Your questions
Answered honestly.
Is this suitable for complete beginners?+
Yes. You need to be 18 or over and confident handling horses — no qualifications or prior training required. The course starts from first principles and builds everything else from there.
What can I actually do once I'm qualified?+
As a trained practitioner you can provide equine intimate health maintenance care and welfare monitoring — professionally and with KBIS insurance eligibility. The course covers the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 in full, so you'll know exactly what practitioners can and can't do, and when to refer to a vet. That clarity is a professional asset: it's what makes clients trust you.
How does the practical assessment work?+
You choose the route that suits you: assessment at your yard, at our yard, or by video submission. All three routes lead to the same Level 4 UK Rural Skills accredited certificate. You'll cover the assessment process in full inside the course — Stacy supports you through it.
Can I get insured after completing this?+
Yes. KBIS Insurance recognises this qualification, which means qualified graduates can apply for professional liability insurance to practise. Module 6 — Building Your Practice — covers exactly how to do this.
How long does the course take?+
It's entirely self-paced — you have 12 months' access from the day you enrol. Some students move through the coursework in a few weeks; others take longer alongside work and horses. There's no pressure to rush, and Stacy is available for support throughout.
What are the free bonuses and when do I get them?+
All three bonuses are included when you pay in full. The Equine Emergency First Aid course and Business Start-Up course are available immediately on enrolment. Your two 1:1 coaching calls are booked directly with Stacy by email — the Discovery call before you launch, and the Tools & Setup call when you're ready to go live. Spaces for the coaching calls are limited, so enrol early to secure yours.
What does the Veterinary Surgeons Act mean for what I can do?+
The VSA 1966 defines what's reserved for veterinary surgeons — diagnosing and treating conditions. Trained equine intimate health practitioners provide maintenance care and welfare monitoring, and know exactly when to refer to a vet. Module 4 covers this fully. Knowing that line — and being confident at it — is part of what makes trained practitioners trusted and insurable.
I'm a horse owner, not a professional — is this still worth doing?+
Absolutely. Many students take this course purely to look after their own horses — not to build a business. The training gives you anatomy knowledge, proper technique, and the ability to recognise what needs a vet's attention before it becomes serious. That knowledge alone could change the outcome for your horse.
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