Lingfield Equine Distance Learning Courses

The Lingfield Care and Management 2 course is designed for knowledgeable adult horse owners with an equine studies background seeking to deepen and expand their understanding of daily horse care and management. Covering the BHS Stage 2 and ABRS Level 2 theory, with some Stage 3 content included, this course builds on the foundations of Lingfield Level 1, offering more comprehensive and in-depth knowledge suited to managing horses at a more competitive or professional level.

Lingfield’s flagship Equine Care & Management 1 course is widely regarded as one of the most detailed and comprehensive horse care courses available at this level in the UK. Designed especially for private horse owners, leisure riders, livery yard staff, and career changers, it offers a practical, real-world approach to equine education. Unlike classroom-based courses designed for supervised students, this course prepares learners to care for horses independently, with confidence and clarity. It covers the complete BHS Stage 1 syllabus, and includes elements of BHS Stages 2 and 3.

Lingfield continues to lead the way in equine business training with this accredited and industry-specific course for livery yard owners and managers. Designed for genuine businesses in the real world of equine management, this course provides the knowledge, structure, and confidence needed to establish or enhance a successful, professional livery operation. This course is combined with Lingfield Level 2 which covers the BHS Stage 2 and ABRS Level 2 theory, with some Stage 3 content included - covering essential health and welfare, management and legislation.

Lingfield continues to lead the way in equine business training with this accredited and industry-specific course for livery yard owners and managers. Designed for genuine businesses in the real world of equine management, this course provides the knowledge, structure, and confidence needed to establish or enhance a successful, professional livery operation.

A healthy, thriving horse starts with good management — and at the heart of that is proper nutrition. This comprehensive course demystifies equine feeding, giving you the knowledge and confidence to make informed choices about your horse’s diet, no matter their age, workload or lifestyle.

This engaging and in-depth course gives riders, owners, and equestrian professionals the knowledge to better understand how horses think, feel, and respond to the world around them. You’ll explore the psychology behind equine behaviour and gain practical tools to confidently approach unwanted or difficult behaviours in a calm, informed, and effective way.

The Responsible Groom course is a flexible, accredited online course designed for grooms, livery yard workers, riding school staff, yard owners, and managers. It’s ideal for those starting out in a professional equine environment as well as experienced team members needing a refresh on key workplace expectations.