Course Benefits

When you have completed this course you will understand:

  • How a well-designed layout of your paddocks and facilities can make your farm more efficient to manage

  • How planned grazing can develop strong healthy diverse pastures that improve the health of your horses

  • How your farm can contribute to local biodiversity and healthy waterways

  • How to start!

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1. Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Goal Setting
  • 2

    Module 2. Happy Horses

    • What does a horse need for good mental health?

    • Case Study: Henry

    • Happy Horses Quiz
  • 3

    Module 3. Healthy Horses

    • What does a horse need for good physical health?

    • Case Study: George

    • Healthy Horses Quiz
  • 4

    Module 4. Facilities

    • What infrastructure do you need to set up your property?

    • Case Study: New Gisborne Property

    • Facilities quiz
  • 5

    Module 5. Transportation

    • How to store your toys

    • Case Study: New Gisborne Property

    • Transportation quiz
  • 6

    Module 6. Pastures

    • How to grow your pastures

    • Case Study: Woodend Property

    • Pastures quiz
  • 7

    Module 7. Road Map

    • Why you need a community

    • Completion survey

Course Reviews

5 star rating

Great information

Helen Sharp

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4 star rating

Good overview

Sally Foran

This short course was a great introduction into the many aspects to consider when setting up an equine property. Thanks Justine, for the time and effort you ...

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This short course was a great introduction into the many aspects to consider when setting up an equine property. Thanks Justine, for the time and effort you have put into this project!

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Course Instructor

Landscape Architect

Justine Image

Justine is a qualified and registered landscape architect with experience in the master planning and design of public and private landscapes. She is a advocate for responsible land stewardship and believes in sustainability, and good management of natural resources. Justine lives with her small herd of horses in the Macedon Ranges of Victoria, Australia. Her heart horse is Nutmeg, a burnt buckskin of mixed heritage and a huge personality.