Online Class: Equine Business Management

Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription

Basic Course (no certificate) = $95.00
Course with Certificate & CEUs = $120.00

The primary goal of this course Equine Business Management is to provide students with a framework of knowledge about equine business management through readings, discussions, and hands-on assignments. The contributing goals are: 1) Help students assess which business endeavor is right for them, 2) Have students create a clientele projection, 3) Provide students with knowledge on how to hire and maintain competent staff, 4) Have students create an effective advertising campaign, 5) Help students make insurance decisions, 6) Provide students with budgeting information and allow students to see if their business plan is profitable through budget predictions.

Instructor Angie Senter has held numerous jobs in the business of horses. Some of these include: 1994-1998 helped run a cattle ranch in western WA, 1998-Started trick training horses for commercial re-sale, 1999-Trick trained horses in Pullman, WA for local entertainment venues. Ran a horse brokering business, 2000-Bought and trick trained "Eeyore" miniature jack and opened a jack breeding service, 2000-current training trick horses for elderly care facilities and entertainment venues. Train horses for people with special needs.

Earn a certificate (both hard copy and electronic) upon successful completion (additional charges apply). UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course, including an online portfolio service that manages all your course completions.

Course Description

This class will provide students with a well-rounded look at equine business management. Students will be introduced to various forms of equine businesses. They will develop a business plan complete with forms, budgets, and clientele projections. This is an excellent class for those currently running their own business or those that are contemplating turning a hobby into a profitable business.

Course Lessons

Lesson 1: Factors Affecting Business Decisions

This lesson will look at the factors that affect major business decisions such as location, clientele, expertise and beginning assets.

Lesson 2: Creating An Image

This lesson will walk you through how to create a business image. You will develop a farm name, colors, and logo.

Lesson 3: Types of Businesses-Boarding

Running a boarding business requires much thought as to location and management considerations. This lesson will walk you through those decisions.

Lesson 4: Types of Businesses-Leasing

Leasing horses can be a profitable business when managed correctly. Read the following lesson to gather information on what type of leasing program is best for you.

Lesson 5: Types of Businesses-Horse Training

Horse training involves the training of the horse itself. This lesson will help you to understand how this can be a lucrative business adventure.

Lesson 6: Types of Businesses-Lessons

Teaching riding lessons to various ages and disciplines requires unique skills from the educator. Many people find this to be the perfect business for them as they get to interact with both people and horses.

Lesson 7: Types of Businesses-Horse Breeding

Running a breeding business can involve selling the services of mares or studs. This lesson will outline the equipment needed as well as important contract information.

Lesson 8: Types of Businesses-Horse Brokering

Equine brokering is the buying and selling of horses for profit. This lesson will outline some methods for making money in the horse market.

Lesson 9: Types of Businesses-Specialty Services

There are a wide range of specialty services that an equine business can offer. Farrier services, equine massage, tack shops, horse transport, and equine appraisal are just a few businesses that this lesson will address.

Lesson 10: Advertisment and Promotions

Now that you have decided on a business and have created a business image this lesson will show you how to advertise and promote your business. Learn about printed, radio, and TV medias that can increase your income.

Lesson 11: Placement Advertisement

In this lesson you will learn about placement advertisement. This form of publicity includes business cards, flyers, signs, and brochures.

Lesson 12: Handling Employees

In this lesson you will learn how to hire and retain competent employees. You will learn employer-employee relationship skills as well as general hiring and benefits laws.

Lesson 13: Facilities and Equipment Maintenance

This lesson will help you to determine how best to maintain your facilities and equipment. Good maintenance will help reduce replacement and repair cost as well as keep your business running effectively.

Lesson 14: Insurance

Insurance is a major issue when owning and operating your own business. This lesson will walk you through the basic components and types of insurances.

Lesson 15: Budgeting and Profit Prediction

Now that you have a good foundation in equine business management this lesson will take you through budgeting. The profit prediction portion of this lesson will help determine if your business will make money before you begin.

Optional Certificates Awarded

Certificate of Attendance
Certificate of Class Participation
Certificate of Appreciation
Certificate of Merit
Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
Certificate of Academic Excellence

Although certificates earned in this class do not count toward any state or federal licenses they are an invaluable resource for earning credibility within the equine world.

Certificates may be awarded by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student merit. To save your award and have a hard-copy delivered, there is a $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).

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Additional Information

Course Title	:	Equine Business Management
CEU Value	:	1.0 (Continuing Education Units)
Course Number	:	10940
Course Type	:	Entrepreneurial
Course URL	:	http://class.universalclass.com/equine
Course Rating	:
Instructor	:	Angie Senter
Syllabus	:	View Syllabus
Duration	:	Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee	:	Basic Course: $95
		with CEUs & Certificate: $120

NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT

This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.

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