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These may include short courses on a particular topic, correspondence courses or full time study for qualifications in a variety of equine industries.   

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NZ Equine Industry Training Organisation  
4151 Johnson St, Bulls Phone\Fax: (06) 322 1679     

NZ Equestrian Federation
PO Box 6146 Te Aro, Wellington
Phone: (04) 801 6449 (04) 801 7701

NZ Equine Research Foundation
c/-Manawatu Racing Centre PO Box 52 Palmerston North Ph (06) 356 4940 Fax (06) 354 2885

NZ Farriers Association
Secretary Heather Thorby, Brandon Hall Rd RD1 Bulls Phone\Fax: (06) 322 1510

EIT (Eastern Institute of Technology Hawke's Bay Private Bag 1201 Taradale, Hawke's Bay
Full time study programme in conjunction with Charles Sturt University (NSW, Australia). A full degree, Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Studies), may be achieved with a 3 year study programme.  Currently years 2 and 3 are studied in Charles Sturt University at Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia.   

8 papers may be studied at the Hawke's Bay campus:

• Concepts of Biology           
• Microbiology           
• Chemical Fundamentals           
• Scientific Statistics           
• Agribusiness           
• Introductory Horse Management           
• Horse Breeding   

Completing the one year programme cross credits to the Charles Sturt University Course and also leads to the Certificate of Personal Interest (Equine Studies).   Fees (Year 2000) $3840  - ($3169 with study right) for first full year.

Kyrewood Equestrian Centre - Palmerston North  

Oroua Road, RD 5, Palmerston North. Tel: +64 6 355 9148 Fax: +64 6 355 9148  

Offer a number of fulltime courses:   

• Introductory Skills Level 2 10 full-time study weeks  
• Community Coach Level 3 28 full-time study weeks  over 32 weeks 
• Stable Practice Level 3   32 full-time study weeks over 36 weeks  
• Sporthorse Level 4   32 full-time study weeks over 36 weeks  
• Thoroughbred Breeding Level 4 Stage 1  32 full-time study weeks over 36 weeks  

Short courses are also available   

Marcus Oldham College Geelong, Victoria Australia Information 

c:\Robyn Adamson PO Box 66 Cambridge Phone 025 827 140

• Diploma of Horse Business Management.

Monty Roberts Join-Up New Zealand  

Equus Education (NZ) Ltd c/- Waikato Polytech, Equine Education Centre Private Bag 3036 Hamilton 2020 Phone: 025 883 482 Email: equuseducation@xtra.co.nz
Leigh Wills - certified Monty Roberts instructor  - 3,5,7 day clinics   

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology   Telephone (03) 544 7796 Facsimile (03) 544 7756 

Office Administrator Richmond Campus email: info.richmond@nmit.ac.nz   

• National Certificate in Equine (Stable Practice) Full-time 21 weeks

Telford Rural Polytechnic  Phone 0800 835 3673

• Telford Certificate in Equine Studies - (Stable Management & Sport Horse Options)  34 weeks of full-time study commencing late January/early February each year  

Applications need to be received before 31 October 1998. However, late applications may be accepted, if vacancies still exist.   

The Waikato Polytechnic Private Bag 3036 Hamilton Telephone (07) 834 8806  

Offers 3 fulltime courses

• Introductory Certificate in Equine Skills 
• Advanced Certificate in Equine Skills 
• Diploma in Equine Studies