- Level
- 1-Year Post Secondary Certificate
- CIP code
- 01.0507
- Duration
- 1 year College Certificate including field placeme
- Open intake
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Off-shoreSep 2027
- Field
- Zoology and Animal Welfare
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A one year certificate in practical horse management, covering equine health and nutrition, stable and facility operations, handling and training fundamentals, breeding basics and a field placement in a working equine operation.
Alberta has one of the largest horse populations in Canada, and this certificate is the general entry point into that industry, sitting below the reproduction and farrier specialisations also offered here. The field placement is where students prove they can handle horses reliably, which is what employers in this sector hire on.
The CIP code recorded for Equine Care and Management is 01.0507, which appears on the agriculture and agri-food eligible field of study list, so the programme meets the field of study requirement. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering Equine Care and Management with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Equine Care and Management in writing before you pay a deposit.
Candidates for Equine Care and Management present Grade 12 / High School with 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Equine Care and Management is recorded at CAD 17,500 a year with a CAD 160 application fee. 4 intake windows are listed. Apply Study Visa manages the Equine Care and Management application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 50 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0; PTE Academic 55 overall with no component below 55; TOEFL iBT 80 total with no section below 18; Duolingo English Test 110.
- English waiver: Applicants who have completed at least three years of academic study conducted entirely in English may be exempt from testing, assessed case by case.
- Application: Application fee CAD 160. A tuition deposit of CAD 5,000 is required to reserve the seat and to trigger the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: The CIP code recorded for Equine Care and Management is 01.0507, which appears on the agriculture and agri-food eligible field of study list, so the programme meets the field of study requirement.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
✓ MOI waiver: if your degree was taught in English, you may skip the test with a Medium-of-Instruction certificate. Ask us to confirm.
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Stable Manager: boarding and training facilities
- Equine Care Technician: breeding and competition operations
- Riding Facility Coordinator: schools and training centres
- Equine Health Assistant: veterinary support roles
- Ranch Hand and Livestock Worker: mixed operations
- Equine Retail and Supply Specialist: industry suppliers
Reality check: equine employment pays modestly and involves early starts, hard physical work and animals that do not observe weekends, which is exactly why the sector values people who genuinely want it.
About Olds College
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.6
- World rank
- #8900
- Reference No.
- O18713227822
