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NHJTCA Equine Management & Evaluation Certification

National Horse Judging Team Coaches' Association

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The National Horse Judging Team Coaches' Association (NHJTCA) Equine Management & Evaluation Certification verifies individuals are prepared to pursue a career in the fields of equine evaluation, management and production. The certification validates the knowledge and skills needed to begin equine-related careers in evaluation, breeding, handling, stable management and more. Those who earn the certification are more qualified and prepared to enter a variety of roles within the industry.

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Locations

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 39-2021.00

Skills

MonitoringReading ComprehensionActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationService OrientationCritical ThinkingOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlTroubleshooting

Knowledge

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeProduction and ProcessingBiologyAdministration and ManagementMechanical

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingNear VisionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningTrunk StrengthOral ExpressionStatic StrengthSpeech RecognitionControl PrecisionArm-Hand SteadinessManual Dexterity

Tasks

  • Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
  • Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
  • Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
  • Scuba dive in aquariums to perform exhibit maintenance.
  • Train volunteers and facility staff.
  • Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies.
  • Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures.
  • Examine animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such a

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareElectronic mail softwareWord processing softwareInternet browser software

Tools

Air purifying respiratorsAlgae scrapersAmmonia test kitsAnimal cagesAnimal clippersAnimal cratesAnimal handling glovesAnimal handling sleevesAnimal harnessesAnimal muzzlesAnimal nail clippersAnimal nail filesAnimal nail grindersAquarium filtersAquarium heatersAll terrain vehicles ATVAnimal hair clippersAnimal hair trimmersAnimal trailersAnimal vaccination syringesAutomated feed batch mixersAutomatic milking parlorsAutomatic watering devicesBackhoesBalling gunsBlood drawing syringesCastration equipmentCattle chutesCattle prodsClaw hammers

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Animal Caretakers39-2021.00
  • Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals45-2093.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Daily feeding and watering rounds — manage independently across multiple animal enclosures in a boarding, shelter, or zoo setting.
  • Sick or injured animals — assess observed symptoms and administer basic first-aid treatments or contact veterinary staff with a clear situation report.
  • Animal behavior and physical condition — monitor routinely during shifts and identify deviations from normal baselines without prompting.
  • Medicated food supplements and prescribed liquid formulas — prepare accurately for multiple species using facility instructions and prior experience.
  • Animal health records including treatments, medications, and weight trends — update and maintain using facility database or spreadsheet software.
  • Enclosure sanitation and laundry cycles — coordinate and complete on schedule, adapting workflow when animal populations fluctuate.
  • Patron and client questions about animal care, breeding habits, and facility programs — address confidently using working knowledge of species under care.
  • Supervised exercise and enrichment sessions — design and lead for individual animals based on species needs and veterinary guidance.
  • Calendar and scheduling software — use to track feeding, medication, and exercise appointments across a daily or weekly roster.
  • Coordination with team members during shift transitions — communicate animal status updates clearly to ensure continuity of care.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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