Certification: Equine Facility Manager Level 3 - Herd Manager (EFM)

1795 Alysheba Way, Suite 7102, Lexington, KY 40509

Minimum age 18. Qualified to manage a public equine facility of up to 35 head and three or four employees. Skills required include care of facility, equipment, and supplies; scheduling programs; personnel management; risk management; stallion/broodmare care; disease control; record keeping; medications and supplements; and communication skills.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

On Site

CHA certifications are offered at CHA Program Member facilities that can provide the amenities, horses and equipment needed for the type of certification listed.
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Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.