a professional groom and manage all aspects of equestrian life. Potential employers are waiting for students to complete the training so they may be hired immediately upon program completion. Dates for 2021 are:
Coat Defense has a mission to provide the equine community with effective solutions that are safe for horses, the humans who care for them, and the planet we share. All of our ingredients are natural and active on their own (no fillers in our formula). Together there is a synergistic effect that many are calling revolutionary. Follow their blog for timely and informative articles regarding Coat Defense's safe all natural products to treat ailments of all sorts.
At EnviroEquine & Pet, nothing is more important than the health and well being of your animal. No matter the discipline or breed, he deserves the best all-natural care. We hand pack each product on a daily basis for guaranteed freshness and traceability. And we wouldn’t think of giving our own anything else. EnviroEquine & Pet has blended the best of nature and science to give your family’s best friend what he needs to be healthy – everyday.
Developed by science, and backed by top trainers and world class riders, RevitaVet™ is simply the best. As an industry leader of equine preventative maintenance and rehabilitation devices, our mission at RevitaVet™ is to educate competitors and horse owners of all disciplines on the benefits of infrared therapy. RevitaVet™ provides healthy maintenance and rehabilitation of your equine athletes, enhancing their peak performance condition, while preventing costly veterinary ailments before they arise.
With over 40 years of independent research worldwide, LIGHT THERAPY has been shown to deliver powerful therapeutic benefits to living tissues and organisms for HORSES, HUMANS and ALL ANIMALS!
Andis understands your passion. They share it. At Andis your passion is why they don't settle for good enough. It's also why they build tools that deliver the extra performance you expect. It's their passion, too.
Anatomy-of-the-Equine offers a photographic journey of the horse. The horse is a complex, intriguing animal. Anatomy-of-the-Equine is the unraveling of this complexity, a quest to understand the horse from the ground up.
As hoof care providers, we have sought to understand what diagnostic tools do not show. For instance, why does the external hoof not always reflect the soundness of the horse? A comprehensive understanding of what is deep inside the hoof is critical. Without it, we are often only making assumptions.
To help farriers, veterinarians and informed horse owners, a bridge between "book" anatomy and the living breathing horse was created. By using a variety of modalities to learn the anatomy of horses including carefully dissecting, diligently photographing, and then identifying all of the structures; visualization and understanding the inter-relationship between the structures was allowed.
Hoof Wraps is a multi-use, multi-purpose bandage for everyday horse hoof care and protection. Their special bandages are user friendly and come with a numbered step by step system printed directly on the bandage for easy application on your horse's hoof. You can easily treat common hoof problems like horse hoof abscess, thrush and stone bruise, or use for protection after shoe loss. Hoof Wraps were specifically designed for horses on turn out so your horse can still enjoy the freedom of mobility during treatment. You'll appreciate the durability and convenience of a one size fits most bandage system along with all the time and money you'll save by not having to make and remake home-made bandages.
Our newest sponsor, Southern States, brings a wealth of knowledge to our program. From feed and nutrition to farm supplies and equipment, Southern States has it all! Thank you Southern States, we look forward to learning about your products and their use.
Horseware has joined our list of sponsors! Their excellent products, from boots to blankets will be used in our Professional Groom Certificate Program. Thank you Horseware!