The Equine Endocrine System

Description The Equine Endocrine System: Structure, Function & Disorders Have you ever questioned what drives your horse’s energy, fertility, stress levels, or weight gain—despite good care? The answer may lie in the endocrine system. Often working silently in the background, this network of glands and hormones regulates nearly every physiological process in the horse, from metabolism and reproduction to stress response and immune function. This advanced online course explores the equine endocrine system in depth, combining clinical theory with practical relevance. Whether you’re an equine therapist, veterinary technician, or experienced horse owner, you’ll gain the tools to understand and recognise hormone-related dysfunctions—such as Equine Cushing’s (PPID), Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), thyroid imbalances, and more. Through engaging modules, printable reference charts, real-world case studies, and detailed breakdowns of endocrine testing protocols, you’ll learn to interpret blood work, support hormonal balance through diet and management, and identify performance-related hormone challenges. With additional insights into emerging research, wearable diagnostics, and reproductive endocrinology, this course empowers you to make confident, informed decisions for horses across all life stages and disciplines. Course Details Course Name: The Equine Endocrine System: Structure, Function & DisordersCourse Duration: Learners have 12 months of access upon activation.The estimated study time ranges from 10 to 25 hours, varying with individual learning styles and depth of engagement.  Course Delivery:  Online on Equi-Ed LMS (Learning Management System)UKRS Accredited:  Aligns to an RQF level 3Fee:  €60 What Will I Learn? By the end of this course, participants will be able to:– Identify the structure and function of key endocrine glands in the horse– Explain the hormonal regulation of metabolism, growth, stress, and reproduction– Recognise clinical signs of endocrine disorders like PPID, EMS, and thyroid imbalance– Interpret hormone panels and apply best practices for endocrine testing– Understand the influence of nutrition, performance stress, and environment on hormone health– Manage metabolic horses through diet, exercise, and monitoring tools– Evaluate emerging technologies and therapies in equine endocrinology– Apply knowledge through real-life case studies and diagnostic scenarios How Will I Be Assessed? Final Quiz or Assessment: To test understanding of the material. How to Enroll Once you have paid for the course in full, our admin team will provide you with access to enroll in our online course portal.This course is conducted online and is accompanied by downloadable course materials. The module includes informative text, engaging videos, and downloadable materials.